Indigenous monkeys freed from certain death in lab testing in Colombia.
In the mountains of Palmira, in southwestern Colombia, 108 monkeys are undergoing treatment to recover from the mistreatment and cruelty to which they were subjected in the laboratories of a foundation that used them to test a vaccine against malaria. The apes were for years in the Centro de Investigación …
Tourism authority pledges 30km for public trails.
The Panama Tourism Authority (Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá, ATP), together with the private sector and local governments, inaugurated the first phase for the Ruta de la Caldera in El Valle de Antón this Friday, composed of 30 kilometers of trails, aiming to position El Valle as an adventure tourism …
Meeting ends with numerous new compliance laws for Marine Wildlife
The eighth Our Ocean world conference closed with 341 commitment agreements for an estimated amount of $19.978 million to safeguard the oceans.The totality of agreements was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, who thanked the support of the participants and the Panamanian Government, NGOs …
COIBA receives international recognition as nature preserve
Three marine protected areas won Blue Park Awards for outstanding marine wildlife conservation at the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) the Marine Conservation Institute announced on February 5. ).The three areas awarded this year are: Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area (Pitcairn Islands, United Kingdom), the Cordillera de Coiba …
Panama assuming lead in organizing COP on Endangered Species
Representatives from 183 countries will participate between November 14 and 25 in Panama at the 19th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites). More than 2,500 attendees are expected from the 183 countries that have signed the …
The Natural environment of Panama can be pivotal for entire Planet.
I constantly pound the drum that we live in a very unique and diverse region of the globe. There are things in Panama that are distinct and relegated to our republic and should be protected at all costs. As PNO covered the logging in Darien, coastline cleanup, over fishing, among …
Just when my day was going OK. I read this shit.
The laws are present, the penalties need to be harsher…..like DEATH. In a comprehensive analysis of the general state of nature, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) released its latest Global Living Planet Index 2022, which shows an average 69% decline in the relative population abundance of animal species …
Vulnerable PANAMANIAN species added to illegal poaching concern
Case of crime against wildlife of male Pavón in Tortí is clarified COURTESY MYENVIRONMENTThe male Curassow species while being captured. (Illustrative) Thursday, September 29, 2022 – 6:50 a.m. Ireland Sotillo irlanda.sotillo@elsiglo.com.pa MiAmbiente sends explanatory note about viral video about illegal hunting of the bird known as “Pavón macho”. The Ministry of …
Upcoming climate conference a key to action in Latin America
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/220926/accion-climatica-basada-ciencia-clave?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Science-based climate action is one of the key points of the joint position that the Americas will present on Agriculture during the COP27 Climate Summit next November in Egypt, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) reported this Saturday. ). Ministers and senior officials of Agriculture from 32 countries …
Studies of oceans in Latin America are presently occurring in PANAMA.
http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/expertos-analizan-panama-situacion-retos-mares-america-latina/24209795 The event started yesterday, and will run until Friday. Today continues the second day of activities of the XIX Latin American Congress of Marine Sciences (Colacmar), which takes place in Panama, with the aim of analyzing the environmental and conservation challenges facing the seas in this region and throughout …
Illegal siezure of Ridley’s Sea Turtle eggs discovered in Los Santos
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/decomisan-1151-huevos-tortuga-marina-santos/24209523?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http The National Aeronaval Service finds a sack with suspected sea turtle eggs abandoned on Horcones de Tonosí beach. There were 499 sea turtle eggs inside. One thousand 151 sea turtle eggs of the Olive Ridley or Olive Ridley species (Lepidochelys Olivacea), were seized in the district of Tonosí, by members …
On the good side of things, Panama continues to prioritize Coiba as jewel of conservation.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220909/coiba-laboratorio-humanidad?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Coiba AIP is a public interest association that conducts scientific research in the Coiba National Park. Edgardo Díaz Ferguson is the director of the organization and talks about the work he does and the plans to promote science in the country. Coiba National Park has been a World Heritage …
Panama and Costa Rica region remain bountiful in terms of bio-diversity.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/ciencia/220902/biologia-evolutiva-asociaciones-organismos?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The number of species that exist on the planet is a puzzle that scientists are trying to decipher, as well as their evolution, the ties between different orders, families, genera and species, and the behaviors and survival strategies that they developed over millions of years . . “The complexity and …
PANAMA graced by the amazing creature of the Bottlenose Dolphins
https://es-us.finanzas.yahoo.com/noticias/delfines-crean-alianzas-humanos-192201834.html Science Writing, Aug 29 (EFE).- Male bottlenose dolphins form networks of alliances at various levels, which are the largest known outside of human beings, says a study published today by PNAS. These cooperative relationships between groups increase the access of males to females, according to research that studied 121 …
Money to be spent in Bocas and Pedasi. AMAZING
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/destinoestrella/220827/renovaran-centro-visitantes-bocas-toro?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In order to provide national and international tourists with a quality experience, Iván Eskildsen, administrator of the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), gave the order to proceed to the company RCContractors, Inc. to begin the remodeling works of the visitor centers of the districts of Boquete, Bocas del Toro and …
They should be working for PNO- I’ve have been saying this for years. Start with the BAY upon arrival.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/promocion-turistica-genera-impacto-economico-700-millones/24207513?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http PROMTUR Panama reported that the goal of the economic impact at the end of 2022 is estimated at $1.5 billion A total of $752.6 million is the economic benefit that has been generated for the country, from January to June 2022, as a result of the strategy in charge …
UN finally at the point where progress and agreements can be finalized to protect the oceans.
