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The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence presented the School for the Management of Marine Protected Areas of the Southern Cone at international meeting

The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence presented the School for the Management of Marine Protected Areas of the Southern Cone at international meeting 1080 718 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea

The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence participated in two meetings organized in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from October 9 to 13, in order to share management and training experiences,…

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Seismic prospecting in the Northern Argentine Basin has been temporarily sus-pended, with conditions.

Seismic prospecting in the Northern Argentine Basin has been temporarily sus-pended, with conditions. 2500 1668 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
In reference to the project called “ARGENTINA OFFSHORE SEISMIC ACQUISITION CAMPAIGN; NORTH ARGENTINA BASIN (CAN 108, CAN 100, AND CAN 114 AREAS),” the Argentine organiza-tions of the Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence consider that the decision adopted on June 3 by the Federal Court of Appeals of Mar del Plata, brings important elements, although it is not enough. read more

A collaborative project was announced for the protection of the Patagonian marine biodiversity, with the support of the European Union

A collaborative project was announced for the protection of the Patagonian marine biodiversity, with the support of the European Union 1024 768 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
The announcement was made during a visit by the European Union to the Province of Chubut in the company of provincial and municipal authorities, together with representatives of the Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea. read more
Prospección sísmica. Riesgos e impactos

Scientific information shows that the sea asks for silence

Scientific information shows that the sea asks for silence 1000 974 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
In order to contribute to a healthier ocean, the Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence sent the Argentine authorities the technical document “Seismic Prospecting. Risks and impacts in the Argentine Sea”. read more

Rejection to the approval of the seismic exploration project in the Argentinian Sea

Rejection to the approval of the seismic exploration project in the Argentinian Sea 1289 1218 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea

The Argentinian organizations of the Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence express our categorical rejection of the approval of the project presented by the Equinor company to carry out…

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Rejection of mining activity zoning law in Chubut

Rejection of mining activity zoning law in Chubut 150 150 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea

The Argentinian organizations of the Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea and Areas of Influence express our rejection of Law XVII No. 149 on the zoning of mining activity in Chubut, passed by…

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William Conway

In memory of William Conway

In memory of William Conway 846 1024 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
At the age of 91, a world leader in conservation has passed away. Claudio Campagna, founder of the Forum and friend of William Conway remembers him. read more
Pingüino Magallanes (Spheniscus magellanicus), Foto: J. Deely

We condemn the destruction of nests and the damage caused to the Magellanic penguin colony of the Punta Tombo Reserve and request the reinforcement of their protection.

We condemn the destruction of nests and the damage caused to the Magellanic penguin colony of the Punta Tombo Reserve and request the reinforcement of their protection. 1024 731 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
Dozens of Magellanic penguins were killed in the middle of their breeding season after a man drove a bulldozer over an 800-meter road in the Punta Tombo Important Bird Area (AICA) in Chubut, Argentina. read more
Webinario Basura plástica marina

Marine plastic litter

Marine plastic litter 1279 1280 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
The Forum’s working group, Mar Patagónico Limpio, participated in the webinar “Marine plastic litter: impacts and solutions”. read more
Andrea Michelson

New coordinator, Andrea Michelson

New coordinator, Andrea Michelson 1779 1253 The Forum for the Conservation of the Patagonian Sea
The Forum has a new coordinator, Andrea Michelson read more

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