Coral Bleaching: Causes, Consequences and Cures

You’ve probably heard the term “coral bleaching” thrown around a lot in the news and scientific circles in recent years. However, you may not know exactly what it means, the consequences of it and if it can be fixed...

People4Ocean Sunscreen: The Everyday Base for Your Face

While sunscreen advice can seem overbearing, following it is imperative whether you're concerned about basic skin health or about cosmetic upkeep. Sure, you've "handled" the risks of UV rays just fine so far. But how much can your skin actually cope with?

Australia's Top 5 Scuba Diving Destinations

Often referred to as an island continent or “the lucky country”, Australia is girt by more than just sea. Within our pristine waters are some of the most surprising sea creatures and ecosystems on the planet, and it’s that natural beauty that attracts sightseers, swimmers and scuba diving devotees from...

Misleading Marketing: How To Avoid Greenwashing and Bluewashing

These days, sustainability is the new sexy. From plastic bag bans and carbon neutral commitments, to eco-friendly packaging, businesses big and small are keen to get consumers on side and pledge their allegiance to environmental change. But with every step towards a cleaner, greener future, there are companies who want...

Safe Fun in the Sun: The Best Sunscreen for Kids and Babies

Children have more sensitive skin than adults that's more susceptible to sunburn. Even worse, their sensitive skin means they might be irritated by a sunscreen that's fine for you. With this in mind, it's important to choose the best sunscreen for children that are formulated specifically for them. Read on to...

Keep Australia Beautiful Week: Take The 7-Day Plastic Pledge

Australia is world renowned for its spectacular natural beauty. We boast picture perfect sunrises between towering limestone stacks along Victoria’s famous coastline, the Great Ocean Road, and stunning desert sunsets behind our sacred sandstone monolith, Uluru in the Northern Territory’s Red Centre. However, behind every picturesque landscape or tourist attraction is...

The A to Z of Zinc Oxide: An All-In-One Skin-Saving Solution

When you think zinc, you think of a typical Australian Summer. Sun, sea, surf, and sand. It may not be the hippest of sun protection measures, but it is undoubtedly one of the best. However, you may not have heard of or know very much about the full term, Zinc Oxide,...

Mole or Melanoma? How To Spot The Difference & Stay Sun Safe

Every 30 minutes, an Australian is told they have melanoma. Often referred to as our ‘national cancer', it’s the 3rd most common form of cancer in men and women, and the deadliest of the skin diseases. However, a diagnosis doesn’t have to mean terminal. If caught in its early stages...

International Plastic Bag Free Day: Say No To Plastic

Learn everything you need to know about plastic, and how it can harm marine life. Let's save the ocean and the environment by saying no to plastic.

Celebrate World Oceans Day: 7 Things You Can Change from Today!

The ocean is one of Earth's most important natural resources that provide major oxygen and food sources to our planet. It helps regulate the Earth's climate and creates millions of jobs. We need to protect it the best way we can.  On June 8, 2021, the world celebrates World Oceans Day....

5 Amazing Turtle Facts to Know for World Turtle Day

Did you know that leatherback sea turtles have existed without change since the age of the dinosaurs? These extraordinary creatures are one species of turtle that has experienced very little evolution for millions of years! These turtles, and many others, are vital pieces of the marine ecosystem. They're also vulnerable to...

The 10 take-away facts to remember from Netflix Seaspiracy

Last Easter, Australia saw one of its biggest rush for ‘cheap seafood’ leading up to festivities. All the while the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy - revealing the impacts of commercial fishing - was trending on the platform as one of its Top 10 most watched programmes. If you haven’t watched it (or...

Safe sun protection for mothers and mothers-to-be (Mothers Day Special)

Have you ever asked your dermatologist if your sunscreen is safe to use on your toddlers or while you are pregnant or breastfeeding? During pregnancy, your baby relies on your whole body to be a chemical-free and safe nest. So from the moment you are pregnant and after birth, it is...