https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/internacional/entra-recta-final-para-lograr-tratado-proteja-oceanos/24207311?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sch=http After four previous rounds and two years of delays due to the pandemic, it is expected that over the next two weeks the governments will finally agree Countries around the world began this Monday the last round of negotiations for an international treaty to protect the high seas with …
National Geographic and Panama display exhibit on impact of “plactics” and “ocean”
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/cafe-estrella/cultura/220809/planeta-plastico-exposicion-replantea-material?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Bottles, toys, and other personal items hang from the ceiling of the Panama Interoceanic Canal Museum. About 600 types of plastic are part of ‘Planet or plastic?’ of the National Geographic Society, an exhibition that rethinks the usefulness of this necessary material, but at the same time harmful to the environment …
Minds seem to be workking at ANCON, as reduction of protected areas “rejected”
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220803/ong-ancon-rechaza-reduccion-42-3-area-protegida-donoso?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The NGO Ancón expressed its rejection of the 42.3% reduction of the Donoso protected area, through Resolution DM-0139-2022 of the Ministry of the Environment, of July 11, published in the Official Gazette of July 15. Ancón explained that as an entity involved in the creation of the many protected …
13 donors contribute $150 Million to improve Latin America Marine corridor
http://elsiglo.com.pa/economia/panama-tres-paises-recibiran-150-millones-para-fortalecer-corredor-marino/24204196 Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica and Ecuador will receive $150 million to strengthen the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR). This money will be financed by 13 international, public and private organizations dedicated and committed to protecting the seas and the environment. In addition, they will offer technical assistance. The announcement …
Previously unacesible protected area now open for discovery.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220704/autorizan-acceso-areas-protegidas-chiriqui?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Visits by national and foreign tourists to the protected areas of the province of Chiriquí are already allowed, after the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) decreed lowering the yellow alert to green alert in four provinces and the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca, authorizing access to the four protected areas of the …
Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) logs complaint against SEA ENERGY SHIPPING for violations.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/220622/amplian-denuncia-empresa-sea-energy?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The environmental lawyer, Harley James Mitchell Morán, has filed a criminal complaint against the company Sea Energy Shipping, INC., for having put the marine environment at risk through its poor management of the fuel barge called Sea Lion. The criminal complaint is based on documents from the Panama Maritime …
Panama with another HUGE step in conservation,….but why then allow fishing exceptions in protected areas?
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/nacional/220616/comienza-panama-reunion-interamericana-proteger-tortugas-marinas?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles (COP 10 CIT) began this Wednesday a three-day meeting in Panama with the presence of almost twenty countries and the objective of deepening efforts to protect these endangered species. “Today this important COP for the region begins, with …
VIDEO: Much like Darien, Peru sees decline in Rainforest timber.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/planeta/220603/video-silencioso-ocaso-abuelos-bosque-peruano PNO readers please visit this video, very informative.
Mysteries and Beauty of the COIBA preserve studied and shown to world.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/ciencia/220603/mirada-profunda-cordillera-coiba Using underwater strategies and near-surface video cameras, a pioneering international team documented the mountains of the marine reserve. Dr. Guzmán participated in all 11 dives. STRI Sharks, lobsters and abundant soft corals were some of the species that scientist Héctor Guzmán observed from a submarine, on the first scientific expedition …
PRAISE GOD! Is this really MY PANAMA?? Country can be a LEADER in CONSERVATION in Latin America.
Anyone who knows me, knows I could go on for HOURS about my feelings over MiAMBIENTE in the past. Be it logging in Darien, or pollution in the Bay. I STRONGLY feel that the ENVIRONMENT and WILDLIFE are THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS for PANAMA to PROTECT. Read the archives and …
Keep an eye here…..PNO just posted about OVER-FISHING. Here is agreement with Panama and her “Prince” future husband in Ghana.
This reeks of INSIDER BS. Bust as I have stated….’THIS IS PANAMA”. http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/principe-diputada-harding-prometen-apoyar-panama-tema-pesquero/24201569 Harding assured that from the National Assembly he will provide all the necessary support The Prince of Ghana, Anthony Bart-Appiah, together with his Panamanian fiancee, Deputy Kayra Harding, met with the General Administrator of the Aquatic Resources …
Boliva and Peru take action against overfishing and “by-catch” to save species from extinction. VIDEO
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/planeta/220519/video-bolivia-peru-abren-laboratorio-producir-peces-riesgo-extincion
Panama touts success in recovering rainforest territory.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220422/panama-recupera-decada-3-cobertura-boscosa From 2012 to 2021, Panama managed to recover 3% of forest cover, going from 65% to 68% of the total, confirmed the Minister of the Environment, Milciades Concepción. The results are part of the findings recorded in the first Map of Forest and Other Wooded Land 2021, which was …
Bio-Diversity Video: CUBA
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/planeta/220414/video-cuba-protege-biodiversidad-principal-humedal-potencial-impacto-cambio-climatico