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New MPA for Juan Fernandez Protects Over Half of Chile’s Ocean Waters

SANTIAGO, Chile—Island Conservation today celebrates Chile’s expansion of two marine protected areas around remote island chains in the southeastern Pacific Ocean that scientists say harbor the highest concentration of marine species found nowhere else on Earth. On March 10, 2026, Chilean President Gabriel Boric signed a decree that fully protects approximately 140,000 square miles (360,000 [...]

Written by on March 10, 2026

Alliance to Restore Juan Fernández National Park Strengthens

The National Forestry Corporation, administrator of the Juan Fernández National Park, and Island Conservation sign an agreement to restore Alejandro Selkirk Island, Chile. The Juan Fernández archipelago hosts a great diversity of plants and wildlife. The islands are home to flora found nowhere else in the world, and birds flourish here. Recently the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF), […]

Written by on August 30, 2017

Towards Responsible Domestic Animal Ownership in Juan Fernández, Chile

Engaging Juan Fernández Archipelago communities to support responsible domestic animal ownership. Of all island clusters, the Juan Fernández Archipelago, 700 KM off the coast of mainland Chile, has one of the highest densities of endemic plants and animals. This high endemism led to its declaration as a Chilean National Park in 1935 and a UNESCO Biosphere […]

Written by on December 13, 2016

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