Awareness activities Marine Ecology with Reef Conservation Mauritius » Educational activities Ecomobility with E-mobility in Alghero » Artistic and cultural center Blue Bay Marine Park » Protected Marine Area Lundy Island first National Marine Reserve of England » Protected Marine Area Whales and dolphins watching with Anchorage hotel » Cetacean and sea bird watching Dolphins Watching with Dauphins Martinique » Cetacean and sea bird watching Dolphins encounters Caraïbes Croisières et Découverte » Cetacean and sea bird watching Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute » Educational activities Discover the natural habitats of Ouessant with CEMO » Cetacean and sea bird watching National Mediterranean Botanical Conservatory » Educational activities Natural Park of Port-Cros-Porquerolles » Protected Marine Area Ecomuseum of Niou-Huella in Ouessant » Educational activities Discovery of Ouessant heritage with Kalon-Eusa » Educational activities Guided hiking tour with Tet Paul Nature Trail » Educational activities Whale watching in la Soufrière with Mystic Man Tours » Cetacean and sea bird watching Ornithological Observation Millet Forest Reserve » Cetacean and sea bird watching Marine Protected Area of the Soufrière SMMA » Protected Marine Area Hiking and cultural discoveries in St Barth with Easy Time » Cetacean and sea bird watching Tuamotu Biosphere Reserve » Protected Marine Area Natural Reserve of Saint-Nicolas » Protected Marine Area Dolphin watching at Chanonry Point in the Moray Firth » Cetacean and sea bird watching Prehistoric center of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis » Artistic and cultural center Dolphin watching in the Spey Estuary » Cetacean and sea bird watching Harris and its extraordinary natural heritage » Protected Marine Area Archipelago of Saint Kilda World Heritage Site » Protected Marine Area Navigating the Hebrides Islands with Kilda Cruises » Cetacean and sea bird watching Navigation and wildlife observation in the Shiant Archipelago » Protected Marine Area Cetacean observation in Minch Strait » Cetacean and sea bird watching Ecolodge Bernard Labbé in Pianotolli Caldarello » Protected Marine Area The Bonifacio Strait International Marine Park » Protected Marine Area Lavezzi underwater trail » Protected Marine Area Snorkelling with grey seals in Molène » Cetacean and sea bird watching Canyon trekking in the Iroise Marine Park » Protected Marine Area The natural reserve of Scandola » Protected Marine Area Cruises in Gairloch Bay aboard a glass bottom boat » Protected Marine Area Cetaceans watching with Gairloch Marine Life Center and Cruises » Cetacean and sea bird watching Yellow-Eyed Penguins Reserve Te Rere in The Catlins » Educational activities Swimming with Hector’s Dolphins in Akaroa » Cetacean and sea bird watching Snorkeling with Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura » Cetacean and sea bird watching Ecotour Myths and Legends in Marlborough Sounds » Protected Marine Area Fiordland National Park Discovery of Doubtful Sound » Educational activities Snorkelling with Fur Seals in Doubtful Sound » Cetacean and sea bird watching Bird Watching with Albatross Encounter in Kaikoura » Cetacean and sea bird watching Sea Safaris onboard a traditional boat » Cetacean and sea bird watching Discover sustainable energy with Samsø Energy Academy » Educational activities Islanders stopoversNavigate through our assortment of islanders actors… All Underwater Trail Wildlife Observation Educational Artistic & Cultural Marine Ecology with Reef Conservation Mauritius (Mauritius) » Founded in 2004, Reef Conservation Mauritius strives for the conservation and restoration of the marine environment of Mauritius through research, education and training. After being popular with the installation of sixty permanent mooring buoys along the Mauritian coasts and Rodrigues Marine Reserve, the NGO leads ambitious education and awareness projects at the local and tourists levels. Educational activities Ecomobility with E-mobility in Alghero (Ecomobility with E-mobility in Alghero) » Located in Alghero city center, Alghero E-mobility offers ecofriendly rental vehicles. Discover the historical and natural sites of Alghero and its surroundings by bicycle or electric scooter, or Taga with the whole family, minimizing your impact on this beautiful Sardinian region. Artistic and cultural center Blue Bay Marine Park (Mauritius) » Located in the south-east of the island, Blue Bay was declared a national park in 1997 before being designated as a wetland site under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in 2008. The marine park is renowned for its remarkable coral garden, which harbours hundreds of varieties of corals and its abundant fauna. Close to the coastline, the site offers ideal conditions for snorkelling with a rich biodiversity as well as calm and shallow sea-water. Protected Marine Area Lundy Island first National Marine Reserve of England (England) » Located around ten miles off the coast of Devon, Lundy Island was the first marine reserve to be set up in England in 1986, and is as well the first country’s marine conservation zone since 2010. It is the ideal place to practise water activities and discover marine biodiversity. Protected Marine Area Whales and dolphins watching