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"Survey reveals plastic 12,800 feet deep off Ecuador as beach waste rises"
#Ecuador #Plastic #Plastics

Survey reveals plastic 12,800 feet deep off Ecuador as beach waste rises
Plastic pollution is a growing threat to marine environments, with discarded waste reaching from coastlines to the deepest parts of the ocean. Now, a six-year study has revealed how quickly debris can accumulate on a beach in Ecuador, with one monitoring site collecting about 570 grams (1.25 pounds) of debris every week.

"The bird that changed Ecuador: how a chance discovery of a rare species helped to save many more"
#Ecuador #Birds #Animals

The bird that changed Ecuador: how a chance discovery of a rare species helped to save many more
Thirty years after a US ornithologist first sighted a jocotoco antpitta, the foundation he set up to restore biodiversity is a model for conservation globally

The Mamakilla #Equinox in #Ecuador is a significant cultural event that honours the moon and its influence on the natural world. It is celebrated in various ways across different regions, including the #Kichwa people's Kuya Raymi, which occurs in #September and is a fertility festival that honours women, femininity, and the Earth's fertility. This festival coincides with the spring equinox, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.
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