Leonardo DiCaprio Instagram – A new marine protected area has been established in Peru to safeguard species like Humboldt Penguins, Humpback Whales, Hammerhead Sharks, and Pacific Seahorses – all while supporting traditional local fishing practices.
We congratulate the government and @sernanp of Peru for the declaration of the Mar Tropical de Grau National Reserve, which protects over 285,000 acres of biodiverse marine ecosystems where the cold Humboldt and warm tropical currents meet. My organization @rewild is proud to have supported this effort with partner @naturecultureinternational and others, including the local communities from the coast of Piura and Tumbes, to officially designate this vital place as a national reserve.
This establishment allows Mar Tropical de Grau to not only protect marine life but also improve sustainable use of its natural resources through closely monitored traditional local activities and eco-friendly tourism development.
Photo credit: Nature and Culture International | Posted on 10/May/2024 21:55:34