The Earth Journalism Network in partnership with the Bertarelli Foundation will be hosting a two-day media training workshop in Viña del Mar, Chile for 13 selected journalists from South American countries including Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil and Panama.
The aim of the workshop is to provide journalists with the opportunity to interact and learn from experienced scientists in the field of marine conservation and marine reserves.
Selected journalists
| Name | Country | Media |
| Gabriela Paula Cerioli | Argentina | Telefenoticias |
| Damian Profeta | Argentina | Claves 21 |
| Eduardo Carvalho | Brazil | G1 |
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Daniele Bragança |
Brazil | O Eco |
| Kurt Castro | Chile | VeoVerde |
| Elisa Montecinos | Chile | Patagon Journal |
| Paula Naranjo | Chile | El Mercurio |
| Angela Castellanos | Colombia | Connectas |
| Gabriela Quiroz | Ecuador | El Comercio |
| Isabela Ponce | Ecuador | GkillCity |
| Nelly Luna Amancio | Peru | Ojo Publico |
| Oriana Kogan | Peru | Olas Peru |
| Marcelino Rosário | Panamá | Radio "Primera Hora" |
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Main Topics to be covered |
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| Overview of the state of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) |
| The importance of Marine Protected Areas to deter illegal fishing activities |
| The science and data behind MPAs |
| What can journalists do to help monitor and report on enforcement of MPAs |
| How to map and visualize relevant data |