| 04/September/2011 - Value chain analysis of the main artisanal fisheries in the Galera-San Francisco Marine Reserve |
 The study “Value chain analysis of the main artisanal fisheries in the Galera-San Francisco Marine Reserve” accurately explains and illustrates the commercial processes for the most valuable species of the artisanal fishing sector within the Marine Reserve. These species include Pacific bearded brotula (Brotula clarkae), Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus), Striped bonito (Sarda orientalis) and Green spiny lobster (Panulirus gracilis). Each of these species is included in the study due to their impact on overall economic activity in the communities, as well as feasibility of research. The study also provides valuable information about potential changes in the chain to acquire greater efficiency and growth in the appropriate areas, each directed towards principles of responsible and sustainable development in the region. This is the first detailed study of its kind within the region.
More information: Value chain analysis of the main artisanal fisheries in the Galera-San Francisco Marine Reserve, 2011 (english) (1,21 MB, pdf); also available in the PUBLICATION section.
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| 13/August/2011 - Meeting of the Regional Initiative for the Conservation and Wise Use of Mangroves and Coral Reefs in the Americas |
 Nazca represented the NGOs of conservation and research of corals of Ecuador at the Second Meeting of the Regional Initiative for the Conservation and Wise Use of Mangroves and Coral Reefs in the Americas (Ramsar Wetlands Convention, 14-16 of June 2011). This meeting gathered delegates from the governments of Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador, as well as various NGOs from the Region. The objective of the meeting was to work on the Initiative strategic framework, including its mission, vision and objectives on a consensus base. Priority areas and necessary activities for conservation and sustainable use of mangroves and corals of Region were identified. The results of this work will be use as basis for the next meetings of the Initiative that will take place in December 2011 in Jamaica, and subsequently at the 11th Conferences of the Parties to the Ramsar Covention (COP11) in Romania in 2012. |
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| 13/August/2011 - Potential threat of the octocoral species Carijoa riisei in the Galera San Francisco Marine Reserve |
Researchers from Nazca report the propagation of the octocoral species Carijoa riisei over rocky substrates at “Roca del Quingue” and “Punta Alta” in the Galera San Francisco Marine Reserve in May 2011. This is an invasive species that has caused serious damages in the Hawaiian Islands, replacing native species and affecting mainly black coral colonies (Kahn and Grigg, 2005). It is unknown if the expansion of C. riisei in Galera San Francisco Reserve is an isolated case, or if it also occurs in other localities along the coast of Ecuador. In order to determine the status of propagation of the species, a thorough assessment along the coast is required.
More information: Nazca Amenazas Carijoa Agosto 2011 (spanish) (1,11MB, pdf); also available in the PUBLICATIONS section. |
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| 28/July/2011 - Researchers from Nazca presented lectures in the training course for new guides of the Puntilla de Santa Elena Faunistic Reserve (REMACOPSE) |
 Fernando Rivera and Priscilla Martinez, researchers from Nazca, collaborated with the Ministries of the Environment and Tourism during the training course of the new group of tourist guides of the REMACOPSE at the 1th of June 2011. Their presentations included topics such a diversity of marine ecosystems, marine fauna of the Puntilla de Santa Elena and the role of marine protected areas.
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| 28/July/2011 - Park rangers and managers of marine protected areas of Ecuador received a training course on techniques for monitoring marine biodiversity |
 The Institute Nazca with the financial support of Conservation International organized a training course on survey techniques of marine biodiversity in Puerto Lopez, Machalilla National Park from May 9-12, 2011. The objective of the course was to train managers and park rangers of the marine protected areas of Ecuador in subtidal surveys and to promote the knowledge of their MPAs. Twelve representatives of the Ministry of the Environment who work the MPAs: Machalilla, Pacoche, Muisne, Galera-San Francisco, Santa Clara Island, and Puntilla de Santa Elena receive the training. |
