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The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution

 The Urgent Issue of Whales and Plastic Pollution   Travel & Tourism Whale watching holidays are among the most popular of all nature-based tourism activities. Specialised operators offer dedicated whale watching holidays to destinations as diverse as the Azores, Norway's Lofoten Islands and California, providing the opportunity to see cetaceans in their wild, natural habitat – a true privilege. Like so much of the world's wildlife, however, the very survival of these magnificent creatures is in jeopardy due to human actions . One of the most high profile conservation issues of contemporary times is that of plastic pollution in our oceans. The problem affects all our marine life, but it's what it's doing to whales in particular that is galvanizing conservationists to focus more attention on this entirely man-made problem. Attenborough Shines a Light The BBC's acclaimed documentary series, Blue Planet II, has thrilled viewers all over the world, providing a  fasc
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Identifying the Colours of Alpine Flora

 Identifying the Colours of Alpine Flora    Travel & Tourism The vibrant alpine flora that carpets the low lying meadows and high altitudes of the Swiss Alps every summer provides a profusion of colour unmatched anywhere else in the world. Spread over a landscape of changing altitudes, variations in sun exposure and wildly different vegetation, the many species of alpine flora come in a magnificent array of yellow, blue, purple, pink and white blossoms. Yellow Blooms There are many species of alpine flora across a number of families that feature cheerful yellow-hued blooms, including buttercup, gentian, primrose, daisy and rose. Some of the more common ones that may be encountered are the Chamois Ragwort (Senecio doronicum) and the  Golden Hawksbeard (Crepis jaquinii). While it is a colour generally associated with positivity, some yellow alpine flora is actually dangerous to humans, including Wolfsbane (Aconitum), Globeflower (Trollius) and Arnica (Arnica montana). Blue Blooms Th
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At One with Nature: A Profile of the Lake Resort

 At One with Nature: A Profile of the Lake Resort   Travel & Tourism The Algarve is one of the best locations in the world to enjoy some of the most luxurious golf breaks. Algarve resorts and courses are renowned worldwide, and this article profiles just one: the spectacular, luxurious Lake Resort. Read on for some of what awaits you when you stay here. The Lake Resort A new property in the centre of Vilamoura, the Lake Resort is entirely dedicated to its themes of hospitality, wellbeing and oneness with nature. It is, of course, a 5-star hotel, with – deep breath – 192 rooms, 95 luxury apartments, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, extensive gardens, a spa  and fitness centre, 3 outdoor pools, a beauty centre and much more. With all this on offer, you could be forgiven for forgetting about the main reason for choosing one of their top golf breaks: Algarve’s premier courses! These are located nearby, though, and the Lake Resort provides a free shuttle to all of Vilamoura’s courses, as well as
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