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Marine Otter Chungungo
Patagon Journal

Marine Otter Chungungo

While many flock to South America’s coastlines for whale watching, catching a rare glimpse of the marine otter is no less exciting. Known affectionately in Spanish by many names - chungungo, nutria del mar, el gato del mar (sea cat) - the lotrina felina is a South American otter species belonging to the mustelidae (weasel) family, and is a cousin to the larger European otter.

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Elisa Corcuera 1973 - 2017
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Elisa Corcuera 1973 - 2017

Remembering a brilliant Chilean Conservationist

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La Mar
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La Mar

Fine dining with sustainable seafood.

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Patagonia Mar Y Tierra Working Group
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Patagonia Mar Y Tierra Working Group

Promoting collaborative networks and integrated marine-terrestrial conservation strategies in Chilean Patagonia.

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Hiking Alongside The Strait Of Magellan
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Hiking Alongside The Strait Of Magellan

At the southernmost tip of South America, a five-day trek alongside the magnificent Strait of Magellan offers hikers the unforgettable opportunity to experience the elements of nature to the hilt.

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Celebrating Chile's Rivers
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Celebrating Chile's Rivers

2017 River festivals in Chile.

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Fundo Playa Venado
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Fundo Playa Venado

When asked how do you eat manjar, Fundo Playa Venado sales manager Isabel Margarita chuckled.

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National Geographic Pristine Seas Project
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National Geographic Pristine Seas Project

Protecting the Ocean’s Last Wild Places.

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Dan Laffoley
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Dan Laffoley

Advancing International Marine Conservation

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Marine Protected Areas And Tourism
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Marine Protected Areas And Tourism

To protect marine ecosystems, marine protected areas (MPAs) must often balance the interests and uses of multiple stakeholders, from fisheries and tourism industries to research and conservation interests.

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