Projects
Each project shows the idea works. What comes next is scaling up.
Coexistence · Guardians of the Balance
Guardian dogs raised among sheep from puppyhood.
Livestock guardian dogs donated to farms in the protected area, raised among sheep from puppyhood, with solar-powered GPS collars.
rural farms inside the Península Valdés Protected Area
hectares of Patagonian steppe
Coastline on the Golfo San José Ramsar site.
Solar-powered GPS collars added in 2025, with ongoing monitoring.
A key step toward regenerative grazing that protects biodiversity and safeguards the interests of producers.
Education · Swimming and respect for nature program
They are the ones who will inhabit Península Valdés.
55 children aged 3 to 13 from the school in Puerto Pirámides, the only one inside Península Valdés, with swimming instructors and lifeguards.
All around the sea: wildlife, rescue and strandings, birdwatching, nature photography, whale watching, a visit to the San Lorenzo penguin colony, underwater filming and drones, Bioblitz.
They lose their fear of water, learn drowning prevention, strengthen their bond with the sea as part of who they are, and bring the care of wildlife home. They are the ones who will inhabit Península Valdés.
Activities for kids and schools →
For five years the program had the support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and AMA. The sixth year needs someone to stand by it.
Community and environmental culture
Outreach and territory, together with the people of Península Valdés.
Outreach.
Talks and environmental film screenings in Puerto Madryn and Puerto Pirámides. The film «Why Blame the Seagulls?».
Go to the film →Territory.
Beach cleanups: Puerto Pirámides 2020 and 2025, Punta Ninfas 2021, Puerto Madryn 2024.
International outreach.
Presentation at Monaco Ocean Week (2019) and to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.