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NCM120816_D220_Juvenal TRIVIÑOS, president of the Chaihuin Village Fishermens Association, diving for Chilean abalone (Concholepas concholepas), which is actually not an abalone but a species of marine mollusk (to be confirmed), off the coast of the Valdivian Coastal Reserve near Chaihuin village, Chaihuin Village, Los Rios, Chile, Juvenal has been a key person working with TNC to establish a no-take zone for the Chaihuin Village FIshermens Association so that local benthic marine resources have a chance to rejeuvenate. ©2012 Nick Hall
Studying Life Underwater

We dived into the depths of the Pacific Ocean to gather key data in order to protect the marine wildlife and recover the productivity of the Valdivian coast in southern Chile. Read more.

WOPA051017_D122_salemas © Elise Woltersdorf
Sustainable Fisheries in the Humboldt Current

Find out about sustainable fisheries in the Humboldt Current to protect their valuable fishes and wildlife. Learn more.

Waterfalls at IguaçuWaterfalls at Iguaçu National Park, Brazil. ©Scott Warren
El Boldo

22 landowners have donated their property to create a new park in Zapallar. Learn more about this success

El RobleEl Roble is a semi-arid area dominated by large rock outcrops and supports a large reptile and avian population. © Tom Crowley
Altos de Cantillana Nature Sanctuary

Established by the Chilean government in 2010, his Nature Sanctuary is located approximately 25 miles from Santiago. Learn More

Beekeeping ProjectNeighbors of the Valdivian Coastal Reserve in Chile are engaged in a beekeeping project sponsored by The Nature Conservancy. © Alfredo Almonacid
Neighbors of the Valdivian Coastal Reserve

The Conservancy helps local communities stay involved in sustainable, economically profitable activities that benefit people and nature. Read more

La Campana National ParkLa Campana National Park. © Tom Crowley
Chile’s first public opinion poll on environmental issues

The results reveal surprisingly strong national awareness and support for conservation. Learn More

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Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

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