The Eco-Tourism River Transportation Project for Santay Island, Duran, and Samanes Park was sent to President Rafael Correa Delgado, who has instructed the Ministers of Tourism and Environment to analyze it and respond. We look forward to receiving this information. We remind you that this project consists of […]
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Photo: Ecuadorian Fisheries Undersecretariat. From July 1st to October 7th, 2011, a dorado ban will be in effect along the entire Ecuadorian coast. During this period, fishing for this species will be regulated for artisanal and industrial fleets. The ban will continue throughout the year for dorados with […]
The "ghost crab" or "runner crab" is so named because of its characteristic ability to appear and disappear rapidly within its burrows. In fact, its scientific name, Ocypode, comes from the Greek word for "swift feet." Able to reach speeds of 15 km/h, ghost crabs are among the fastest in the world. Their burrows are […]
Ecosol Foundation Press Release. Through this statement, we inform our fellow citizens that construction is underway in our city on the Metrovía Trunk 2 project. One of the project's activities is to remove the trees found in the […]
One of the most important contributions to wildlife conservation in our country is now available in online (free) and print formats: the Red Book of Mammals of Ecuador. It contains information on endangered species, organized by the degree of threat to each species. Ten years after the first […]
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. […]
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 […]
By Pier Luiggi Maquilón Lipari On December 17th and 18th, the 1st Christmas Bird Count was held at the La Prosperina Protective Forest. This event was promoted by the Probosque Foundation and sought to determine the bird populations in the Forest and surrounding areas (Puerto Hondo Mangroves and Parque […]
WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN THE LOMA ALTA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE? It's home to more than 300 species of birds, 40 species of amphibians and reptiles, and more than 218 species of trees and epiphytic plants such as orchids and bromeliads. The Reserve includes cloud forest, humid pre-montane forest, and dry forest. WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS COUNT? It's a race against time […]
This year, the National Police's Environmental Protection Unit (UPMA) has seized more than 8,000 cubic meters of illegally logged timber; more than 1,000 species of wild flora; and nearly the same number of captive wild animals. Among the most trafficked animals are birds, bears, monkeys, and turtles. […]
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