Ecuador Shares Location of Domestic Fishing Fleet to Improve Transparency, Combat Illegal Fishing and Better Protect Iconic Wildlife
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…
Read MoreMeet the WildAid Marine Team: Mike Cenci
Meet the WildAid Marine Team: Mike Cenci September 9, 2021; Interview by Mary Pantenburg, WildAid Marine Intern This interview was adjusted for clarity. Throughout the year, we interviewed experts on the WildAid Marine team to provide a behind-the-scenes look at our work. The goal of…
Read MoreInterinstitutional Cooperation Strengthened in Coastal Ecuador
Interinstitutional Cooperation Strengthened in Coastal Ecuador August 31, 2021; WildAid Marine Ecuador On August 27, 2021, WildAid Marine Ecuador facilitated a workshop on Isla de La Plata for the evaluation, follow-up, and coordination of control and surveillance actions in the coastal marine protected areas in…
Read MoreFirst Joint Patrol of Scorpion Reef National Park Finds Evidence of Illegal Fishing Activity
First Joint Patrol of Scorpion Reef National Park Finds Evidence of Illegal Fishing Activity July 5, 2021; By Molly Shane, Marine Program Officer The Yucatán Peninsula, which separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea, boasts a variety of rich and productive ecosystems, from coastal lagoons to mangrove forests…
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