Ecuadorian Courts Sentence Local Illegal Fisher to 3 Years in Prison
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, August 12, 2016 An Ecuador court sentenced a Galapagos resident to three years in prison, earlier this month, for the illegal trafficking of sea cucumbers. (Photo: Galapagos National Park rangers sorting through the confiscated sea cucumbers (DPNG)). This particular conviction is…
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Saving Injured Sea Turtles in Ecuador
By Silvia Sanchez Bor, July 16, 2016 We’re excited to announce that WildAid has now partnered with the Machalilla wildlife hospital in Ecuador to provide comprehensive protection for sea turtles. The seven species of sea turtle found today have been around for 110 million years. Unfortunately, six…
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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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