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Hope for the species in danger of extinction

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Verónica B. Fonseca García

During the simposium organized by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) the topic of dicussion was to develop strategies to protect endemic species.

 

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Citizens can help to save the Puerto Rican parrot

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The USFWS is conducting an environmental evaluation draft to reintroduce the third cohort of Puerto Rican parrots. They are accepting comments and suggestions from the public about the best places to reintroduce the parrot. To see the draft, visit: http://www.fws.gov/caribbean/ES/3rd-Pop-PRparrot.htm

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Manatí is designated as national mammal

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The manatí was designated as national mammal by the Governor of Puerto Rico. September 7th was named the day of the conservationa of the caribbean manati in Puerto Rico.

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Significant increase in the number of tinglar's nests

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Mariela Fullana Acosta / mariela.fullana@gfrmedia.com

Reports indicated that there are 1,390 tinglra's nests distributed across the Puerto Rican coasts.

 

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ONU recognizes work with Manatíes in Puerto Rico

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Gloria Ruiz Kuilan / gruiz@elnuevodia.com

ONU recognizes the conservation efforts with the manatíes in Puerto Rico as a model that can be replicated with other species in other countries.

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Las Cabachuelas, an underground treasure

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Aurora Rivera Arguinzoni / arivera@elnuevodia.com

In 2012, Las Cabachuelas cave system was designated as a natural reserve. Unfortunately, the money destined to promote its conservation its being used for other purposes, putting this important ecosystem at risk.

 

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Isla de mona will become a laboratory for teachers and students

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León / galvarado@elnuevodia.com

ISLA DE MONA – DRNA is looking into allowing teachers and students to conduct research with scientific puproses in Isla de Mona.

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Thousands of small crabs (cobitos) took over the coast of Isla de Mona

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The Island that only a few know

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Por Gerardo E. Alvarado León / galvarado@elnuevodia.com

ISLA DE MONA - Isla de Mona has a system of caves that has been studied for many years and that showed the history of Puerto Rico.

 

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