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world12 days ago•187 min saved

Amazon Nations Unite to Save the Gilded Catfish's 7,400-Mile Homeward Journey

Six Amazon nations joined an international plan at the CMS convention in Brazil to protect the gilded dorado catfish, which makes the world’s longest freshwater migration—a 7,400-mile round trip from the Amazon estuary to the Andes. The effort seeks to keep rivers connected by measures like fish ladders and dam removals, coordinate across borders, and safeguard the fishery that supports about 47 million people and roughly $436 million annually, highlighting a broader, climate- and biodiversity-driven conservation challenge for migratory freshwater species.

via CNN|

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environment5 months ago•9 min saved

Pink Dolphins: The Amazon's Stealthy Thieves

Photographer Thomas Peschak captured rare underwater images of Amazonian pink dolphins stealing fish from fishermen's nets, highlighting their clever behavior and the threats they face from fishing, pollution, and climate change. The dolphins are both revered and feared, with conservation efforts involving local communities to protect these endangered creatures and promote coexistence.

via BBC|

#amazon-river #biodiversity #conservation

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Colombia's Amazon Port Struggles with Drought and Peru Tensions

The town of Leticia in Colombia, the only access point to the Amazon River for the country, faces the threat of becoming landlocked due to the river's changing course caused by drought and sedimentation, which is fueling a border dispute with Peru over the island of Santa Rosa. The shifting river and unresolved territorial claims highlight ongoing tensions and the challenges of border management in the region.

via NPR|

#amazon-river #border-dispute #leticia

world8 months ago•7 min saved

Colombia and Peru Clash Over Amazon Island Dispute

Colombia and Peru are engaged in a diplomatic and rhetorical dispute over the ownership of Santa Rosa de Yavarí, a small island in the Amazon River, with both nations asserting sovereignty amid historical and geographical claims, while tensions escalate with military and political posturing.

via The New York Times|

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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Peru's Glaciers Vanish: Over Half of Surface Disappears"

Peru has lost over half of its glacier surface in the past 58 years, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020 due to climate change. The increase in average global temperature has accelerated the retreat of glaciers, particularly in tropical areas. Peru now has 44% of the glacial coverage recorded in 1962, with only 405 square miles remaining. The disappearance of glaciers poses risks to lowland areas, as demonstrated by the devastating mud avalanche in 1970 that killed over 20,000 people in Yungay after a glacier broke off following an earthquake.

via Newser|

#amazon-river #climate-change #environment

archaeologyenvironment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling Ancient Carvings: Amazon's Record-Breaking Drought Reveals Hidden Treasures"

The record-low levels of the Amazon River caused by a severe drought in Brazil have uncovered ancient carvings estimated to be between 1,000 and 2,000 years old. The carvings, mostly depicting human faces, animals, and natural forms, provide insight into pre-colonial civilizations. The site is considered of high importance by archaeologists due to its diversity, including deep indentations used for weapon sharpening. The drought, attributed to the El Niño weather pattern and climate change, has also caused a state of emergency in Manaus, affecting over 600,000 people and impacting the surrounding rainforest's vegetation and wildlife.

via Deseret News|

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archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Drought in Amazon Reveals Ancient Emoji-Like Carvings"

Ancient rock carvings, believed to be 1,000 to 2,000 years old, have been exposed along the Amazon River due to record low water levels caused by a severe drought. The carvings, including human faces and grooves thought to be used for sharpening weapons, were first discovered in 2010 but have become more visible this year. Archaeologists hope that the newfound variety of carvings will provide insights into their origins and the precolonial history of the region.

via Reuters Canada|

#amazon-river #archaeology #drought

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Climate Crisis: Severe Drought and High Temperatures Claim Lives of 120 Amazon Dolphins

The deaths of 120 Amazon river dolphins in Brazil's Tefe Lake are believed to be linked to severe drought and high temperatures, with water temperatures exceeding 39C (102F). The pink dolphins, a threatened species, are particularly vulnerable due to slow reproductive cycles. The deaths could represent 10% of their estimated population in the lake, posing a threat to their survival. Scientists are working to determine the exact cause of the mortality, but environmental activists attribute the unusually hot conditions to climate change. The drought has also impacted riverside communities, leaving them isolated and without access to water and transportation.

via Al Jazeera English|

#amazon-river #climate-change #dolphins

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Drought and Heatwave Trigger Mass Dolphin Deaths in the Amazon"

The carcasses of 120 river dolphins, including the endangered pink dolphins, have been found floating in a tributary of the Amazon River, with experts suspecting that severe drought and heat are to blame. Low river levels during the drought have heated the water to intolerable temperatures for the dolphins, while a lack of oxygen has also caused the death of thousands of fish in the region. The slow reproductive cycles of the Amazon river dolphins make their populations particularly vulnerable to such threats. Environmental activists have attributed the unusual conditions to climate change, although the exact role of global warming in the current Amazon drought remains unclear. Efforts are underway to determine the cause of death and rescue any surviving dolphins.

via Reuters.com|

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