with Anchorage hotel (Dominica) » As a pioneer in whale watching in the Caribbean, the team of Anchorage Hotel relies on 20 years of experience with whales, sperm whales and dolphins that are resident or regularly frequent Dominica. Cetacean and sea bird watching Dolphins Watching with Dauphins Martinique (Martinique) » Supervised by enthusiasts guides who are respectful of the underwater life, Martinique Dolphins takes you to encounter cetaceans aboard a fast and safe boat. Cetacean and sea bird watching Dolphins encounters Caraïbes Croisières et Découverte (Martinique) » With over 30 years of experience on the Caribbean Sea, the skipper Patrick Ledoux offer trips whale-watching trips on board his catamaran. Encounters with the cetaceans are eco-friendly. Cetacean and sea bird watching Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute (Les Embiez) » The internationally recognised Institute of Oceanography has the dual mission of raising awareness and undertaking research mainly on marine biodiversity, aquaculture, biodiversity, the ecology of shoreline areas and pollution response. Educational activities Discover the natural habitats of Ouessant with CEMO (Ouessant) » Centre of the Regional Natural Park of Armorica offers animations to discover the fauna, flora and natural habitats of Ouessant. Cetacean and sea bird watching National Mediterranean Botanical Conservatory (Porquerolles) » The Provençal landscapes of Porquerolles harbor an orchard of over 700 varieties of fruit trees. This unique collection is managed by the Mediterranean National Botanical Conservatory and has a seed bank of over 2000 species of plants. This bank of genes is essential in preserving the biodiversity and fight against the standardization of the supermarket era. Educational activities Natural Park of Port-Cros-Porquerolles (Porquerolles) » Porquerolles, the jewel of the Golden Isles, offers a change of scenery and dreamy beaches nearby the continent. 80% of the island is owned by the state, which has transformed it into a classified National Park in view of safeguarding its natural resources. Protected Marine Area Ecomuseum of Niou-Huella in Ouessant (Ouessant) » The ecological museum of Niou-Huella is a place to visit imperatively to better understand the daily life of the inhabitants of Ouessant. Educational activities Discovery of Ouessant heritage with Kalon-Eusa (Ouessant) » Discover the cultural and natural heritage of Ouessant through an ecological tourism sensitisation programme and follow the Kalon-Eusa guide in the steps of her ancestresses. A fascinating guided tour in history and everyday life of the islanders. Educational activities Guided hiking tour with Tet Paul Nature Trail (Saint-Lucia) » The guided tour of the Tet Paul Nature Trail is managed by the locals and is a good example of ecotourism. A stroll in the tropical orchard allows you to discover the traditional local agriculture and leads you to the most beautiful view of the Petit Piton and Gros Piton on the island. Educational activities Whale watching in la Soufrière with Mystic Man Tours (Saint-Lucia) » Mystic Man Tours was created in 1980 and offers various sustainable water activities such as the observation of the marine wildlife off the famous Soufrière pitons. A forerunner in the observation of sea mammals on the island, the team has developed over more than 20 years an approach that is reliable and respectful of sea animals. Cetacean and sea bird watching Ornithological Observation Millet Forest Reserve (Saint-Lucia) » The lush tropical rain forests of Saint Lucia are home to some of the most spectacular and rare birds in the world. Located in the heart of the island, the Millet sanctuary trail is a perfect activity to discover easily the natural abundance of wildlife on the island with a local guide. Cetacean and sea bird watching Marine Protected Area of the Soufrière SMMA (Saint-Lucia) » The Soufrière Marine Management Area is a model among marine protected areas. It was developed to ensure an equitable sharing of the maritime domain between the different users in order to reduce conflict situations and protect marine resources. The park was set up in 1995 and among the rare ones to be almost financially self-sustaining and to benefit the populations. Protected Marine Area Hiking and cultural discoveries in St Barth with Easy Time (Saint Barthelemy) » Helene Bernier organizes hiking off the beaten track in order to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this enchanting island, usually known as the ‘Saint Tropez of the Caribbean’. Cetacean and sea bird watching Tuamotu Biosphere Reserve (Tuamotu Biosphere Reserve) » Discover the Tuamotu biosphere reserve that comprises the Fakarava Atoll as well as 6 other neighbouring atolls. The protection status of the area enables economic development that is necessary to keep the populations in their islands while ensuring the protection of precious and fragile ecosystems. Besides traditional fishing, copra and pearl culture, ecotourism is the most promising activity, namely diving. Protected Marine Area Natural Reserve of Saint-Nicolas (Les Glénan Archipelago) » The island of Saint Nicolas is one of the smallest natural reserves in France with a 1.5-hectare surface area mainly devoted to the Glenan Daffodil. This