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MORE INFOEpisode of
PBS Changing Seas
featuring the penguins
of Punta San Juan.
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tracking project
Punta San Juan Program
MISSION
Our mission is to deepen the knowledge on the marine-coastal ecosystems of the Humboldt Current in Peru and to promote the conservation of biodiversity as a value of local and worldwide importance.
VISION
Conserve marine-coastal ecosystems of the Humboldt Current through the use of adequate management tools that are based on sound science.
GOALS
Our main goal is to produce scientific knowledge for the development of tools that will aid in the conservation and management of an ecologically viable marine protected area.
Population dynamics, foraging ecology, health, reproductive success and genetics.
Penguins
Population dynamics, foraging ecology, health, nest phenology, reproductive success and genetics.
Birds
Population dynamics, foraging ecology, health and reproductive success.
Guano Harvests
We collaborate with the Peruvian government to mitigate the impacts of guano extraction.
Invertebrates
Diversity and abundance of the species found in Punta San Juan.
Education
Projects and engagement activities for the community of Marcona.
Systematic collection of environmental data and biological samples.
Building
Courses, internships and field training.
topics
Location of Punta San Juan
Data sheet
- Location: 15° 22’ S, 75°11´O
- PSJ Land Area: 60 Ha.
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