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Maybe Someday

Maybe Someday

Many times we postpone our lifetime dreams to maybe someday we will accomplish them. We keep procrastinating with many excusing and we risk never accomplishing them. Life is short and we are not immortal. What are you doing to strike off your bucket list before it gets too late?

InspirationalJose Micallef8 January 2020live the dream, procrastination, bucket list, successful life, success, travel, travel alone, life changing, life experience, positive attitudeComment

My Journey in 2019

My Journey in 2019

The Right to the Village

The Right to the Village

As citizens, are losing our relationship with our village. The traditional village spirit is suffocated by ongoing urban development. We have th right to reclaim our village back.

environmental movementJose Micallef27 September 2019environment, pollution, protest, village, capitalist, community Comment

It is time for environmental movements to upscale their act

It is time for environmental movements to upscale their act

Our planet is currently on fire. It is an emergency. Environmental movements are mushrooming everywhere. Can they do more? How can they have a better say in the future of our children?

environmental movement, InspirationalJose Micallef29 August 2019environmental, movement, politics, protest, green economy, democracy, sustainability, pollution, future, planet blueComment

This is why

This is why

Most of us have pets at home and consider ourselves animal lovers but we still eat our hamburger. Here is why I shifted to plant based food.

environmental movement, Inspirational, industrial farmingJose Micallef23 August 2019animal cruelty, vegan, climate change, industrial farming, global warming, vegetarianComment

The New Hope

The New Hope

“Your life will die when you stop talking about things that matter” Rev Martin Luther King Jr.

This island engulfed in pollution and a malfunctioned society deserves better…. What is the new hope?

InspirationalJose Micallef10 August 2019environmental, movement, uprising, Malta, corruptionComment

"Stop Being Negative"

"Stop Being Negative"

Since I started my journey as a volunteer in ocean conservation and participated in other projects during my travels in Central and South America, I was told a couple of times that I was being negative. I even received messages saying that I was exaggerating.

Ocean Conservation, ocean clean up, InspirationalJose Micallef12 July 2019ocean conservation, ocean, ocean clean up, save the ocean

It Is Not Business As Usual

It Is Not Business As Usual

Corporate companies are getting too greedy. Forgetting the well being of their employees and the environment. It is time to stop this.

InspirationalJose Micallef8 July 2019environment, corporate, pollution, reforestation, communityComment

Plastic is not the main problem

Plastic is not the main problem

No to Plastic has been in the headlines and is leaving a positive impact but it is not going save the ocean…

Ocean Conservation, ocean clean upJose Micallef19 April 2019plastic waste, pollution, conservation, coral reef, sharks, overfishing, ghost fishing, sustainability, sustainableComment

A day at base

A day at base

Dining area at base

Ocean ConservationJose Micallef30 March 2019ocean conservation, ocean, ocean clean up, comfort zone Comments

The beach after the storm

The beach after the storm

Beach clean up in Puerto Morelos beach in Mexico. This is part of the weekly events that we do from our base in Puerto Morelos coral conservation centre.

Ocean Conservation, Marine Life, Inspirational, Coral ReefsJose Micallef29 January 2019ocean conservation, ocean warming, ocean clean up, plastic waste, plastic ingestion, pollution, clean seasComment

The importance of Good Governance on the Environment

The importance of Good Governance on the Environment

Good governance is a vital structure that must be in place for conservation projects to succeed in any environment. Each community has its own requirements that must be supported by good governance.

Ocean Conservation, Coral ReefsJose Micallef17 December 2018environment, environmental, ocean conservation, Corals, coral reef, mediterranean, plastic waste, ocean warming, good governance, pollution, overfishingComment

Sailors at the Office

Sailors at the Office

Any company will benefit from recruiting sailors or any other athlete. Why?

InspirationalJose Micallef20 November 2018sailing, sailors, teamwork, team building, ocean, work environment, recruiting, yacht racing, company culture, core values, skills, competitionComment

Where are the Leaders?

Where are the Leaders?

If we want a better future, we need better leaders Where are they?

InspirationalJose Micallef13 November 2018leaders, leadership, motivational, green planet, environmental, responsibility, be a leader, lead, planet blue, pollution, climate change, social mediaComment

Your Boundaries ... Your Choices

Your Boundaries ... Your Choices

Life is all about setting boundaries and making choices to move to new ones. I made my choice and set a new boundary. What is yours?

InspirationalJose Micallef6 November 2018ocean conservation, ocean, save the ocean, inspirational, comfort zone, boundaries, volunteer work, life changing, choices, risks, focus Comments

How design with purpose can save the Planet

How design with purpose can save the Planet

How can designers and innovators shake today’s business culture out of its inertia and complacency and galvanise teams into action to save the planet.

Ocean ConservationJose Micallef2 November 2018ocean, ocean conservation, extinction, environmental, innovation, design, plastic waste, pollution, save the seas, save the ocean, plastic ingestion, green economy, green planet, design with pupose, business culture, ecosystemComment

Neptune Seagrass - the lungs of the Mediterranean

Neptune Seagrass - the lungs of the Mediterranean

Posidonia Oceanica

Jose Micallef24 October 2018seagrass, mediterranean, posidonia oceanica, neptune seagrass, Mediterranean Sea, ocean conservation, save the ocean, save the seas, conservation projects, environmental, endangered speciesComment

The Hollywood Syndrome and the Human Impact on Sharks

The Hollywood Syndrome and the Human Impact on Sharks

Are you scared of sharks? Why? How are we gradually eliminating this species from our oceans? Is there hope to save them?

Jose Micallef18 October 2018sharks, ocean conservation, ocean, save the ocean, endangered species, extinction, illegal fishing, fishing

Is this the last climate call?

Is this the last climate call?

Is this the last call to save our planet from the probable devastation resulting from climate change? We will lose our planet that way we know it today? What is your take?

Jose Micallef14 October 2018climate change, environmental, ocean, save the ocean, carbon footprint, green economy, ocean conservationComment

Corals’ Deterioration - more than just Climate Change

Corals’ Deterioration - more than just Climate Change

The major cause of the deterioration of corals is credited to climate change. But climate change is not the only factor effecting corals. Property development close to chores is leaving quite a damaging impact on these species and their habitat

Coral ReefsJose Micallef13 October 2018Corals, coral reef, coral bleeching, climate change, sustainable, environment, ocean, save the oceanComment