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Ocean Conservancy Report

Trash in Our Ocean has Become One of the Worst Pollution Problems We Face Threatening Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Coastal EconomiesData collected during the 24th annual International Coastal Cleanup provide the only global snapshot of the marine debris problem; 500,000 volunteers around the world removed 7.4 million pounds of trash from our ocean, lakes and riversWashington, DC – Today, Ocean Conservancy releases Trash Travels: From OurHands to the Sea, Around the Globe, and Through Time...

EL DlA DE LA TIERRA 2010

ECO TALLERES EN ALTERECO CELEBRANDO EL DlA DE LA TIERRA 2010 Carla taller es de 12.30 a 2 pm Almuerzos a precios cómodos estarán disponibles Del Hospital Monte España, 1c y media a llago, pegado a Mama Delfina 15 Abril Jardines FeIices con Abono Orgánico y Lombrices Kevyn Wightman y Ligia Belli Vivimos diariamente el problema de la basura. Desechamos una gran cantidad de residuos que se podrían aprovechar para...

Global Patterns of Marine Turtle Bycatch

A new study published in Conservation Letters provides the first global perspective of fisheries bycatch for marine turtles. According to the study, which is based on data collected across all methods of fishing around the world from 1990-2008, the total reported bycatch over the same period was approximately 85,0000 sea turtles. The authors acknowledge that, due to under reporting in smallscale fisheries, the actual number is likely higher. Smallscale fishing operations are common along the...

Wings Across America: 2010 Conservation Awards

International Cooperation Award: Bird Conservation Partnerships for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability in Mesoamerica Starting in 1996, the US Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry started training Nicaraguan university students and aspiring biologists, local NGO staff, and local community members in bird conservation methods and sustainable community-based tourism. The emphasis has been on migratory birds and tropical resident species, and the surrounding forest ecosystem. Programs have been designed to conserve...

Albino Howler Monkey

Our friends at Fauna & Flora International have spotted a rare albino howler monkey baby on Nicaragua's Ometepe Island. Yes, they have a photo on their website!

Baby Spider Monkey

Meet the youngest member of the Spider Monkey Sanctuary at Domitila Reserve.

Photos: OceanGybe Cleanup

Last week, we told you the OceanGybe crew was in Ostional to do a cleanup with local kids. Now that folks are back from the field, we have photos to share from the event.

Fire at La Flor

A few nights ago, there was a four-acre wildfire near Brasilon Beach within the La Flor Wildlife Refuge. Paso Pacifico rangers and the landowner guards put it out with very limited tools (machetes). We're told the MARENA Rangers arrived the next afternoon to check things out. We still have two more months of a very difficult dry season and need some basic firefighting tools (shovels, rakes, brooms, etc.) as soon as possible. You...

OceanGybe Global Research & Outreach Expedition

Today Paso Pacifico is doing a beach clean-up with local children from Ostional in coordination with OceanGybe, an expedition of Canadian surfers. They describe themselves as "surfers, sailors, and explorers" on "a voyage of exploration, research, and education." Their dream is "to circumnavigate the globe to document the state of the oceans and beaches we visit, search out the best waves and meet new people has become reality." We're excited to...

Update: Spider Monkey Sanctuary

You may recall we were involved in rescuing six spider monkeys. We're still looking for donations for the spider monkey sanctuary at the Domitila Wildlife Reserve, including the following items:kongsballsropedog-toysplush animalnon-electric infant or toddler toysmetal bowls They can be mailed to our office: 872 E. Front, Suite 200, Ventura, CA 93001 Cash donations can be made on our website.

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