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By Beatriz Martínez-Daranas, Professor & Researcher, Center of Marine Research, University of Havana (CIM-UH). Originally published by NOAA. Seaweeds are among the most ancient organisms on Earth. When we are looking at the display during our remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives, we are anxious to discover what is the maximum depth where seaweeds can live. … Read more
by Simons Chase From the high vantage point of the Finca Vigía, I can see San Francisco de Paula, the small village outside Havana where Ernest Hemingway lived for decades up until his departure from Cuba in 1960. It looks the same as it did then except now his home is a museum. Set against … Read more
Carnival Cruise Lines has added five more voyages onboard Carnival Paradise, departing out of Tampa, with extended calls in Havana in 2018. Citing strong demand, the new voyages include three five-day cruises to Havana and Cozumel or Key West departing February 17, July 2 and September 5, 2018; a six-day sailing calling at Havana and Grand Cayman departing August 26, 2018; and … Read more
Voyages to Antiquity is bringing their award-winning mix of small ship cruising, cultural immersion and experiential learning to Cuba and the Caribbean this winter season with maiden voyages calling on multiple Cuban ports and other regional destinations of cultural and historical significance. Cuba is open and thriving, despite recent news about U.S. President Trump’s modification … Read more
The Cuban government has announced plans to apply for the first Global Geopark in Viñales, Cuba. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates Global Geoparks according to established criteria. Viñales, the main tourism site of the Western province of Pinar del Rio, was previously declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. … Read more
On Thursday, Canada’s consular affairs office said that one of its diplomats in Cuba was suffering from the same mysterious hearing loss that apparently forced several U.S. diplomats to leave Havana. Global Affairs Canada gave no details. But a spokeswoman said officials “are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and U.S. diplomatic personnel and their … Read more
In the era of fake news, reports of attacks against U.S. diplomats living in the country in which U.S. President Donald Trump wants to, “expose the crimes of the Castro regime,” brings up questions about the hypnotic mystery of the meaning of truth now emanating from Washington. But it appears there are real U.S. victims … Read more
Lanie Millar is an assistant professor in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Oregon. While at the Library of Congress on a Kluge Fellowship, she is doing research for her book manuscript on post-revolutionary literature from Cuba and Angola. Her project is titled, “Cuba and Angola: Cultural Conversations Before and After the Cold … Read more
Victory Cruise Lines announced the launch of a series of six luxury cruises this winter that will circumnavigate Cuba. Departing from the Port of Miami, the inaugural roundtrip on board the 202-passenger Victory I , will set sail on February 02, 2018. The 14-night itinerary will feature five Cuban ports and overnight calls in Havana, Santiago de … Read more
It appears the new White House Chief of Staff may have some ideas about Cuba that contradict President Trump’s policy towards the island nation. U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for White House chief of staff, retired Marine General John Kelly, was one of the military’s longest-serving commanders before Trump named him secretary for the Department … Read more
