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Save the Humboldt penguins

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To Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet and the Chilean government::

As concerned global citizens, we urge you to declare the “Comuna La Higuera” a Marine Protected Area for Multiple Uses, and take the necessary additional measures to promote sustainable fishing, agriculture and tourism in this region. By creating such a safe haven, you will not only help save 80% of the endangered Humboldt penguins and hundreds of vulnerable species, but also contribute to protecting our global oceans for generations to come.
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Save the Humboldt penguins
Eighty percent (!!) of the endangered Humboldt penguins are threatened by a project to build a huge open-pit mine and a port in the pristine waters off La Higuera in Chile.

The good news is that last year, conservationists and locals pushed key Ministers to put the plan on ice -- but the mining company is fighting tooth and nail to get its way.

Now there is a no-brainer plan to protect these smart, less-than-a-meter tall creatures,and our community can help make it real.

Outgoing President Bachelet is an international conservation champion, and a surge of global citizen encouragement can supercharge local efforts and persuade her to declare this precious hotspot as a Marine Protected Area, and kill the project for good. Join now the call now urging Bachelet to make saving the penguins her legacy.

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