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Sea cucumbers are common. From nearshore shallow waters down to the depths of the deepest trenches – they inhabit nearly every corner of the planet’s oceans. Yet, soaring demand has created a multi-million dollar black market for the lucrative blobs, according to one Saanich researcher. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for marine conservation organization OceansAsia and an expert on illegal fishing and marine wildlife crime, was in the spotlight following the premiere of a new Undercover Asia documentary Sunday (July 31) featuring his research. The documentary is part of an investigative journalism series aired on the Singaporean public television...

If you want to learn more about eating gluten free in Lima, Peru’s capital city, boy do I have a blog post for you. Lima was our first stop on our round-the-world trip and we spent two weeks here, taking a Spanish course and discovering the gluten free Lima scene. If you are also heading to Lima (whether for the typical two to three days, or for a longer visit like ours) then this gluten free Lima Peru guide is going to be essential for you. Let me start by saying that eating gluten free in Lima – and Peru...

It’s impossible to list all of the best places to visit in Albania. It’s a country with the most stunning scenery, the friendliest people, and an intriguing history that’s guaranteed to stop you in your tracks. There are the most beautiful places to visit in Albania including its stunning coastline, mountain ranges, and natural attractions. In my view, these can rival the scenery in neighbouring countries of Greece and even Italy. Albania is a real treat for those travelling on a budget, with prices just a fraction of the costs in many other European countries. Pick up a coffee for...

Angostura bitters might be something you keep in your drink cabinet, but have you ever tried cooking with it? Marion Grasby, the Thai-Australian coo, ex Masterchef star and owner of Marion’s Kitchen, partnered with Angostura Bitters to incorporate the seasoning into a sweet and savoury pork dish. Print Vietnamese-style sticky caramel pork belly Course Main Course Cuisine Vietnamese Keyword carrots, pork, pork belly, vietnamese Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes Author Marion Grasby Ingredients 800 g pork belly skinless, cut into 4 cm chunks 3 pieces orange peel 1 orange's juice 250 ml chicken stock ½...

There are a lot of reasons why someone may want to drink their calories in the form of a meal replacement shake. Strength athletes or hard-gainers who need to eat thousands of calories a day may not be able to stomach another bite of solid food. Busy gym-goers can use meal replacements to supplement their diet and hit their daily macros. Average consumers might just need a quick and healthy meal on a busy day to fill them up. Generally, meal replacements are full of protein, carbs, fats, and vitamins to fuel the body with what it needs. Better yet, they’re way...