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Delta partners with Patagonia Azul Foundation for marine conservation

Delta partners with Patagonia Azul Foundation for marine conservation
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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, a significant player in the U.S. aviation sector, has committed to supporting marine conservation through a partnership with the Patagonia Azul Foundation. This collaboration aims to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems and restore habitats endangered by rising sea temperatures.

The Patagonia Azul Foundation, a Chile-based non-profit supported by oceanographer Sylvia Earle, focuses on conserving marine habitats along Chile's southern coasts. The organization works with local communities to develop sustainable solutions for ecosystem preservation. Delta's involvement provides financial support for advanced technology and specialized training needed in these efforts.

Delta's commitment includes backing the Multiple-Use Marine Protected Area (AMCP-MU) of Pitipalena Añihué in Chile's Patagonia region. This sanctuary covers over 230 square kilometers and is home to diverse marine life, including kelp forests that support various species essential to the ecosystem.

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Through this partnership, Delta offers tailored financial support to seaside communities, promoting sustainable economic models that allow locals to benefit from conservation efforts without depleting resources. Tad Hutcheson, Delta's managing director for community development, emphasized: "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."

Delta also plans to provide next-generation equipment such as hyperspectral drones for enhanced ecosystem monitoring. Training workshops will be offered to scientific researchers and community members, with leaders like Dr. Rodrigo Hucke-Gaete from Universidad Austral involved in supporting these initiatives.

This environmentally oriented partnership aligns with Delta's Joint Venture with LATAM Airlines Group, strengthening its network across Latin America while bolstering its image and prospects in Chile.

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