Monthly eNewsletter August 2009

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Dear Earthwatcher,

If you haven't yet taken your summer break, then read our tips about responsible travel before you head off to the beach.

Also this month, discover how our ambassador Paul Rose is flying the flag for Earthwatch and raising funds for our Oceans Appeal. The explorer and BBC TV presenter was among the Team Pindar crew finishing second in the Artemis Challenge. And as I write he is taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Race - watch this space for the full story!

Jane Nijssen,
Editor

Latest news

Earthwatch team's close encounter with an ocean giant Humpback whale sighting leaves Earthwatch volunteers spellbound.	Meeting Marine Needs Join us at our 15 October lecture at the Royal Geographical Society where the speakers will be Nienke van Geel of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, and Dennis Sammy of Nature Seekers.
Get bidding! If you can’t make the SustainaBall this year, you can still be part of the action. Bid in advance for our amazing auction items online.	Be a responsible traveller Simon Laman reports on how you can enjoy a trip to the beach - without causing a commotion in the ocean.
Book now for Travel Africa event Earthwatch supporters eligible for discount when booking conservation volunteering event.	Earthwatch ambassador Paul sails to second place Explorer and BBC TV presenter Paul raises awareness of the Earthwatch Oceans Appeal.

Macaw magic: working to save the beautiful birds of Peru

Protecting large areas of habitat is critical to the survival of macaws and the myriad of species that share their habitats. Lianne Evans reports...

Amazon Riverboat Exploration

"The biodiversity crisis must be met in ways that balance the needs of the environment as well as those of local human communities and regional national economies." - Dr. Richard Bodmer, Earthwatch scientist

Help Earthwatch teams in Peru to conserve the Amazon Basin’s pink dolphins, giant river otters, monkeys, turtles, fishes and macaws. Find out more...

Images top to bottom: Christopher Crownley, Lewis Drysdale, Joan Gonzalvo/Tethys Research Institute, Niall Riddell, Dr. Donald Brightsmith, Mary Rowe.