Welcome to the world of Dazzling Oceans - the world's first high definition magazine!

This non-profit magazine began with a vision - a vision to reach out to discerning and environmentally conscious ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals with a unique message. Our mission is nothing less than to invite this community to join in a quest to protect our natural environment - and especially the fragile glory of the world's oceans - while enjoying life's luxuries in a responsible and sustainable fashion.

The inaugural edition of this biannual magazine focuses on three areas:

Dazzling Oceans: As the name suggests, this section is dedicated to showcasing the beauty of our planet and its oceans while fostering awareness and commitment within the UHNW community to safeguard and enrich life both on and in the sea.

The unparalleled beauty of our planet and the special allure of our dazzling oceans needs our
wholehearted commitment if we are to succeed in passing on this inheritance to future generations. Over the years scientists, politicians, philanthropic benefactors, as well as activists and concerned individuals from all walks of life have alerted world opinion to the increasing threats faced by our fragile environments and have succeeded in designating significant areas of the world into national parks. However, our pace has been much slower on sea than on land. In fact, a much smaller proportion of the world's sea area than its landmass enjoys protected status today.

It is Dazzling Oceans' mission to raise awareness about the need for better protection of vulnerable marine life support systems, while identifying solutions for alternative livelihoods for the fishermen who have hitherto depended on the sea for their survival, and who have often borne the brunt of criticism for their "failure to carry out fishing without hurting the eco system".

Philanthropy: As individuals discover wealth and fame, they seek out the ultimate luxury - the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to society. Dazzling Oceans will bring many such avenues to the attention of the ultra high net worth community in a systematic and well organised platform dedicated to further advance the cause of philanthropy and the well being of humankind.

And finally, 21st century luxury for today's and tomorrow's billionaires: Visionaries penning their stories and achievements, a treasure trove of high-end luxury experiences including leisure destinations, gadgets and collectibles, all packaged in a wonderful palette of visual extravaganza. Unlike many other magazines, Dazzling Oceans invites socially and environmentally-conscious movers and shakers, and history makers from around the world to contribute to the creation of this magazine.

In this issue, you will find articles penned by luminaries such as Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Director of National Geographic, Dr. Raymond Kurzweil, world-renowned scientist and innovator, Dr. Jon Perlman, the famous Beverly Hills plastic surgeon associated with the Extreme Makeover Programme, Mr. Pelle Törnberg, former CEO of Metro Newspaper and television channel group MTG, Mr. Jeremy Pink, CEO Asia Pac for CNBC and others, all of whom can draw on a plethora of achievements and awards.

Let me conclude by thanking all our contributors for their inspirational insights. Forthcoming issues will bring you closer to a galaxy of mind-changing and challenging ideas, experiences and visions of many world-renowned specialists in their respective fields. I invite you to share and support our mission to protect and preserve the splendour of our dazzling oceans.

Mr. M. A. Zaman
President & CEO, Dazzling Oceans