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Para la Naturaleza inaugurates the Arboretum Miguel A. “Papo” Vives Heyliger

Submitted on 30 May 2024 - 11:06am

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Located in the Hacienda la Esperanza Nature Reserve in Manatí, the arboretum has more than 1,000 trees, shrubs and plants native and endemic to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

 

Manatí, PR- Sheltered under the shade of the branches of a violet tree, between moments of shared laughter and tears of emotion, family, colleagues and friends of botanist Miguel A. “Papo” Vives Heyliger, celebrated the inauguration of the arboretum that bears his name at the Hacienda La Esperanza Nature Reserve (HLE), in Manatí.

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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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Puerto Rican scientific community promotes innovation against microplastics

Submitted on 24 August 2023 - 3:42pm

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Although these tiny particles continue to contribute to the water pollution problem, local researchers are exploring new solutions.


"These are everyday sights in Puerto Rico today," said Jorge Bauzá, pointing to photos of piles of plastic bottles, garbage bags and foam coolers piled up on idyllic beaches.

"We still have a long way to go to change this plastic culture," emphasized the oceanographer and scientific director of the San Juan Bay Estuary Program, during the annual conference of the Puerto Rico College of Chemists -PR Chem- held recently.

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Grupo Atmar celebrates 22 years protecting sea turtles

Submitted on 3 June 2023 - 12:10pm

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Reaping the fruits of their work for the protection of the leatherback turtles, hawksbill turtles, and green sea turtles, and they are committed to continue recruiting volunteers for their initiatives.

 

Stopping the illegal hunting of sea turtles, the plundering of their nests and the theft of their eggs has been the goal of a group of friends from Maunaba who, since 2001, have been engaged in research on the populations of these endangered species and the alternatives to preserve them.

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

Submitted on 24 May 2023 - 11:32am

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Editor's note: This story contains images of injured animals that may hurt some sensitivities.

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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Only two Puerto Rican parrots in El Yunque survived Hurricane Maria

Submitted on 19 November 2018 - 1:44pm

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More than 50% of the population of Puerto Rican parrots, which is an endangered species, disappeared after Hurricane Maria destroyed its habitat and food source. Only two of the 60-65 birds who lived in El Yunque survived the category 4 storm.

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Para la Naturaleza and Boys & Girls Club Puerto Rico provide nature immersion experiences for youth

Submitted on 12 November 2018 - 1:01pm

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

The non-profits Para la Naturaleza and Boys & Girls Club have partnered to provide nature immersion experiences for youth 6 to 18 years old.

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Center for Coastal Conservation and Restoration celebrates 10th anniversary

Submitted on 6 March 2017 - 7:40pm

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Vida Marina, the Center for Coastal Conservation and Restoration of the University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla celebrates its 10th anniversary. This center had been distinguished for its commitment to educate the community through the conservation and ecological restoration of the northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

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Species become extinct...so?

Submitted on 19 December 2016 - 10:36pm

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Our planet's biodiversity is in danger, with many endangered species. What is the problem with these species dissapearing? 

This article discusses the consequences to our planet and explains why this should concern us.

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James Ayala González: The Panda “Whisperer”

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James Ayala González con un panda rojo

Por Dr. Wilson Gonzalez-Espada, Ciencia Puerto Rico

A well-known mathematics postulate states that: “Through any two points, there is exactly one straight line." Our reality, of course, is much more complicated than that. The life journey of a person is more like the curvy roads of PR-1, or “La Piquiña.”

A perfect example of this is scientist James Ayala González, who started his professional life as a jazz musician and today is a behavioral researcher at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Sichuan Province, Peoples Republic of China.

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