Pakal Ethnic started with two surfers who share the same love for the ocean but come from very different worlds. Jeremie, from the French Atlantic coast, grew up around waves, dunes, and the relaxed surf vibe of Capbreton. Michèle, from the Yucatán in Mexico, carried with her the warmth, colors, and craft traditions of her ...

The Big Picture Abu Dhabi is making waves with what’s being billed as the world’s largest coral restoration project—an ambitious plan to transform roughly 1,200 km² of seabed into thriving coral gardens. By 2030, the initiative aims to deploy up to 40,000 artificial reefs and seed them with heat-adapted Gulf corals, opening a new chapter ...