Calma Expeditions, Inc

Thank you to Shashi Ranjit, Bijay Ranjit and Dr. Riya Ranjit for staying with us and for joining our expedition.

Looking for an adventure in New England? Look no further than Calma Expeditions! We offer a range of activities and experiences that will leave you inspired, educated, and eager to explore more!

Where is this place? Why is it important in terms of climate change? How do you get there? What adventures await you? Join us and you will learn, get inspired, venture and explore this facinating place!.

It is time to explore the beauty of Cape Cod, the Islands and the National Seashore. Join us for a hike or camp with us and experience the true gift of nature!

Watching the sun as the moon covers about 90% of its face, was fascinating! At Borderland State Park in Massachusetts, people gazed up at the sun with their special sun glasses ( courtesy of the Department of Conservation and Recreation). News reports indicate thousands flock to the path of the eclipse where people had observed and experienced about 4 minutes of total darkness.

Here are some photos we captured at Borderland using a simple cell phone camera with the special sun glasses attached to it.

Join our Webinar This Friday and Saturday (Feb. 23 and 24, 2024) on the "United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDG) and Environmental Management: Towards A Sustainable Future," FREE!. Please see details below to register. Thank you for your interest.
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Our expedition this Oct/Nov 2023 was a great success! We had a wonderful time trekking from Lukla all the way to Thukla (approximately 12 km south of Everest Basecamp). We also had the opportunity to interview veteran climbers, trekkers/adventurers about their observations and input on climate change. We captured photos and videos of villages, the receding Khumbu glaciers and the magnificent mountain peaks of some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mt. Everest.

Our sincere gratitude goes to our family and many friends (old and new) for their support and encouragement. Without them, our mission would have not been possible.

Below are some photos of our expedition (part I). Part 2, fascinating Kathmandu, coming up soon. Watch for the release of our video on the expedition on YouTube.

Join Calma Expeditions in New England or contact us for expeditions to the 100 Islands in the Philippines or with our partners in Nepal, the Amazon in Ecuador and other places.

Call now to make a reservations: (508) 577-9436
email: [email protected]

Late post: It was an honor for Calma Expeditions to have linked Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Professor and well known Scientist and former Head, Department of Marine Science, Culcutta University with Dr. Michael A. Rice, former Head and Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at University of Rhode Island.
Also with Dr. Mitra was his family.

( photo L-R: Ankur Maiti, Ankita Maiti, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Rus Calma, Dr. Michael A. Rice and Dr. Anuradha Mitra. photo courtesy of Ankur Maiti).

Mangrove forests provide a wealth of benefits for people and nature, and this is why we are part of the National Chapter of the Global Mangrove Alliance.

Mangroves need our care to return to their healthy and abundant state after many years of being overexploited and degraded. Through the Global Mangrove Alliance, we can work towards halting mangrove loss, implementing science-based restoration, and building awareness all over the world. Interested parties who want to join this collaboration can contact us, and we'll be happy to gain more allies.

Understand the power of mangroves through our mangrove ecosystem restoration projects in the Ticao-Burias Pass Protected Seascape in the Bicol Region and in the municipalities of Balabac and Bataraza in southern Palawan: https://wwf.org.ph/resource-center/story-archives-2022/balabac-launches-mangrove-restoration-to-build-ecosystem-and-community-resilience/

Medical Doctors, Physiologists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and other Clinicians report that hiking in nature is good for you. It improves your overall health most especially your lungs, heart, muscles, your sleep, mood and your mind. Come, join us!
Call (508) 577-9436. Please leave your name, number to reach you and a brief message. We will get back to you as soon as we can or email us at [email protected]. Thank you.

Here's another hike. Gradually building stamina and endurance for the "big one". Next hikes will be at the White Mountains of NH. If interested on an adventure, join us. Call (508) 577-9436 or email us at [email protected]. Please leave your name, number and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Enjoying a long solo hike in the forest in preparation for the big one! Great for the mind, body and soul!

Thank you very much to our family, relatives and friends, our partners and collaborators for their support and assistance in this wonderful endeavor, for without them, this expedition would not have been possible.

Special thanks to my brother Benjamin for his untiring support and for allowing us to stay at their new and beautiful place, "Skye Lounge" and to his wonderful wife, Rebecca, for the delicious meals that she had prepared for us, to my nephew, Adrian who was our Guide, Driver, Chef, and together with my nephew Aaron, became our cameramen and Drone Pilots. To my niece Soleil who provided us with her expertise in pharmacy when we needed it and cheered us with her contagious smile. To my Nephew Andrei and niece, Stel for arranging and adjusting our flights and hotels. Thank you very much.

To Dr. Angelo D'Ugo, who was "life of the expedition", for joining and helping create a hiking trail and to Dr. Felixberto Mamaril, Dr. Amy Mamaril and Dr. Marlyn Pajel Calilung for their medical support and advise and to my friend Patty who communicated with my P*P when I most needed it.

To mng Ben (B1), our Fish Farm Manager, wife Angelina and son Ben (B3) for their hard work and dedication to our project and for taking us to the Fish farm whenever we visit them.

To Mng Tanong and and son Noel and grand daughter Rochelle, for their hard work and support, most importantly, for joining us in our expedition and helping us create a hiking trail (up to what is now called "Angelo Point"). To Conie and Ate Cora, for the fresh fruit and for the traditional bamboo rice cake that she had deliciously prepared for us, to my brother Luis and wife Marilyn who joined our expedition to the Island. To Jesusito (Jujit), for our friendship and for his support to our vision about the Environment and for taking us to the Mangrove Park in Alaminos.

