Chinese Vessel Crew Detained in Galapagos Marine Reserve Sentenced For Transport and Possession of Endangered Sharks
By Silvia Bor, August 30, 2017 On Monday an Ecuadorian judge sentenced the crew of a Chinese ship to prison terms ranging from 1-4 years for possession and transport of protected species within the Galapagos Marine Reserve. In addition, the crew of the vessel was fined…
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Protecting Misool’s Pristine Reefs Through Community Education in Indonesia
By Silvia Bor, August 24, 2017 Situated in a remote corner of Indonesia, Raja Ampat’s reefs lie at the epicenter of marine biodiversity, in the heart of the Coral Triangle. The region is home to 75% of the world’s known coral species, and more than 1,500…
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Adapting C3 Tactics for Marine Conservation
By Silvia Bor, April 24, 2017 Communications, command and control (C3) models are used throughout the U.S. armed forces to ensure mission objectives. This assures situational awareness and getting critical information to the right users at the right time. At WildAid, we’ve adapted these principles…
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Largest Wildlife Trafficking Bust in Galapagos
By Silvia Bor, August 18, 2017 Earlier this week, a Chinese cargo vessel was caught illegally transiting through the Galapagos Marine Reserve with a hull filled with thousands of sharks and tuna. The cargo vessel, the Fu Yuan Yu Leng 999, was detected using the…
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