Chile is a key player in cuttlefish fishing in this region, landing over 105,000 tons of this mollusk in 2023, with a continuing trend into 2024 featuring a remarkable growth of 56%.

As World Whale Day highlights critical threats, Greenpeace demands urgent action to address whale fatalities linked to fishing nets and vessel strikes along Chile's coast.

The concession of Route 5 in Chiloé incorporates 7 ecological corridors— a unique measure in Chile— aimed at protecting wildlife while enhancing connectivity on the island.

Following a devastating wildfire, over 7,000 residents in Penco have called for the immediate suspension of a rare earth mining project proposed by Aclara Resources, citing overwhelming community opposition and heightened environmental concerns.

Maricunga is already on the path to becoming the 'white gold' frontier, but here water reigns supreme: it's an Andean wetland and the flamingos have a lot to say about it. With the Atacama salt flat serving as a precedent, complete with sanctions and scientific alerts, no detail can now be hidden.

The ruling highlights that the Ministry of Environment failed to adequately consider minimum sustainability criteria in the delimitation of the urban wetland, identifying shortcomings in safeguarding the ecological characteristics and functioning of the wetland, as well as maintaining its hydrological regime.

Sernapesca is monitoring the mortality of 283 tons of salmon in Quinchao due to low oxygen levels. Invermar has activated a biomass removal plan. Environmental organizations warn of an ecological disaster and hold the salmon farming industry accountable, demanding an end to expansion and the protection of designated areas.

The Council of Ministers has declared the Humboldt Penguin a Natural Monument, prohibiting its capture and mistreatment throughout Chile. This measure, which garnered a record 9,000 public observations, aims to protect this endemic species recently reclassified as "Endangered," with a population decline exceeding 80% in recent decades.

The Latin American magazine Somos el Cambio published a highlighted interview discussing Oceanósfera's initiatives in marine environmental education, showcasing national impact figures and warnings about the marine ecosystem crisis. The publication emphasizes its commitment to shaping new generations of devoted stewards.

This breeding season marks the most successful year in recent times for the ecosystem surrounding the Maipo River Wetland and the Ojos de Mar lagoons, thanks to ongoing conservation programs and the dedicated work of organizations committed to preserving this ecosystem along both riverbanks.