Some marine organisms have venomous structures they use to capture their prey, but upon contact with humans, they can cause itching, burning, and reddening of the skin. Other animals, such as sea snakes, can be very aggressive and dangerous if disturbed while swimming, feeding, or simply resting. […]
The Sacachún Municipality, with the support of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage, invites all citizens of the province of Santa Elena to join the collection of signatures to request the return of San Biritute to the Sacachún Municipality. To do so, please visit the Citizen Service Center located at […]
Although astronomy is the mother of all sciences, light pollution in cities has caused many people to forget to look up at the sky. This is how Michel Doucet, a French engineering physicist and astrophotographer, understands it. "Light pollution causes people in cities to forget about […]
An alternative to using plastic bags. Plastic bags, made from oil and gas, have an estimated lifespan of 1,000 years before breaking down into tiny, toxic particles. The resulting pollution is extremely dangerous. For example, the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation estimates that […]
The "Ruta del Son" Cultural Center and CEFOCINE Sta. Elena are organizing the "Let's Play Movie Making" vacation workshop, aimed at children ages 7 to 13. The goal is to help them become critical of television images, learn audiovisual language, and make their first film. The […]
Today I woke up and hugged the earth, thanking it for letting me live, telling it that I will take good care of it, until the end of my life. Today I woke up and walked toward the water, to thank it for quenching my thirst, that I will not let it end in the world, so I can give others something to drink. Today I […]
In the midst of the severe environmental crisis facing the planet, tourism is presented as one of the alternatives for building a sustainable economy and a more harmonious world for all living beings. However, many tourism practices also have serious environmental impacts. The following are practical recommendations to mitigate the impact of tourism on […]
2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations General Assembly in recognition of these ecosystems and to promote their sustainable management, which contributes "significantly" to development, poverty eradication, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. This is the second time that […]
2010 was internationally designated the International Year for Combating Biodiversity Loss, but it seems that neither globally nor locally has there been significant progress on this issue, which should have culminated in a major global agreement at the Nagoya Biodiversity Summit. This did not happen, and from Nagoya […]
With just a few days left in 2010, we share with you the 10 articles that garnered the most readers on Ballenita Sí. Natural disaster prevention, environmental news and initiatives, myths and legends were part of the daily agenda in a context in which culture and environmental stewardship are becoming increasingly important […]
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