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Illegal logging in Lago Puelo: wood worth $1 billion found

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Lago Puelo is investigating a suspected case of large-scale illegal logging in a forested area of high environmental and economic value, in the access to Lago Puelo, in the area known as Cerro Taza...

Chubut declares seven emblematic species as “Natural Monuments” for their conservation.

The Legislature of Chubut unanimously approved yesterday the Natural Monuments Law, a legal tool that recognizes and protects seven emblematic species of its biodiversity. More than a norm, it is a pact between science, politics, and territory. This determination turns...

Petrified Forest Sarmiento: a hidden treasure of Patagonia

In the heart of the Chubut province, there is an extraordinary and little-explored site: the **Petrified Forest Sarmiento**. Unlike more popular tourist destinations, this place offers a unique connection to the (https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/patagonia-azul-un-santuario-de-biodiversidad-en-las-costas-de-chubut/). Across its vast expanse, the **fossilized remains of...

Young elephant seal entangled in a motor strap successfully rescued

A precise and timely operation allowed to rescue a young elephant seal, which had become severely entangled in a motor strap. The animal had impaired mobility in one of its pectoral fins. The operation was led by wildlife ranger Marcelo...

Chubut: Blue shark spotted swimming in the Punta Marqués Protected Area

The sighting of a blue shark (Prionace glauca) near the Punta Marqués Protected Area in Rada Tilly (Chubut) has generated great interest among photographers and nature lovers. Documented by photographer Diego Cabanas, this event highlights the presence of a rare...

The sei whale season has started in Rada Tilly: sighting and conservation.

With the start of the **sei whale season 2025**, **Rada Tilly** consolidates as a (https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/la-temporada-de-avistaje-de-ballenas-en-puerto-madryn-comienza-el-14-de-junio/) these cetaceans in the **Golfo San Jorge**. Since April, approximately **2,800 sei whales** remain in the region, with April and May being the months of...

Blue Patagonia: Camarones to host the Third Coastal Hiking Encounter in Chubut

On the 12th and 13th of April, the picturesque town of Camarones, in the province of Chubut, will be the setting for the Third Coastal Hiking Encounter of Blue Patagonia, a free proposal inviting you to discover some of...

Chubut: First provincial nursery dedicated to the production of native species inaugurated

The **Government of Chubut** has inaugurated the **"Lemu" Forest Nursery** in the town of El Maitén. This project aims at the **production of native species** destined for the restoration of **forests affected by fires**, a recurring problem in the...

Rada Tilly: A meeting with the sea and environmental awareness

Last weekend, the town of Rada Tilly in Chubut was the scene of a day dedicated to connecting with the ocean and environmental awareness. Under the warm Patagonian sun and with the whale songs as a background, more than 35...

Adventures in Cañadón del Sauce: Exploring the Fauna and Landscapes of Chubut

A few kilometers south of Camarones, in the province of Chubut, the Blue Route unfolds as a road that leads to vastness. 15 kilometers from the town, a century-old willow stands as a witness to time. Here is the...

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Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date that reminds us of the need for harmony and sustainable development.

Every May 22nd, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date proclaimed by the United Nations...