Galapagos National Park’s Newest Patrol Boat Will Help Stop Illegal Fishing in Its Tracks November 15, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer A dream that began 5 years ago in the Galapagos National Park (GNP) is finally becoming a reality with the christening of…
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Using Drones to Catch the Bad Guys and Protect Mangrove Forests in Ecuador October 6, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer Mangroves are among the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems and not only provide habitat for wildlife but also prevent coastal erosion, filter…
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Fishing Cooperatives Lead Sustainable Management and Enforcement of the Lobster Fishery at Scorpion Reef National Park, Mexico September 6, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer Scorpion Reef lies 140 kilometers off the Yucatan Coast and is one of the most remote coral reefs from…
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Delivery of New Patrol Boat Increases Protection of Mangroves and Coastal Habitat in Ecuador June 2, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer Thanks to the generous support of the Marshall Foundation and a WildAid gofundme campaign, a new patrol boat was delivered to our…
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WildAid Marine Expands Program in Cuba to Protect the Caribbean’s Most Pristine Coral Reefs May 13, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer Cuba’s coral reefs are considered the most diverse and biologically rich ecosystems in the Caribbean. Relatively free from the impacts of tourism,…
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WildAid Launches New Marine Enforcement Partnership at the Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica March 24, 2022; By Carolyn Sotka Cocos Island, located 500 km off Costa Rica’s Pacific shore and inspiration for the movie Jurassic Park, is a haven for marine wildlife. Due to…
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They say, “It Takes a Village.” It Actually Takes Many Villages! The Mwambao Coastal Community Network Help Protect Tanzania’s Pemba Channel Conservation Area December 17, 2021; By Carolyn Sotka Between the Zanzibar Archipelago and the coast of Tanzania lies the Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA), where crystal blue waters are…
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Expansion of the Galapagos Marine Reserve and Protection of an Ocean Highway for Marine Wildlife November 11, 2021; By Carolyn Sotka Exciting news to expand the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) was announced by the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, at the COP26 UN Climate Conference this week. The Galapagos Islands are home to nearly 3,000 marine species, of which…
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Ecuador Shares Location of Domestic Fishing Fleet to Improve Transparency, Combat Illegal Fishing and Better Protect Iconic Wildlife October 29, 2021; By WildAid Marine The Ecuadorian government demonstrated leadership and their commitment to stopping illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by publicly sharing data about where their fishing vessels operate. This…
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