Articles related to "Indian Ocean"

Ongoing droughts in southeastern Australia may be caused by cyclic currents in the Indian Ocean being stuck in one direction, according to new climate research.

African Beach Vacations were always a popular add-on before or after safaris or desert expeditions. Now they have become full-on travel destinations.

The constant threat from volatile internal politics in Anjouan (official name Nzwani) in the Union of the Comoros, is ruining the island's considerable tourism potential.

Today marks four years since the second worst earthquake ever measured sent walls of water crashing into South Asia and its surrounding regions.

For decades following the loss of Sydney there was no resolution as to her fate; until 2008 when all was dramatically revealed.

The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.

Mauritius has all the luxuries of Maui or Martinique but is easier on the pocket, especially for families who want to enjoy a vacation in a tropical island paradise.

Visitors to the world's most isolated city should check out Cottesloe, Scarborough, Floreat, Leighton or City Beach and have a dip in the Indian Ocean.

On a mission to the Seychelles islands find some of the most beautiful and remote beaches in the world? This guidebook helps tourists plan trips to these African islands.

Beautiful but poor, the volcanic Comores archipelago lies between Mozambique and Madagascar. It is hardly known outside East Africa and Francophone Indian Ocean areas.

How could a complete ship's company of 645 officers and men vanish without trace?

Looking for quokkas on Rottnest Island, swimming in the Indian Ocean at Cottesloe or having a coffee on the cappuccino strip... urban Western Australia has plenty of thin

Dragonflies leave India, fly across the Indian Ocean to Africa with the assistance of storms, and their great grandchildren may make the return journey to India.

The Indian Ocean islands score a full 10 for pure escapism. And among them, some of the most romantic spots on Earth are to be found on the Seychelles.

Conservationists have developed a scientific model that accurately maps where coral reefs are in the most trouble and identifies regions where reefs can be protected.

Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions.

Voyages of Discovery has announced the 2008 itineraries of Explorer II, the perfect ship for lovers of cultural cruises

The world watches in awe as Somali pirates continue to hijack freighters and other ships. Are they simply trying to preserve their waters or are they ruthless criminals?

An historical seacrossing of the 15th century feared by seafarers for it's dangerous coastline and rough seas.

Costa Cruises is introducing a number of 'firsts' in its new 2008 brochure, which sees the cruise line expanding into new waters.

The North Male Atoll offers a good choice of idyllic resorts, a convenient thirty minute or so speedboat ride from the capital and airport.

Cruise the beautiful Indian Ocean Islands, search for endangered species and support the work of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at the same time

The Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa is hosting a series of special food and wine events in 2007, kicking off with dinner and fine French wines under the sea!

From the sunsets of Cable Beach and the remoteness of Cape Leveque to the tropical waters of the Ningaloo Reef, beaches in the north of Western Australia have it all.

What do sailors mean when they say the've "sailed the seven seas?" How many seas are there in the world, and why would they pick just seven?

Chikungunya is viral fever caused by an alphavirus. Chikungunya is spread by the bite of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes.

A series of volcanic explosions sunk two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa. Giant tsunamis and toxic gases brought mass death and destruction to Indonesia.

This latest discovery of the extinct fish Coelacanth may be a clue for scientists to look outside of a fish's last known habitat.

Abseiling, snorkelling, shark diving, dolphin feeding, rock climbing, windsurfing, quad biking... tourists in central Western Australia have plenty of activities on offer

Scuba enthusiasts can dive with sharks at Kwazulu-Natal's famous dive sites and see a whole lot of other amazing fish and coral in the warm water of the Indian Ocean.

The 28th Durban International Film Festival is one of Africa's longest running and most respected festivals. It runs from 20 June to 1 July.

Uluru, Kata Tjuta, The Pinnacles and the Twelve Apostles aren't the only strange natural phenomena you can visit if you travel on holiday to the island continent.

A strong earthquake on September 2, 2009 struck west Java, Indonesia. Effects were felt in Jakarta and Bali. A tsunami warning was issued but canceled an hour later.

An interconnected saltwater aquarium set-up comprised of several biotope-specific tanks is a great project and a good way to learn about natural marine ecosystems.

Cultural activity in Port Elizabeth, aka PE, has boomed in the run-up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. PE is now an up-and-coming Indian Ocean cruise destination.

Sri Lanka, though reeling from terrorist attacks, has never faltered in giving her ultimate welcome to travelers, offering the likes of Saman Villas to the discerning.

New Samara Air Arabia flights to Sharjah and Ural Airlines to Dubai provide faster access for Russia travel and Central Europeans looking for southern winter sun beaches.

Sharjah and Ajman are two small parts of United Arab Emirates that are less known but good to visit on a Dubai holiday.

In September, 2008, two cargo ships entered the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean on Russia's Pacific coast aiming to travel to Europe across the top of the world.

Kwazulu Natal is known for its game reserves. It also attracts those who are interested in military history, as the great battlefields of the Anglo-Boer War are here.

The Sumatra earthquake occurred only hours after an 8.0 magnitude struck the Samoan Islands and triggered a 20 foot tsunami which killed over 100 people.

Tanzania has the best of Africa with the largest number of wildlife parks, mountain ranges, unique crater and great lakes.

The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.

Lizards and snakes are so morphologically similar that they are classified together into the same order and suborder.

The Maldives face a looming environmental disaster. Rising sea levels caused by global warming threaten these Indian Ocean paradise islands with environmental extinction.

Crescents of powdery white sands overhung by casuarinas and dotted with granite rocks sums up the Seychelles, beauty and luxury wrapped in one package.

A two and a half hour drive from Cape Town leads one to the southernmost tip of Africa and the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at majestic Cape L'Agulhas.

Piracy is a reoccurring theme that is effecting international trade security and Somalia has become a breeding ground for it due to two decades of destructive civil war.

Zanzibar is the Afro-Arab town of East Africa that reverberates with the sounds and sights of Arabia and Africa.

The Maldives works with a clean energy technology team to minimize carbon footprint, but tourism is a primary industry and carbon neutral travel is difficult to achieve.