Policy & Governance for Marine Megafauna Conservation in Latin America

This virtual panel will highlight policymakers, government officials, and scientists in Latin America working towards marine megafauna conservation, with a focus on turtles, sharks, rays, and manatees. Panelists César Peñaherrera, Carlos Diez, Nilda Jiménez, Melissa Cristina Márquez, and Carlos Fuentevilla will have the chance to compare and contrast efforts to conserve these awe-inspiring species and discuss policy and governance successes and failures to do so. Lunch provided.