Historic Return Of Giant Tortoises Brings Hope

The reintroduction of 158 giant tortoises to Floreana Island in the Galápagos, marks a significant milestone for the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project. This event occurs more than a century after the local extinction of the species on the island. The Read More …

West Central Florida To Open New Cruise Port

SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC have announced plans to develop the Knott-Cowen Cruise Port in Manatee County, Florida. This project is strategically located adjacent to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to address a significant infrastructure limitation in West Central Florida. Read More …

Great Plains Foundation Launches Art That Protects

Great Plains, the tourism conservation organization founded by National Geographic filmmaker-explorers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to reveal Art that Protects, a selection of Beverly Joubert Fine Art Prints for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Big Cats Initiative.  “When Beverly and I Read More …