Within Ecuadorian territorial waters, the Galapagos Islands are declared a "whale sanctuary," and the rest of the territorial waters are designated a "whale refuge." Photo: Santa Elena Tourism Office. When they reach our territory, in addition to being prey to natural predators, humpback whales face a series of problems due to […]
Category Archives: CONSUMO RESPONSABLE
AQUACULTURE: Farming of animals and plants in farms or cages in water. This includes fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, mollusks, plants, and algae intended for food or any other use by humans (recreation, study, production of products). Many of these farms use large quantities of chemicals (antibiotics) to prevent […]
Can we trust the claims or advertisements on some of the products we buy? What does it mean for a product to be eco-friendly? What are the differences between recyclable and recycled? What does "non-toxic" really mean? Why don't any products appear with the GMO label, if there's so much talk about it? The reality is that as consumers, we don't […]
The ClimaCleando project continues its journey, and since last week it has been rolling along the southern coast of Ecuador, carrying a clear message of awareness and action against climate change at each stop. ClimaCleando is made up of a team of seven young people from the city of Quito, including 23 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
When months ago the Provincial Director of Environment of Santa Elena, Daniel Castillo, sent a letter to the Ecuadorian Transit Commission to carry out vehicle control at Olón beach based on Article 173 of the General Regulations for the Application of the Organic Law on Transportation, which specifically prohibits "the circulation […]
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