Welcome to The Scenic Route, the Sea & Learn Foundation blog for those who enjoy a detour...and more!

More what? For starters, so many of the storyboards of the Adopt-A-Box project deserve to have a place to learn more. After all, learning is what we are all about. As the storyboards have an inherent limitation, the QR code leads the viewer to this site in order to get the full story of the storyboard topic or the behind-the-scenes info of why it was chosen or why a sponsor chose it. But it won't just be about Adopt-A-Box...We'll keep you updated--on what projects we are working on, their impact and relevance--or just something we think you may find interesting!

Saba’s Commitment to Sustainable Waste Management

Today is Global World Cycling Day and there's no better time to highlight how our little island of Saba is making a big impact!

Emily

Mar 184 min read

Exploring Saba Through "Hope Spot Stops" – A New Way to Connect, Capture, and Conserve!

If you've ever visited Saba, you know it's a place unlike any other – a tiny island with towering mountains, lush forests, and...

Emily

Mar 33 min read

A Whale of a Tale

Protecting Saba’s Gentle Giants Photo credit: John Magor Whale, whale, whale, guess what day it is? World Whale Day! It’s a special day...

Emily

Feb 163 min read

Celebrating National Bird Day: Feathers, Forests, and a Future for Saba

Today, we’re taking a closer look at our feathered friends here in the Caribbean and celebrating their role as unsung heroes of...

Emily

Jan 92 min read

Join the Fun! Experience Saba’s Box2Box Scavenger Hunt

What’s better than exploring Saba’s picturesque streets and rich culture? Doing it with a fun, interactive scavenger hunt that brings the...

Emily

Dec 12, 20242 min read

World Soil Day: Celebrating More than Dirt!

This World Soil Day, we’re reminded that soil is far more than just “dirt.” It’s a complex, living ecosystem that plays a critical role...

Emily

Dec 5, 20243 min read

Critter Quest 2025: Unlocking the Secrets of Saba’s Ecosystems

In early 2025, teams of scientists will travel to Saba to embark on a groundbreaking biodiversity study. From January through March, they...

Emily

Nov 30, 20243 min read

A Journey of Survival and Hope in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is a paradise known for its crystal clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Among its most enchanting...

Emily

Aug 30, 20244 min read

Diving Into World Ocean Day

World Ocean Day is a time to celebrate the incredible wonders of our oceans and to recognize the vital role they play in sustaining life...

Emily

Jun 11, 20242 min read

International Biodiversity Day--Cause to Celebrate!

We’re posting this piece ahead of schedule so that you can make a plan and be part of the plan to celebrate the International Day of...

Lynn

May 12, 20243 min read

From Trash to Treasure: Saba's Earth Day Celebration of Waste Management Excellence

Celebrate Earth Day the Saba way! 🌴🌊 This little gem of an island continues to show its commitment to keeping our planet pristine and...

Lynn

Apr 22, 20241 min read

Branching Out: Celebrating World Forest Day

World Forest Day, also known as the International Day of Forests, is celebrated globally on March 21st each year. It aims to raise...

Emily

Mar 20, 20242 min read

More In Depth with NEPP

New year, new projects! Since 2003, the Sea & Learn Foundation (SLF) has championed for environmental awareness and educational outreach...

Emily

Feb 4, 20242 min read

The Cat and The Cloud!

What would you think if someone wanted to make a beer for you? Ummm…sure. But it’s not like making a cocktail, you don’t just "make" a...

Lynn

Nov 12, 20236 min read

Saba Bank sink holes: what lies beneath the surface!

Excerpts and images thanks to Wageningen University & Research article Most divers have heard of the famous Blue Hole in Belize, but it...

Lynn

Sep 24, 20233 min read

A Funny Looking Flounder? No! Octo-Genius!

MW553 - Hell's Gate - Nature (A) Normal backward swimming; October 2000 Dominica; copyright Ned DeLoach. (B) Apparent flounder mimicry;...

Lynn

Sep 9, 20234 min read

Saba's First Citizen Scientist?

Saba's citizen scientist set up a Red-billed tropicbird research area and documented population and habits of this not easily accessed bird.

Lynn

Aug 27, 20232 min read

I Know A Geomorphologist!

MW625 The Sleeping Mountain - History/Geology - Hell's Gate I mean, how many people can say that? Literally?! A geomorphologist studies...

Lynn

Aug 13, 20233 min read

Women Inspiring Women

MW118 ISLAND OF WOMEN - THE BOTTOM - History We are kind of breaking the rules of good sense blogging to suggest you detour to YouTube to...

Lynn

Jul 30, 20232 min read

From Orphan to Founding Father

MW268 - IMMIGRANTS, WE GET THE JOB DONE - St. John's - History In early 2022, the Sea & Learn Foundation was lucky to have Graydon Kelch...

Lynn

Jun 15, 20233 min read