Snorkeling

A forgotten and neglected ecosystem covers a third of Earth's coastlines, with a collective value of $500 billion

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

However, most of us are only vaguely aware of the vibrant masses of seaweed hugging the ocean shores around Earth.

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  • However, most of us are only vaguely aware of the vibrant masses of seaweed hugging the ocean shores around Earth.
  • In a new study published today in Nature Communications, we have produced the first global estimate of the economic value of kelp forests – revealing they provide hundreds of billions of dollars in value to humans across the world.

A human history of kelp

    • In Medieval Europe, kelp was used to fertilise soil and increase crop yields, to treat goitre, and was used to fortify building materials for centuries.
    • In the 21st century kelp forests have become the main source for alginate, a common food and medical additive.
    • Through their prolific productivity, kelp forests draw carbon from the atmosphere, exude oxygen, and help reduce nutrient pollution in our oceans.
    • A marine marvel, hidden kelp forests spread across almost one third of our world’s coastlines and lie within 50km of 740 million people.

So, what is the ‘value’ of a kelp forest?

    • A close second was the fisheries values – kelp forests support some of our most iconic fisheries, including lobster and abalone.
    • This finding suggests that carbon credits may not be an economic driver of kelp conservation, but kelp forests still play an important role in the blue carbon cycle.

The future of kelp

    • The battle to save our kelp forests is just getting started, and we need greater action to protect these intrinsically and economically valuable marine ecosystems.
    • That is why researchers like me have started the not-for-profit Kelp Forest Alliance, and have now launched the Kelp Forest Challenge, a global call to protect and restore 4 million hectares of kelp forest by 2040.
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      Whether you're a snorkeller or CEO, you can help save our vital kelp forests

Reservations Now Open for Growing 2024 Calendar of Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading luxury company Four Seasons reveals the next set of Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences for 2024, featuring a collection of extraordinary journeys to far-reaching destinations across the globe, all in the comfort and care of Four Seasons on the ground, and in the air.  

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  • As always, accommodations on Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences are at Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
  • In addition to four journeys already announced for 2024 Four Seasons continues to add to the calendar with the return of three popular trips later in the year.
  • For more information on how to book a one-of-a-kind global adventure aboard the custom-designed Four Seasons Private Jet, click here .
  • All Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences adhere to the company's recently expanded global health and safety program, Lead With Care.

Snorkel AI Launches Application Studio, the Fastest Way to Develop AI Applications, and Raises $35 Million in Growth Funding Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The training data bottleneck has made AI application development an impractical endeavor, and 87 percent of the data science projects never make it into production.

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  • The training data bottleneck has made AI application development an impractical endeavor, and 87 percent of the data science projects never make it into production.
  • With the introduction of Application Studio, Snorkel AI lets enterprises develop AI applications faster than ever before.
  • Today Snorkel AI also announced $35 million in Series B funding, bringing the total raised to $50 million.
  • Snorkel Flow is the first AI application development platform that labels and manages machine learning training data programmatically.

Stanford AI Lab Spinout, Snorkel AI Emerges From Stealth With $15M in Funding From Greylock and GV to Make AI Practical

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Snorkel AI , a company focused on making AI practical, announced its launch out of stealth with $15M total funding from Greylock , GV , In-Q-Tel and others, and its end-to-end Machine Learning (ML) platform, Snorkel Flow.

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  • Snorkel AI , a company focused on making AI practical, announced its launch out of stealth with $15M total funding from Greylock , GV , In-Q-Tel and others, and its end-to-end Machine Learning (ML) platform, Snorkel Flow.
  • Our end-to-end platform, Snorkel Flow, focuses on a new programmatic approach to the training data that enables enterprises to use AI where they couldnt before.
  • Snorkel AI customers have already saved months of time, and are applying AI to new problems that they couldnt tackle before.
  • Founded by a team spun out of the Stanford AI Lab, Snorkel AIs mission is to make AI practical by focusing on the training data problem.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Aquatic Shoe for Improved Mobility (HTM-8985)

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Fortunately, an inventor from Bassetere, Saint Kitts and Nevis, has come up with a design that actually reduces resistance while walking in water.

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  • Fortunately, an inventor from Bassetere, Saint Kitts and Nevis, has come up with a design that actually reduces resistance while walking in water.
  • He developed a prototype for the patent pending FIN SHOE to facilitate propulsion and buoyancy, which makes snorkeling much easier.
  • As such, it provides a more comfortable alternative to standard water sports shoes and flippers.
  • Durable, waterproof and user friendly, this novel footwear enhances the fun and enjoyment of water sports.