To my sister Linda and brother in-law Jack and family who joined us in our expedition to the Island and for their support and hospitality and a night full of music, food and laughter at their beautiful home in the mountains. To my nephew Jo and his beautiful wife and singer Cassie, and adorable nephew Count for making that evening most memorable.

To my nephew James for having actively participated in our overnight camp and expedition in the Island and to his lovely wife Vidette and adorable boys Ravi and Oli and mother-in-law Tina, for a fun filled night with music, food and drinks at her beautiful home.

To my sister lydia in UK, who, inspite of being overseas gave her for support and encouragement and blessings, to my sister Lyb and husband Chris for braving the heat to join us to the campsite and who provided us support, food and laughter.

To my ever so loving sister Lilibeth and brother in-law Gilbert in MN, who followed our adventures through her son Adrian and who provided us with the needed support when we needed it most. To Mukesh, our Expedition Leader for Nepal for driving us to and from the airport and to our friends Robin and Bill for their support while we were away.

To all our relatives, partners and friends on Facebook who encouraged us, liked us, loved what we do, joined us and supported us one way or another...maraming salamat po....thank you very much!

Here are some highlights of our expeditions in the Philippines:

There were some negative as well as positive observations made while swimming with the Whale Sharks. The impact of what people do here can save the specie , but can also change their behavior and responses to humans. Good for the economy, but at what cost?

The same goes for Fish Cage Farming. There has to be some balance, guidelines and support from scientists, local as well as national government to make sure that it is good for all.

Join our expeditions here in the US or abroad. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at (508) 577-9436. Leave your name, a brief message and your number and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER ( MOST ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES). WATCH THIS.

Pwedeng makulong kapag nagputol ng puno sa private property. Concepts under PD 705 as amended. Pwedeng makulong kapag nagputol ng puno sa private property. Concepts under PD 705 as amended. ...

Special thanks to our dear friend, Klav Jenko who was instrumental in making our expedition, deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon a success. To our excellent chef Walter, our fearless guide Octavio (and wife Alicia), our Indigenous Waorani friends who provided us with their valuable insight about their life, culture, arts and crafts, music and dance. Special thanks to our new friend, Edu who introduced us to his family and friends, his music and the beautiful Andes mountains up North. To Mukesh and all our friends and family, who supported and made this expedition a success, thank you very much. (Join us to our next expedition, "the Pearl of the Orient Seas", the Philippines).

Trees are perennial plants that provide important uses and functions most specially in the fight against climate change. However, they also seem to tell us stories about their life through their interesting appearance, shapes and growth. Here's a few photos that we have encountered during our hikes in the woods.

If interested, join us soon.

Come join us and Learn, Innovate/Inspire, venture and Explore in the New England Area or half way around the world to the "Pearl of the Orient Seas", the Philippines. Contact us here on Fb, via email at [email protected] or call us at (508) 577-9436. Please leave your name, number and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.

2 days ago, Rus Calma of CEI and Dr. Angelo D'Ugo, had a tour and consultation with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Scientist, Dr. Amy Apprill and team (not in photo) regarding a special project, Falmouth, MA. Pretty cool!!!

Join Calma Expeditions here in New England and abroad. If interested, call us at (508) 577-9436. Please leave your name, number and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as we can or email us at [email protected]. Thank you.

Our Aquaculture Manager discovered by accident that hundreds of baby corals, liked our fish cages for their home. A discovery worth exploring further to propagate and restore devastated coral reefs in the area (and beyond). What micro organisms and other favorable conditions made this possible? We will soon find out as we collaborate with the town government and scientists locally as well as internationally.

We were at Brown University, in Providence, RI today with our Expedition Leader for Africa. Trying to connect with the Department Chair on Native American Studies for our book project on "Indigenous Knowledge, Expressions, Music, etc."

If you are a Native American, a Researcher, a Graduate student, a Professor, an expert or member of other indigenous groups from other parts of the world and interested to be part of this wonderful project, we encourage you to connect with us here at Calma Expeditions. Call (508) 577 -9436, leave your name, a brief message and number and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you.

Trees help clean the air we breath, provide shelter and shade from the heat of the sun, habitat for various wildlife, absorb harmful carbon dioxide, filter the water we drink.....just to mention a few. It takes years and years for them to grow, but in minutes or seconds, they are cut down. If trees can talk, I wonder what sorrowful idioms they have to say...

Join us in exploring the beautiful world around us locally during the few remaining days of winter. Call us at (508) 577-9436 for more information and to reserve a spot. Please leave your name, number and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Ie message us through messenger or on Fb. Thank you.

First expedition; Wednesday Jan 5., 2022. The Massasoit State Forest. Come join us and explore this wonderful gift of nature. If we are lucky, we might find some wildlife that thrive in this forest during the winter season.
Call us at (508) 577-9436 for details, please leave your number and a brief message or contact us here on Fb or via email at [email protected]

A year in review.

For year 2021, we have been to the awesome mountains of New Hampshire, to the pristine white sandy beach of Cape Cod, to the beautiful and great historic cities of Boston, New York and beyond. Collaborated/Hosted Webinars and got involved in the creation of a book on Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services, a webinar on Music and Culture (part 1 & 2), as a speaker in a conference on Blue Economy and on the impact of COVID to the Environment. With all these wonderful accomplishments, we would like to thank our partners and friends all over the world and to our families, for without their inspiration, dedication, support and hard work, we would not have achieved success in meeting our goals and objectives.

Now, for the new year of 2022, please join us for more fantastic expeditions in New England and hopefully abroad. If interested, please contact us at (508) 577-9436, leave your name, number, and a brief message, or email us at [email protected], or on Fb via messenger to reserve a spot. Please check our calendar of events. Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

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Come, join us! learn, Innovate, Venture and Explore the great outdoors. Contact us here, at [email protected] or here at (508) 577-9436 and have fun!