First Celebration of Protected Areas Day in Latin America and the Caribbean

This year marks the first celebration of Protected Areas Day in Latin America and the Caribbean (AP LAC), under the theme «Celebrating Protected and Conserved Areas for Well-Being!»

«Protected areas are considered the most effective mechanism for biodiversity conservation. Their contributions to humanity are numerous and essential, including pollination services, medicinal plants, agrobiodiversity, sources for marine species production and recolonization, genetic banks, clean water sources, reefs, mangroves, and wetlands for coastal protection. These areas can be terrestrial, marine, coastal-marine, private, public, communal, or mixed,» according to the AP AC Guide. @celebracion_areasprotegidas

In Chile, we have four types of Marine Protected Areas, “Marine parks and marine reserves, which are entirely aquatic, and nature sanctuaries and multiple-use marine and coastal protected areas, which may include land portions.” @subpescacl

While significant progress has been made in our country with the implementation of important projects for marine ecosystem protection, greater awareness and social commitment are still needed to contribute to this goal.

At Acústica Marina, we encourage participation in the various actions undertaken by organizations, specialized centers, and international entities. We must work together to protect these critical areas that contribute to the well-being of all humanity.

Learn more about our marine protected areas: