Longline Fisheries Threaten Mantas in Ecuador
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, June 10, 2016 Did you know that Ecuador has the largest giant manta population? Illegal fishing continues to pressure Ecuador’s numerous protected areas and fisheries. Funding for conservation efforts on mainland Ecuador is minimal, and due to recent earthquakes, protected area…
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Galapagos Park Rangers Train with Peruvian Coastguard
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, May 26, 2016 This week, WildAid and CLS coordinated a peer exchange between Galapagos park rangers and members of the Peruvian Coast Guard to share their experiences in using electronic technology for surveillance of marine areas. (Photo: Galapagos park rangers at…
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Galapagos Islands Have the Largest Shark Biomass in the World
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, May 11, 2016 A group of hammerhead sharks swims over the sandy seafloor populated with garden eels at Darwin Island. These sharks are known for their ability to make sudden and sharp turns as the unique wide-set placement of their eyes…
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Illegal Fishermen Arrested in Galapagos Marine Reserve
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, April 14, 2016 Late last week, a commercial fishing vessel and its six fiberglass boats were caught illegally fishing within the Galapagos Marine Reserve with a catch of 160 sharks and other fish. (Photo: Illegal fishing vessel Maria Tatiana IV (GNPS))…
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