Zoos and aquariums have long been popular destinations for families and animal lovers alike. They offer an opportunity to see animals up close, learn about their behavior and habitat, and contribute to conservation efforts. However, in recent years, there has been growing criticism of these institutions, with many arguing that they are outdated and cruel. In this blog post, we will explore why zoos and aquariums are becoming increasingly controversial and why it is cruel for animals to be caged up instead of in their natural environments. [ Read More ]
Environmental Sustainability
GeekWire Calls Gaby Adam a PR and Communications Leader
We were excited by this mention of our other business, OurPlanet365, by GeekWire, the preeminent media outlet for the technology industry in the Pacific Northwest. And we loved that they called By the Sea Communications CEO Gaby Adam a "PR and communications leader." [ Read More ]
Fabulous Portugal, Disappointing Airlines
One of many gorgeous beaches near the southwest corner of Portugal. So many people have been asking about my recent Portugal trip, I decided to write about the highlights as well as some travel issues I encountered so you might learn from them. Portugal itself was lovely, but the journey was a lesson in resilience. As someone who has been to more than 40 countries and traveled more than 99.9% of the people I meet, I can say with some authority that customer service levels of the airlines and rental car companies (in this case Icelandair, TAP Air Portugal and Hertz) have gone way down. [ Read More ]
May the Queen Conch Live On
Conch farms in Turks and Caicos. Conch fritters, and conch in numerous other culinary forms, can be bought at almost every restaurant in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Yet they are endangered. How can this be? I recently visited these islands and their stunningly gorgeous beaches to see firsthand what was happening with the coral reefs there. I had been there 10-15 years ago on a SCUBA diving trip and was interested in seeing if the reefs were surviving climate change, tourist bumping and the notorious lionfish infestation of the Caribbean. Instead I stumbled on the queen conch issue. [ Read More ]