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NEMO'S PATH FROM AQUARIUM TO ARTISANS TO FESTIVALS
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NEMO'S PATH FROM AQUARIUM TO ARTISANS TO FESTIVALS

James Plowden

We saw a wide variety of tiny tetras, angel fish, arawanas, pirañas, electric eels, spotted stingrays, striped catfish, beautiful discus and other popular ornamental species.  They also had sabalo whose export for the aquarium trade is banned since it is a vital source of protein and income for fishing families in the region.  

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Supporting artisan organization on the Yaguasyacu
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Supporting artisan organization on the Yaguasyacu

Tulio Davila
Colorful trogons and pelicans are on the way
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Colorful trogons and pelicans are on the way

James Plowden
Bird making blooming on the Tahuayo River
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Bird making blooming on the Tahuayo River

Tulio Davila
A New Opportunity for Committed Artisans
Abby the cat

A New Opportunity for Committed Artisans

Campbell Plowden
A NIGHT IN ESPERANZA AND FAN CLUB MEETING IN SANTA CRUZ
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A NIGHT IN ESPERANZA AND FAN CLUB MEETING IN SANTA CRUZ

Campbell Plowden
RECONNECTING WITH THE ARTISANS AT CHINO
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RECONNECTING WITH THE ARTISANS AT CHINO

Campbell Plowden
THE POISON ARROW FROG CONTEST, THE FERIA AND FAREWELLS
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THE POISON ARROW FROG CONTEST, THE FERIA AND FAREWELLS

Campbell Plowden
TRAINING FOR ARTISAN FACILITATORS – TAKE 2
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TRAINING FOR ARTISAN FACILITATORS – TAKE 2

Campbell Plowden
MEETING ARTISANS IN PUCA URQUILLO
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MEETING ARTISANS IN PUCA URQUILLO

Campbell Plowden
GISELA AND THE GROWH OF THE BUTTERFLY ARTISAN GROUP
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GISELA AND THE GROWH OF THE BUTTERFLY ARTISAN GROUP

Campbell Plowden
THE PUFFIN ASSEMBLY LINE
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THE PUFFIN ASSEMBLY LINE

Campbell Plowden
THE HYBRID ARTISAN WORKSHOP
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THE HYBRID ARTISAN WORKSHOP

Campbell Plowden