Reducing Plastic Waste in the Galapagos
By Silvia Bor, July 19, 2017 WildAid and the Galapagos National Park Service launched a two-month campaign in the Galapagos to reduce plastic use in schools. WildAid has embarked on a new campaign to ensure protection for marine species in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. This week,…
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A New Patrol Vessel for Machalilla National Park in Ecuador
By Silvia Bor, June 26, 2017 Isla de la Plata in Machalilla National Park has some of the most biodiverse and productive waters on Ecuador’s coast. Known for spectacular wildlife sightings including giant mantas, humpback whales, sharks and sea turtles, it is not uncommon to…
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WildAid and Partners Host a Maritime Operations Training in Ecuador
By Silvia Bor, April 20, 2017 Park rangers in Ecuador risk their lives every day to protect marine areas from illegal fishing and destruction of critical habitat. Together with Conservation International, WWF, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment and the Galapagos National Park Service, WildAid hosted…
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How to Strengthen Community Support for Marine Conservation
By Silvia Sanchez, December 6, 2016 As Palau transitions from traditional to legislative management of their marine areas, we explore how to foster this change in culture and emphasize the authority of newly appointed marine wardens. (Photo: Palau’s legendary rock islands) During our latest visit to…
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