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The Humboldt Current supplies more than 15 percent of the world's annual fish catch.

Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti). It feeds on small fish —particularly anchovies and sardines—and squid along the Peruvian and Chilean coasts. Its survival is threatened by overfishing, coastal development and climate change. The Conservancy’s Humboldt Current Project is supporting the creation of marine protected areas and promoting sustainable fishing practices in Chile. © Rodrigo Moraga © Rodrigo Moraga

The Andes Mountains runs parallel to Peru’s Pacific Ocean coastline, separating the country into three geographic regions: a narrow coastal plain to the west, the highlands in and around the Andes, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. The influence of the Andes and the Humboldt Current keep much of Peru cooler than it’s tropical equatorial neighbors. Because of its varied topography and climate, Peru has a high biodiversity that includes almost 6,000 endemic plant and animal species.

Featured Stories

Rímac river canyon close to Infiernillo village. © Walter Wust

Aquafondo

We partnered with Grupo GEA and the Fondo de las Américas (FONDAM) to create the Lima Water Fund.

Lomas with vegetation in Atiquipa, Peru. © Juan José Rodríguez/The Nature Conservancy

Fog Catchers

We are helping catching fog in the desert. See how it benefits nature and people.

Local fishermen in Pachacamac Islands, Lima. © Marcela Torres, The Nature Conservancy

Sustainable Fishing

It benefits nature as well as the livelihoods of the people who depend upon it. Learn more.

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Photos

Going up towards the Rimac's headwaters, the coastal desert gives way to mountain shrub vegetation and cacti. © Walter H. Wust

Lima's Water

See beautiful images of the watersheds we are helping protect to supply the city with clean water.

Marine birds are better protected in Guano Islands and Capes National Reserve, in Peru. © Tom Crowley

Guano Islands and Capes National Reserve

See the guano birds found in this coastal area or Peru.

Around the Americas

Brazilian Amazon
The largest remaining tropical forest is home to nearly one third of the planet's plants and animals. Explore it

Mesoamerican Reef
Spanning Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras, it is the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and second in the world only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Learn more

Facts about Climate Change

Children in developing countries are likely to face the greatest risks from climate change. Read more interesting facts

Keeping Corals Colorful in Indonesia

Join Rod Salm and the Conservancy on a journey to discover and refine the principles that are protecting reefs the world over from coral bleaching. Learn more

Deserts and Arid lands

Deserts are among the harshest habitats on Earth. And while it may seem to be hospitable to nothing, look a little closer: the desert is teeming with life. We’re working on a variety of solutions to ensure this habitat—and its species—are around for future generations. Learn more