AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAmazon Biodiversity: A new report says the Amazon is home to over 2,700 freshwater fish species, with about two-thirds found nowhere else—highlighting how protecting connected river systems can prevent major biodiversity loss. El Niño Watch (Peru impacts): Peru’s anchovy fishery is already disrupted as unusually warm coastal waters push the species away, leaving boats idle and threatening jobs—an early sign of broader El Niño-linked shocks. Protected Species Enforcement: In Bolivia’s Riberalta, authorities seized nearly 300 yellow-spotted river turtle eggs during spawning-season crackdowns, with eggs sent to shelters. Amazon Conservation & Health: A study on Caribbean sargassum shows extracts can strongly inhibit the malaria parasite in lab tests, turning an environmental crisis into a potential biomedical lead. Peru Environment Under Pressure: Peru’s Chapra Nation denounced an attack on its environmental defender, underscoring how conservation work can come with direct threats. Tourism Policy (Peru): Peru is changing Machu Picchu digital ticketing rules to improve transparency and reduce canceled reservations. Climate Risk (Global): NOAA warns the 2026 El Niño could become historic, raising odds of extreme rains and drought shifts across multiple regions.
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