Although media requests and coverage were very active in 2007, they originated exclusively from the French-speaking world (see French Media page if interested). Fortunately, an excellent English-language article, “The floating world of the Tonle Sap,” has recently been published in the magazine DestinAsian (May 2008 issue). In this attractively illustrated and well-researched article, Christopher Cox tackles the complex socio-environmental stakes facing the Tonle Sap Great Lake, one the most fascinating and productive ecosystems on earth. Although not directly focusing on the Osmose project, it generously quotes a founder of Osmose about environmental threats to the lake. Apart from some minor errors (e.g. figures on fisheries catch), the article provides largely accurate and interesting reading that offers insights into the broader context of the Osmose project. Click here to open the article The Floating World of The Tonle Sap. The whole issue of DestinAsian can be purchased online on www.destinasian.com

Two previous articles published in the US press are worth mentioning here. The June/July 2006 edition of National Wildlife magazine featured an article describing the successful waterbird conservation program in Prek Toal, with eye-catching photographs and enthusiastic text. This was author Michael Buckley’s and photographer Jock Montgomery’s second publication on the topic. They report about their kayak trip into the Prek Toal ‘bird sanctuary’ and the approach and success of the conservation project in CNN Traveller’s September/October 2005 issue. It is a commendable and accurate introduction with wonderful photos about the program implemented by Osmose’s partner the Wildlife Conservation Society.