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Wetlands: vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and human activity

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The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats are among the most affected, and their restoration will begin in March.


Despite the importance of wetlands for humans and other species, these ecosystems - historically and erroneously considered wastelands - face threats from climate change and from the citizenry itself, with actions such as drainage and landfilling, compromising their vital functions.

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Conservation specialists urge for the care of leatherback and other turtle species' habitats

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The leatherback nesting period in Puerto Rico began at the end of March and may extend until July.

The leatherback nesting season in Puerto Rico began a little over a month ago. Given the reported cases that have resulted in the loss of this and other species of sea turtles, the organization Tortugueros del Sur urged the care of their habitats to ensure that hatchings can be successful.

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Saving a coastal jewel

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Por Aurora Rivera Arguinzoni / arivera@elnuevodia.com

The designation of the Isla Verde Reef Natural Reserve will help save this rich ecosystem, right off the coast of Puerto Rico's metropolitan area, for generations to come.

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