Valdes Peninsula

This was the long-awaited return of “Mochita” to Península Valdés, after 15 years

After 15 years, the return of "Mochita," an emblematic whale, to **Península Valdés** was confirmed. She was one of the first whales identified and studied by the Whale Conservation Institute. *Mochita* is a **symbol of survival**, because despite the cut...

Dramatic decline of elephant seals in Valdes Peninsula: what happened

In the last reproductive season of the species, a catastrophic event was recorded: a sharp decline in elephant seals in Península Valdés. The only continental and temperate latitude grouping of the species is located on the coasts of Chubut. This...

How is the health of the whales in Península Valdés?

The Southern Right Whale Health Monitoring Program aims to study the health of whales that die in Península Valdés and surrounding areas to learn about their health, understand the causes of mortality, and identify potential threats, both natural and...

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The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

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