With the first rays of sunlight, the silence of the Ecuasal Wetland in Mar Bravo, Salinas, Ecuador, is broken by the sound of oystercatchers and grey-headed gulls in this magical gathering place for migratory, resident, and other vagrant birds. The Ecuasal Wetland is home to some 140 species of birds […]
By: Evelio Reyes Tipán I grew up in the coastal marine environment of my Santa Elena peninsula, which, in addition to beautiful beaches, has wetlands where you learn to appreciate nature. We have, for example, the Velasco Ibarra and El Azúcar dam areas, considered inland wetlands with scenic beauty and useful to the community that uses them […]
Ecuador is rich in wildlife. However, these natural resources continue to be substantially diminished by deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and poaching, which has left many of these wild species threatened or in danger of extinction. If we don't help save them, they may be the last generations […]
Seed bombs are one of the least risky weapons in guerrilla gardening. They generally consist of small balls, no bigger than a tennis ball, made of seeds, clay, and compost. They are intended to be thrown by "guerrilla gardeners" in hard-to-reach places.
This collection of recommendations aims to encourage a more conscious and responsible attitude among travelers when planning their vacations. It was recently announced that an initiative bringing together nearly 700 travel agencies in Spain will distribute 30,000 copies of the "Decalogue of the Responsible Traveler" to their clients. Decalogue of the Responsible Traveler. 1.- Before […]
We're in the holiday season, a time when internet users spend more time online, whether looking for shopping opportunities, electronically planning meetings, and conducting online or mobile banking transactions. To help you stay alert, below are some of the most common scams used to commit fraud […]
Christmas shouldn't be an extra burden on the environment. With a little effort and imagination, we can reduce this season's environmental impact. Here are some ideas to help celebrate while caring for the Earth. BUY LESS Not all gifts have to be store-bought. You can give more […]
Ecuador's largest and most important Agroecological Fair will take place this Friday, October 16th, at the University of Guayaquil's Main Plaza as part of the National Food Sovereignty Festival, organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Federation of Agricultural Centers and Peasant Organizations of the Coast (FECAOL) with […]
In Jocay, capital of the Manteña Confederation, the goddess of Health was worshipped, with a very fine and large emerald carved in the shape of a human head. Her name was UMIÑA, and her sanctuary was very famous as it was a place of pilgrimage for the sick from all over, who came there […]
PHOTO: Milton V. ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST BIODIVERSITY AREAS IN SERIOUS DANGER DUE TO THE INTENTION TO EXPAND THE OIL FRONTIER IN PASTAZA AND MORONA SANTIAGO Ecuador has one of the 17 megadiversity regions in the world. The Ecuadorian Amazon contains 101% of the planet's plant species […]
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