‘News’ Archives
New Foundation Partner
The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) recently concluded their mid year meeting in Las Vegas Nevada. Project Green Jungle has been developing conservation activities which integrate zoo managers, employees, and visitors in the very conservation projects the zoo [Read More]
What impact does a lionfish have
he “most disastrous marine invasion in history,” or at least that is the potential impace of the beautiful but deadly Lionfish (Pterois volitans). [Read More]
What is a Lionfish
So what is a lionfish? To me, someone who has worked with animals all my adult life, the lionfish can be so many things. True, it is an invasive species, it is a threat to reefs worldwide, it is a venomous fish which should be treated with respect in the wild. To me [Read More]
Peruvian Man held in Mexico with 18 Monkeys
Mexico city airport customs officials detained a Peruvian man smuggling 18 Titi Monkeys from a flight originating in Lima Peru. The Titi monkeys, 18 in total (two were dead on arrival) were under the 38 year old's shirt tied to a band around his waste apparently. [Read More]
Parismina turtle groups are asking for your help!
Recently we received an email from a group in Parismina (just south of Tortuguero National Park) in Costa Rica. They are in dire need of volunteers to walk the beaches at night looking for turtle nests. [Read More]
Today’s Lionfish Update
Today Erik and I went out again in front of his brother’s hostel, Rocking Js. The first half hour was pretty unproductive with me having a single miss, but not seeing any more. Erik was a bit ahead of me, heading towards Salsa Brava (see photo). We really [Read More]
Banana Worker Strike at Panama/Costa Rica Border
Very few English speaking or writing journalists have been following the recent strike dispute in Panama. The strike has paralyzed the border between Sixaola, Costa Rica, and Changuinola Panama. Reports say that up to 5000 banana plantation workers are striking against [Read More]
Border Crossing Problems in Panama/Costa Rica
Travelers on their way to Panama are in for some added headaches. The Border crossing in Sixaola, on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica is one of a reported 11 sites where local banana plantation workers are striking and erecting barricades. [Read More]
Lionfish, the Fruit of the Sea
Anyway, like I was sayin', lionfish is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, lionfish-kabobs, lionfish creole, lionfish gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple lionfish, lemon lionfish, coconut [Read More]
Lionfish Eradication Techniques
Take part in a live conversation about our techniques, or let us know what your techniques are. We are looking to spread different ideas and ways of eradicating these fish from their unnative waters. [Read More]
