To fill the gaps in knowledge used to determine conservation status, says Eimear Lic Lughadha in the October 1st issue of Science, "plants may be more representative of what's happening to the whole of biodiversity." The reliance of so many species on various plants has led to a new technique called the Sampled Red List Index, using statistical sampling for estimating the risk of extinction within a particular geographic location....
In light of the global warming, which some today feel is just a myth, the reality is coming home sooner to others in a more radical way. In Australia, one of the most treasured environmental icons, the Great Barrier Reef is under siege.Read more from our friend Greg Reitman: http://www.the-environmentalist.org/2010/09/climate-war-comes-home-to-australia.html
From the AAAS Science Roundup:In October 2010, scientists, nongovernmental organizations, and politicians will meet at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to assess the current condition of global biodiversity and to agree on priorities for its future conservation. In the 10 Sep 2010 Science, a Review article and special News Focus section discussed the issues at stake. Rands et al. reviewed recent patterns of biodiversity conservation, highlighting successes, as well as current and...
Paso Pacifico is reaching out to communities across Nicaragua to celebrate the International Coastal Cleanup on September 25th. This year's event is promising to be the largest ever in Nicaragua with approximately 364,000 meters of beaches and riverways across 168 registered sites. Along five world famous surfing beaches in the Rivas province, professional Nicaraguan surfers will be leading groups of volunteers. Many private sector sponsors have joined with Paso Pacifico,...
De nuestros amigos de Parque Maritimo el Coco:Nos es grato informarles que la madrugada del miercoles 1ro de Septiembre del 2010 inicio la primera arribada masiva de tortugas marinas de la variedad Paslama en playa La Flor. Por ser la primera arribada esperada desde el mes de Julio se estima que sera de entre 3,000 a 7,000 tortugas en un periodo de 4 a 5 noches. Las tortugas solamente salen por...
New from Science:The Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico is the largest offshore oil spill in history. Both the depth and magnitude of the event pose challenges to assessing the biological effects and the expected fate of the spilled oil. The first peer-reviewed studies of the spill -- published online, ahead-of-print in Science Express this month -- now offer some details about the scope of the subsurface oil...
By, Rick Smith, Paso Pacifico Director and Retired US-National Park Ranger Desde los años medios del siglo 19, la idea de crear áreas protegidas públicas se ha desarrollado en el mundo. Usando las reservas en manos particulares o las reservas reales como una base, ciertos filósofos democráticos labraban el concepto de apartar secciones del terreno publico para preservarlas como ejemplos del patrimonio nacional para el uso y el goce del...
It's that time of year again. In just over one month, Nicaragua will join the world in saying no to garbage and yes to clean waterways and beaches! The International Coastal Clean-up is September 25th, 2010 at a beach or river near you! Did you know that in only its second year participating in the International Coastal Clean-up, Nicaragua had the eleventh highest number of volunteers in the world? Sign...
"A leatherback turtle has made a surprise return to a Malaysian beach after 32 years, a report said Friday, hailed as a 'miracle' by conservationists and renewing hopes for the endangered species." Read more at Discovery News.
This month marks a major milestone for Paso Pacífico, our FIVE YEAR anniversary! We started modestly, and though we have grown, we continue to place emphasis on working at the grass-roots level. By believing in the little non-profit that could, YOU have helped to make this achievement possible. Thank you. Together, we have made an impact by empowering local communities through jobs in conservation and incentives for good stewardship. We...
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