The Sea And Me

 Long valued in traditional Asian cuisine and natural medicine, sea cucumbers are now gaining global recognition for their remarkable nutritional and therapeutic qualities. Despite their unassuming appearance, these marine invertebrates pack a surprising amount of health boosting power. Below are ten science supported benefits that explain why sea cucumbers deserve a place in any health conscious diet. Visit Our Trawler 1. A Lean, High Quality Source of Protein Sea cucumbers offer an impressive amount of easily digestible protein while remaining extremely low in fat. This makes them ideal for those seeking lean, nutrient-dense foods without excess calories. 2. Natural Anti Inflammatory Properties Rich in triterpene glycosides and chondroitin sulphate, sea cucumbers help to naturally reduce inflammation. These compounds may support people dealing with chronic inflammation or mild joint discomfort. 3. Packed with Essential Minerals Magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron are just...

Kıyıkışlacık may look like a peaceful fishing village, but beneath the olive trees and quiet bay lies an ancient city once buried by a volcano 1,000 km away, originally located on an island before nature slowly fused it to the mainland, and where political meetings were held in buildings with marble seats carved like lion’s paws. 🧠 Fascinating Facts About Kıyıkışlacık / Ancient Iasos Very Ancient Roots Archaeological evidence shows people were living in Iasos as early as the late 3rd millennium BC . Turkish Archaeological News +1 In fact, Bronze Age remains have been found, meaning the site has been important for 4,000+ years . Hürriyet Daily News +1 Volcanic Ash Burial Part of the ancient city was buried by ash from the Santorini (Thera) eruption , one of the most powerful volcanic events in the ancient world. Hürriyet Daily News This ash acted like a “time capsule”: it helped preserve parts of the city, including a sewage system and tunnels to the theater . Hürr...

 True And Amazing Facts About Turkey, By Irfan, Skipper Of Children's Hope Fishing Trawler 🔥 1. A Mountain in Turkey Has Been Burning for Thousands of Years Mount Yanartaş in Antalya has natural methane vents that have produced continuous flames for at least 2,500–3,000 years (likely longer). The ancient Greeks believed this was the home of the Chimera . 🏛️ 2. The World’s Oldest Temple Is in Turkey (and It’s 11,000+ Years Old) Göbekli Tepe predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years . It completely changed archaeologists’ understanding of early civilisation. 🌍 3. The First Known Peace Treaty in History Was Found in Turkey The Treaty of Kadesh (between the Hittites and Egyptians, 1259 BCE) is the world’s earliest surviving international peace treaty. 🧱 4. Turkey Has the Largest Underground City on Earth Cappadocia’s Derinkuyu goes 85 metres deep and could shelter around 20,000 people at once. It includes churches, a winery, ventilation shafts, kitchens, stables (all un...

Ancient yews, Viking fires, underwater pyramids and the world’s shortest flight… Scotland is wilder and weirder than you think. From a Scottish Fisherman's point of view Visit My Scottish Seafood Trawler ✈️ 1. The World’s Shortest Scheduled Flight The trip between Westray and Papa Westray lasts under 2 minutes  - often just 53 seconds . 🌲 2. A 5,000 Year Old Tree Still Stands in Scotland The Fortingall Yew may be older than the Egyptian pyramids. 🐉 3. Loch Ness - More Than a Monster Loch Ness contains more freshwater than every lake in England + Wales combined , making its depths perfect for mystery. 🔥 4. A Viking Fire Festival That Lights Up the Winter Shetland’s Up Helly Aa festival features hundreds of torch bearers and the burning of a Viking longship. 🏴‍💻 5. Scotland Invented (or Transformed) Major Parts of Modern Life From TV to the bicycle to penicillin, Scottish innovation shaped the world. 🧬 6. Scots Are Most Likely to Carry the Red Hair Gene O...