In the last two years, #Ecuador and #CostaRica have created or expanded Marine Protected Areas between the Galapagos and Cocos Islands. Combined, these areas protect a nearly 140,000 mile2 (360,000 km2) marine corridor, an area nearly three times larger than New York state. Protecting known wildlife corridors is critical to ocean health because wildlife use them for migration, feeding, and breeding. Now, both Ecuador and Costa Rica have created funds for supporting the effective management of these protected areas. Costa Rica’s fund was created with philanthropic support, while Ecuador’s - the world’s largest to date - leverages a restructuring of the country’s debt, where part of the proceeds are invested in conservation. Each of these helps finance effective protections for #sealife like whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and dolphins. Congratulations to Ecuador, Costa Rica and all the supporters that made this possible. #30x30 guillermolasso ambienteec gustavomanriquemiranda p...