Global Scuba Diving Equipment Market 2020-2024 | Rising Popularity of Water Sports to Boost Market Growth | Technavio

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Friday, May 29, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200529005434/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Scuba Diving Equipment Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    There has been an increase in demand for water sports such as scuba diving, wakeboarding, flyboarding, jet skiing, surfing, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding.
  • Hence, with the rising popularity of water sports, the scuba diving equipment market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
  • The global scuba diving equipment market is witnessing a surge in innovative scuba diving equipment.
  • Factors such as the health benefits associated with scuba diving, and the rise in demand for eco-friendly scuba diving equipment will have a significant impact on the growth of the scuba diving equipment market value during the forecast period, says a senior analyst at Technavio.

Brownie’s Marine Group’s ‘BLU3, INC.’ Initiates First Shipment of Game Changing Invention

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Friday, September 27, 2019

The product was engineered to transform the 100-year old sport of snorkeling by leveraging the present opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution.

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  • The product was engineered to transform the 100-year old sport of snorkeling by leveraging the present opportunities of the 4th industrial revolution.
  • The final iteration of the main components have now been injection molded predominately in the USA to achieve enterprise scale in todays marketplace.
  • In my 39 years of diving, innovating and leading this company, this is by far the most exciting invention to date.
  • Brownies Marine Group, Inc. is the parent company to a family of innovative brands with a unique concentration in the industrial, military and recreational diving industry.

Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - By Major Water Sports, By Regions

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

LONDON, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - By Major Water Sports (Surfing, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kiteboarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rafting and Parasailing), By Regions (Americas, Europe, APAC and MEA)

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  • LONDON, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - By Major Water Sports (Surfing, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kiteboarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rafting and Parasailing), By Regions (Americas, Europe, APAC and MEA)
    The report titled "Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 By Major Water Sports (Surfing, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kiteboarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rafting and Parasailing), By Regions (Americas, Europe, APAC and MEA)" provides an extensive analysis of global water sports equipment market.
  • The report also includes the snapshot of surfing, scuba diving, jet skiing, snorkeling, kiteboarding, canoeing and kayaking, rafting and parasailing equipment markets in great detailing depicting market size, market segmentation, market share, company profiles of major players and future market analysis for each sport.
  • The report provides detailed overview on the geographical presence, distribution channels, best selling equipments, consumer preferences, country dominance, strength & weaknesses and government regulation pertaining at individual sport-equipment market and for the global market.
  • Company profiles on Quiksilver, O'NEILL, Aqua Lung International, Johnson Outdoors, SEA-DOO, Dongguan Eyson Lifesaving Equipment, Seavenger, Tabata Co. Ltd, Cabrinha, Naish International, BIC Sport and various other prominent players have been covered extensively.

Global Water Sports Equipment Market 2012-2022E

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - By Major Water Sports (Surfing, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kiteboarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rafting and Parasailing), By Regions (Americas, Europe, APAC and MEA) provides an extensive analysis of global water sports equipment market.

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  • Global Water Sports Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - By Major Water Sports (Surfing, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Snorkeling, Kiteboarding, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rafting and Parasailing), By Regions (Americas, Europe, APAC and MEA) provides an extensive analysis of global water sports equipment market.
  • The global water sports equipment market has showcased a substantial growth during the review period 2012-2017 at a CAGR close to 5% in terms of consumer expenditure.
  • The presence of large number of outdoor sports enthusiasts and water sporting sites across Europe make it the second-largest revenue contributor to the global water sports equipment market.
  • By Gender: The global water sports equipment market was dominated by the participation from the male segment in 2017.

Global Snorkeling Equipment Market Outlook Report 2018E-2022E Featuring Seavenger, Tabata, Apollo Sports & Aquatec - Duton Industry

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Monday, September 24, 2018

The "Global Snorkeling Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - by Equipments, by Region, by Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Snorkeling Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 - by Equipments, by Region, by Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global Snorkeling Equipment Market Outlook to 2022 provides a comprehensive analysis of global snorkeling equipment market, 2012-2022.
  • By Equipment: The snorkeling equipment market has been dominated by snorkels as of the year 2017.
  • Other equipments in the snorkeling equipment market include snorkeling vests, clips & attachments, marker & signals, neoprene mask straps, fin straps.