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Protecting Peru’s Big 5 with Daniel Cáceres Bartra

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October 7, 2026

9:00 am to 9:45 am EST

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Protecting Peru’s Big 5 with Daniel Cáceres Bartra

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Protecting Peru’s Big 5 with Daniel Cáceres Bartra

When people think about Peru, the think about Machu Picchu, rainforests and deserts. But with over 3,000km of coastline, there an ocean world of incredible biodiversity. However, it’s under threat due to human activity. Join Daniel to learn about Peru’s Big 5 (dolphins, sharks, whales, turtles, rays) and the conservation efforts to protect them.

Daniel is the Hispanoamerica representative for Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), a marine biologist, PADI Dive Instructor, Darwin200 and Peace Boat Ambassador. In 2015, he founded Cuidando el Mar, Peru’s largest ocean collective, and in 2017, he established SOA Perú, the first international SOA hub and the largest youth ocean leadership network in the country.

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October 7, 2026

9:00 am to 9:45 am EST

Grade Level: 4-8

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