patagonia

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...

During the last few days, the Chacra Modelo of Fundación Gen in General Roca was the scene of a historic day for the Alto Valle of **Río Negro**: the **first agroindustrial processing of hemp cultivation** in **Patagonia** took place....

The Qatari businessman **Abdulhadi Mana Al-Hajri**, closely linked to the royal family of Qatar, has sparked **controversy** following the purchase of **10,000 hectares in the Argentine Patagonia**. This mega-project, initiated in 2017 through **Baguales Acquisitions SA**, includes the construction of...

The Patagonia Program, part of the Bird Conservation Department of Aves Argentinas and the Bariloche Foundation (CONICET), has been nominated by important experts in restoration. It is one of the finalist conservation projects of the European Outdoor Conservation Association...

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on the Bligh Reef in Alaska, marking a turning point in public awareness of the risks of maritime transportation of hydrocarbons. Despite the promises of the federal government and...

The magic of Patagonia offers unparalleled settings to enjoy nature at its best. Here we highlight three protected areas perfect for camping and connecting with the south of Argentina. Río Azul - Lago Escondido Protected Natural Area (Río Negro) Located west of...

In a joint effort to protect the rhea (Rhea pennata) and increase the population, 15 wild specimens were transferred from Parque Patagonia Argentina in Santa Cruz to Parque Nacional Patagonia de Chile in the Aysén region. This project aims to...

For the past three years, young people from Perito Moreno, Los Antiguos, and Lago Posadas have the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience connecting with nature. Through the Explorers Program, promoted by Rewilding Argentina and the Fundación Freyja, children...

Eight years after the intervention in the centennial Coihue of Villa La Angostura, we remember this emblem of ecosystem longevity and conservation of Patagonia, as the environmental challenges we face in our country. The Andean-Patagonian forest lost one of its...

Climate change and inadequate management of water resources are causing the disappearance of lakes in the Patagonian region of Argentina. An emblematic case is that of Lake Colhué Huapi, located in southern Chubut, which completely dried up in less...