Ocean swimmer Lewis Pugh

The Lewis Pugh Foundation is making waves – literally. Having helped secure protection for over 3.5 million km² of ocean, the Foundation and its founder are a driving force behind some of the planet’s most ambitious marine conservation efforts. But their vision doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Understanding that healthy oceans begin with healthy rivers, […]

“Watermen” are amazing. But, you ask, What are they? “Watermen are people who truly love the water and everything that has to do with the ocean.  Salt water runs in their veins. They would rather be in or on the water than on land, comfortable enjoying it in whatever manner they can. Freediving, sailing, surfing, […]

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional People, that’s how Rolex describes its Rolex Award laureates. Since back in 1976, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have supported individuals whose dreams, spirit of enterprise and creativity have advanced human knowledge and well-being. Take Barbara Block, for instance. She is a 2012 laureate from the US. Her aim is to, “move the […]