mysterious flower is considered as one of the rarest plants in Europe. Protected Marine Area Dolphin watching at Chanonry Point in the Moray Firth (Scotland) » The dolphin watching sport situated on the shores of the Moray Firth is accessible to all within a short walking distance. This is an environmentally friendly cetacean watching activity, with the animals approaching within 100 metres of the shore. Cetacean and sea bird watching Prehistoric center of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis (Scotland) » The Standing Stones of Callanish are a remarkable megalithic site – the most popular site in Scotland – The group of raised stones arranged in a circle dates back to prehistoric times and are aligned to the four cardinal points. Artistic and cultural center Dolphin watching in the Spey Estuary (Scotland) » The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society has laid out an observation centre along the estuary of the Spey River in order to watch dolphins and study their behaviours. Cetacean and sea bird watching Harris and its extraordinary natural heritage (Scotland) » Harris Island is a place worth discovering. Its wild and bright west coast features the best of the natural beauty of Scottish landscapes. Protected Marine Area Archipelago of Saint Kilda World Heritage Site (Scotland) » St Kilda is an outstanding island listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1986. It is one of the 24 sites in the world to be listed both for their natural and cultural heritage. Protected Marine Area Navigating the Hebrides Islands with Kilda Cruises (Scotland) » The most reliable and most suited option to discover the wild splendour of St Kilda and the Hebrides Islands. Cetacean and sea bird watching Navigation and wildlife observation in the Shiant Archipelago (Scotland) » Wild and isolated islands off the coast of the Hebrides, the Shiant islands are a major breeding ground for puffins, murres and razorbills in the northern hemisphere. Protected Marine Area Cetacean observation in Minch Strait (Scotland) » Whales watching in Minch strait. Cetacean and sea bird watching Ecolodge Bernard Labbé in Pianotolli Caldarello (Corsica) » The ecolodge of Bernard Labbé is located in a beautiful arboreal estate at Pianotolli near Bonifacio. Protected Marine Area The Bonifacio Strait International Marine Park (Corsica) » The International Marine Park of Bonifacio aims to protect the maritime border area between Corsica and Sardinia in a joint partnership approach. Protected Marine Area Lavezzi underwater trail (Corsica) » The underwater trail is a must to discover the abundant fauna and flora of the archipelago. Protected Marine Area Snorkelling with grey seals in Molène (Molène) » Captivating snorkeling and encounter with playful sea mammals. Cetacean and sea bird watching Canyon trekking in the Iroise Marine Park (Molène) » Canyon trekking is a sustainable activity that enables the discovery of coastal cliffs at sea level. Protected Marine Area The natural reserve of Scandola (Corsica) » The natural reserve of Scandola is famous for its exceptional biodiversity. Protected Marine Area Cruises in Gairloch Bay aboard a glass bottom boat (Scotland) » The glass bottom boat is accessible to all to discover the seabed of the Loch Gairloch. Protected Marine Area Cetaceans watching with Gairloch Marine Life Center and Cruises (Scotland) » A naturalist outing is an unmissable experience to discover the marine biodiversity of Gairloch Bay. Cetacean and sea bird watching Yellow-Eyed Penguins Reserve Te Rere in The Catlins (New Zealand) » The Te Rere reserve has helped save dozens of endangered yellow-eyed penguins Educational activities Swimming with Hector’s Dolphins in Akaroa (New Zealand) » Snorkeling with Hector’s Dolphins in Akaroa with Black Cat Cruise ! Cetacean and sea bird watching Snorkeling with Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura (New Zealand) » Dolphin Encounter organizes out standing boat tours for snorkeling with dolphins. Cetacean and sea bird watching Ecotour Myths and Legends in Marlborough Sounds (New Zealand) » Ecological cruises to discover the pristine beauty of the Marlborough Sounds and connect to Maori culture. Protected Marine Area Fiordland National Park Discovery of Doubtful Sound (New Zealand) » Must visit of the South Island, Doubtful Sound captivates visitors with its vertiginous reliefs, his dreamlike atmosphere and wildlife preserve. Educational activities Snorkelling with Fur Seals in Doubtful Sound (New Zealand) » Remarkable interactions with fur seals in a magic spot. Cetacean and sea bird watching Bird Watching with Albatross Encounter in Kaikoura (New Zealand) » Fourteen albatrosses’ species can be watched off Kaikoura, which is recognized as a major ecotourism destination. Cetacean and sea bird watching Sea Safaris onboard a traditional boat (Samsø) » Every summer, sea trips are organized on board M/S Tunø traditional wooden boat to watch the seal colony that lives on Bosserne reef off Samsø. Cetacean and sea bird watching Discover sustainable energy with Samsø Energy Academy (Samsø) » Specialized in renewable energy, community power and sustainable development, Samsø Energy Academy is a demonstration and meeting place for local citizens and visitors. Educational activities
