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Delta Air Lines is collaborating with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect marine ecosystems in southern Chile. This collaboration aims to empower local communities through advanced technology and specialized training to enhance conservation efforts.
The Patagonia Azul Foundation, a Chilean non-profit, focuses on the conservation of the Chilean Patagonian Sea. The foundation was established with support from Sylvia Earle, a noted oceanographer and marine protection advocate, through her NGO Mission Blue. The foundation works closely with coastal communities, integrating science with local knowledge to ensure effective and sustainable conservation.
The agreement between Delta and Patagonia Azul emphasizes empowering local communities by developing financial mechanisms for economic gains from conservation. Initiatives aim to benefit communities around Pitipalena Añihué by associating sustainable economic models with environmental stewardship. Local fishers and community members may secure income while preserving marine resources. Tad Hutcheson, Delta’s Managing Director of Community Engagement, said, "Empowering local communities is a major focus of our Community Engagement strategy at Delta with one of our key pillars being to support the Environment."
