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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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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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Worrying coast erosion during hurricane season

Submitted on 27 August 2017 - 1:18pm

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A study performed by the Professor Maritza Barreto Orta and students at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras campus, titled The status of Puerto Rico's Coast, gains importance during hurricane season as it identifies areas impacted by erosion. 

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UPRRP seeks fund for restoration of coral reefs

Submitted on 18 July 2017 - 10:34am

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends the assignment of $200,000 federal funds for the program on restoration of coral reefs from the University of Puerto at Rio Piedras as part of the Coastal Resilience Grants. 

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Beaches and reef under serious threats

Submitted on 22 April 2015 - 9:53am

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Emmanuel A. Estrada López

The reefs and beaches that are fundamental for the coastal ecosystem are threatened by acidification and the rise in the sea level caused by climate change.

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