Madre de las Aguas and Parrot, Dominican Republic

Some 5,600 plant species are found in the Dominican Republic
as well as 20 land mammal species and 303 bird species

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Pedro BankThe Dominican Republic's Historic Decree 
The Conservancy applauds a decree which adds  31 new protected areas in the Dominican Republic. 

Pelagio- Mayor of the Sea TurtlesMayor of the Sea Turtles
Known as the “Mayor of the Sea Turtles” in his small community, a Mano Juan local takes his self-appointed responsibility to protect sea turtles very seriously. Meet Pelagio>>

Sea FanAdopt a Coral Reef
The Nature Conservancy's Adopt a Coral Reef program raises funds for important coral reef projects in the Dominican Republic.

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