By learning about the various methods by which different fish are caught, you can make informed choices to help prevent environmental damage caused by harmful methods such as bottom trawling and gill-netting.
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Recent Expeditions
Amazonas~Nov-Dec 2011
Eco-Odyssey team members Janot Prat and Cara Blomfield ventured to the Brazilian Amazon this past November and December for a month-long journey to reveal the beauty and challenges facing this important part of our planet.
Below are 4 detailed maps highlighting different aspects of the Amazon River Basin.
These current depictions of the the 'world's longest river' allow us to become familiar with the Amazonas region, while learning about important issues such as deforestation, threatening the health of the Amazon rainforest.
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☛ Chart: Causes of Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
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☛ Tourist map: Current national boundaries
Green area repesenting watershed of the Amazon
©Bradt Publications 1998-03'
☛ Chart: Deforestation in the Amazon
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☛ Worldwise Expeditions: Exclusive Amazonas Adventure
Map and Route: Brazil and Venezuela Expedition, 2011 (e.g. refer to pink course)
☛ Hydro Sheds-Amazon Basin
World Wildlife Fund © Panda.org
☛ Amazon River Basin Map: "Realm of the Rainbow Rivers"
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