environment
December 30, 2025
MARENA realiza monitoreo nocturno de cuajipales en el río Papaturro
Durante estas actividades que se desarrollan permanentemente, se observa y se realiza la captura de ejemplares, permitiendo identificar el sexo mediante características del hocico y los órganos reproductores.
TL;DR
- MARENA conducted nighttime caiman monitoring in the Papaturro River within the Los Guatuzos Wildlife Refuge.
- The monitoring aimed to understand reptile species dynamics and wildlife population status.
- Methods included observation and specimen capture to identify sex and determine age class (neonate/juvenile).
- Results showed a stable caiman population, posing no danger to nearby communities.
- The importance of ecosystem conservation for maintaining harmony between communities and wildlife was highlighted.
- MARENA in Río San Juan conducted 857 surveillance and monitoring patrols in 2025.