For years Daniel Hillel has worked on an inspired new way to increase water availability to crops in countries with little rainfall. His revolutionary idea has helped to increase food yields around the Middle East and the world. Hillel was recently awarded the 2012 World Food Prize, a prestigious acknowledgment of his gift to crop yields around the world. Oceans 2003 offers kudos to Hillel for his important contribution to agriculture.

Mercy Ministries Founder and President Nancy Alcorn: Hey I’m at C3 church tonight in Atlanta, Georgia with five of our amazing graduates from Mercy Ministries. And we had the best time tonight. I actually got invited to come to a service and not speak that much myself but let these amazing young women whose lives have been changed do that. And these five represent Mercy Ministries graduates from 2002 on up to the year 2007. And this is Caitlyn right here, Mary Ellen, this is Natalie, Katie, and this is CeCe. We had a blast tonight but I want you to hear, we’re gonna show you, highlights from their stories tonight. The women of Atlanta loved it. It was so great. And these five girls are five of my heroes and I thank God for what He has done in their lives.

Pierre Bennett Global Holidays is a travel club specializing in resort vacations at wholesale prices. Because they are also a full-service travel agency, the staff is knowledgeable about the Caribbean, including the Virgin Islands. Today, Pierre Bennett Global Holidays talks to Oceans 2003 about some of the best places to see in the Virgin Islands.

Doug Battista has a challenging job as Vice President of Human Resources for Jenny Craig, so when it’s time to unwind, he likes to get away. One of Doug Battista’s favorite destinations is Europe, where he has found a wealth of personally enriching destinations, both historical and scenic. Below are Doug Battista’s thoughts on his [...]

As important as skin protection is year round, it’s doubly critical in the hot summer months. Delicate skin that has been sun deprived over the winter needs immediate consideration before getting out and enjoying summer activities. The staff Oceans 2003 wants readers to be able to enjoy the sun safely.