{"id":29213,"date":"2024-01-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/?p=29213"},"modified":"2024-01-03T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:50:42","slug":"exploring-oceanas-expeditions-in-chiles-humboldt-archipelago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oceana.org\/blog\/exploring-oceanas-expeditions-in-chiles-humboldt-archipelago\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Oceana’s Expeditions in Chile’s Humboldt Archipelago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In August 2023, Chile\u2019s Council of Ministers for Sustainability approved a new protected area <\/a>in the iconic Humboldt Archipelago. This unique area is home to around 80% of the world\u2019s Humboldt penguin population. It is rich in biodiversity and numerous endemic species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to this achievement, numerous scientific studies confirmed the need to protect this biodiversity hot spot. The cold Humboldt Current nourishes the country\u2019s waters, increasing biological productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artisanal fishers and locals from the area, who rely on the Archipelago to support their livelihoods, have been fighting for over a decade to protect it \u2013 especially from the threat of looming mining projects. In addition to supporting our artisanal fishing allies, Oceana has conducted five scientific expeditions to the Humboldt Archipelago since 2009. These expeditions have helped further the understanding of the area and bolster support for the creation of this new Multiple Use Coastal Marine Protected Area (\u201cAMCP-MU\u201d in Spanish).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top findings from Oceana\u2019s expeditions<\/a> to the Archipelago include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n