Places

Lomas with vegetation in Atiquipa, Peru © Juan José Rodríguez/TNC
 

If finding water in the desert is a blessing, then the Lomas de Atiquipa really are blessed!

The Nature Conservancy is working to protect the Humboldt Current as well as the livelihoods of the people who depend upon it. 

Strategies

Humboldt Penguins © Alfonso Blanco/TNC

Numbers of Humboldt penguins have dwindled. Find out what is happening and how you can help.

 

People

Coastal deserts of Perú. © Daniela Mibelli/TNC;

The newly created Guano Islands and Capes National Reserve protects millions of marine "guano birds" that live on the rocky islands.

Learn about catching fog in the desert and how it benefits nature and people! 

Multimedia

Guano birds. © Walter Wust

Watch a slideshow of the guano birds found in the coastal areas or Peru.

Explore a cool interactive feature to see how the Conservancy protects freshwater resources worldwide.

There are many ways to support conservation projects in Peru. 

 

 
Images (top to bottom, left to right): Lomas with vegetation in Atiquipa, Peru © Juan José Rodríguez/TNC; Humboldt Penguins © Alfonso Blanco/TNC; Coastal deserts of Perú. © Daniela Mibelli/TNC; Guano birds. © Walter Wust.