Catalina López-Sagástegui
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Catalina López-Sagástegui
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Ciencia, conservación y manejo de recursos naturales; comunicación de la ciencia | Science, conservation and resource management; science communication | Marine Research and Science Literacy Program, Institute of the Americas | dataMares
In a time when optimism is easily lost, Ivan Carrillo & Amineth Sánchez look at the #GulfofCalifornia, its past and present, and share a "story about possibility, dignity, and the belief that conservation can—and must—benefit the people who call the ocean home".
pulitzercenter.org/stories/can-...
Can the Gulf of California Be Saved? Cabo Pulmo’s Lesson in Prosperity
PRESENT An innovative model led by Mexican scientists seeks to turn marine conservation into a catalyst for social well-being. The challenges are many, yet the success of a small coastal community in....
pulitzercenter.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Reposted by Catalina López-Sagástegui
"#Scuba #diving is not a fringe hobby. It is a multibillion-dollar pillar of the economy that can channel tourists' dollars straight into #coastal communities and #ocean protection," said Dr. Anna Schuhbauer phys.org/news/2025-07... via @physorg_com
Scuba diving tourism dollars flow into ocean protection and local communities worldwide
The global scuba diving tourism industry generates up to around $20 billion US per year, finds a study published in Cell Reports Sustainability. This revenue helps boost local economies by employing l...
phys.org
July 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Catalina López-Sagástegui
Imagine marine protection that uplifts communities and ecosystems.

Marine Prosperity Areas go beyond conservation — they center equity, local voices & ocean health. A bold shift powered by trust, co-governance & long-term vision.

🔗 www.packard.org/insights/gra...
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Reimagining Marine Conservation with Coastal Communities at the Helm • The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Ocean ecosystems are remarkably resilient. When coastal communities invest in restoring and protecting marine areas, they experience more sustainable fisheries, stronger local economies, and reliable ...
www.packard.org
March 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
New publication: Marine Prosperity Areas: a framework for aligning ecological restoration and human well-being using area-based protections.

This concept offers a roadmap for inclusive and effective conservation, where communities and nature can thrive.

doi.org/10.3389/fmar...
Frontiers | Marine Prosperity Areas: a framework for aligning ecological restoration and human well-being using area-based protections
doi.org
February 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
By prioritizing marine conservation, Mexico can build a legacy of shared prosperity.

Our thoughts on opportunities for Mexico's new President, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum, and her team:
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Extending prosperity to Mexican seas
www.science.org
December 6, 2024 at 5:43 PM