Whale and dolphin watching can be an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Organized whale and dolphin tours must be highly controlled and well-guided, always paying close attention to the well-being of these animals. The following information is a general guide and should be supplemented by local regulations. GENERAL INFORMATION ON WHAT IS ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED: Hold encounters […]
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The following rules have been developed for a responsible whale watching operation. If you are on board and aware of these rules, and the vessel violates them, in addition to complaining to the crew at the time, you are requested to notify the port authorities upon your return so that […]
Representation of dolphins on a weaving mat (an instrument used for weaving). Manteño Culture (500-1500 AD) By: Cristina Castro. Researcher, cetacean expert. The Ecuadorian coast, after 10,000 years of human occupation, was the scene of extremely important cultural processes. Isla de la Plata, located in Machalilla National Park, was a ceremonial and commercial center used […]
Closed seasons are periods of time during which hunting or fishing is prohibited; their importance lies in the fact that they generally apply to species that would otherwise be overexploited for commercial purposes to the point of extinction. LET'S NOT ENCOURAGE ILLEGAL CATCH BY PURCHASING THESE SPECIES DURING CLOSED TIMES […]
According to a United Nations study, the production of a single computer requires 240 kilograms of fossil fuel, 1,500 liters of water, and 22 kilograms of chemicals. The extraction of metals such as copper, platinum, and tin often causes significant ecological damage as well as serious labor rights violations. Later, when these metals are processed […]
With the widespread introduction of computers, some of our beliefs disappeared, such as the fact that leaving them on was better than turning them off and on every day. As these beliefs became popular, the general public didn't know what to believe, so in this article, we'll explain which are myths and which are real. Myth #1: […]
By: Nicolás Díaz Reinoso Whether it's their colors, their designs, or what they represent to the wearer, tattoos, beyond being a cry of rebellion, are a way of creating art or supporting an ideology through the use of the body. However, this practice is not something recent or […]
Like other marine species, birds can also be impacted by marine debris through entanglement, ingestion, and habitat disruption. Entanglement: Fishing gear in the sea or on beaches is one of the main causes of bird entanglement, which can even lead to […]
The Surf Route is part of the Spondylus Route, stretching from the Playas canton in the Guayas province, passing through the provinces of Santa Elena and Manabí, to the Atacames canton in the Esmeraldas province. It covers more than 560 kilometers of beaches, as well as specific spots […]
This is what Manuel and I were wondering while we were talking about the guerrillas, natural resources, and the possibility of a greater presence of multinational corporations. Manuel is an artist, a farm worker, and one of those people it's a pleasure to meet and converse with. Of course, always with a cigarette or a good […]
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