New: lobitosAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397hive-150122krsuccesshive-188619hive-124908hive-139150hive-101145lifehive-184714hive-103599hive-109690hive-145157TrendingNewHotLikerstwokooksonevan (58)in photography • 5 years agoThe February Project: 2014📍Lobitos, PeruFebruary 2014 was the long-awaited opening of the La Luna Llena, a quick visa hop to Ecuador and a whole lot of trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. 🌙🦎 The February project…intrepidsurfer (73)in dtube • 6 years agoPiscinas, Lobitos, Peru: 29th of March 2019New swell has arrived here in Lobitos, Peru. It also has been overcast and with little wind today. Great conditions for everyone here. There isn't a specific surf spot to go to. Nothing really is…intrepidsurfer (73)in dtube • 6 years agoSeasons are changing in Lobitos, Peru. 25th of March, 2019.Well it looks like the seasons are changing here in Lobitos, Peru. The early off shore winds are picking up and the water just looks colder. Surf is quite terrible here at the moment. You might…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoLobitos Ocean Adventure* My name is Camille, I am from England originally but currently live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I am working with EcoSwell for 6 weeks as part of a University placement in an NGO and…ecoswell (52)in surfing • 6 years agoThe Search for Sustainable Surfing at Lobitos, Peru - EcoSwell Director’s NoteRamón Espinoza barreling deep at the final heat of the Volcom “El Hueco” 2018 competition at Lobitos, Peru. An oil rig looms at the distance on the far right corner, barely visible. The natural…ecoswell (52)in dtube • 6 years agoWhat's a planting day like at EcoSwell?It's planting day at the EcoSwell house! The team wakes up bright and early at 6 am ready for a day of physical labor in the hot Peruvian sun. There are a few tasks at hand which get separated…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoWhy did I choose to volunteer at EcoSwell?I’m Camille, I am currently studying for an MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queen's University, Belfast and came to EcoSwell for my NGO placement due to their commitment to a…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoMy first 2 weeks experience in LobitosThe road next to EcoSwell’s Zion Sunset Dry Forest Hi, I´m India. As of today, I have been in Lobitos for two weeks, though it seems like it’s been much longer. I feel like I have fallen right…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoHow was my experience at EcoSwell?I’m Jessa Clark and I am a former EcoSwell’s intern. My experience at EcoSwell was truly incredible. I learned so much, met some amazing people, and was able to experience a completely new and…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoReflections on Project Development at EcoSwellI have been home for a few days now, after spending about a month in Lobitos. I have had time to reflect on my experience volunteering at EcoSwell, and I think one of the most important things I…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoFollow-Up Visit to "Quebrada Cerro Blanco" Where the Peruvian Dry Forest meets the Pacific OceanAfternoon View of Cerro Blanco beach (photo by @diego-ecoswell) On Tuesday, November 13th, we (Julia and Daria, EcoSwell volunteers), together with Diego Almendrades (@diego-ecoswell EcoSwell…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoTrip to an Unprotected Dry Forest Priority Conservation Site within the Lobitos District – Quebrada Cerro BlancoView of Quebrada Cerro Blanco My name is Elliott Lang, I am from South Devon in the UK and I am currently studying Ba. Geography at the University of West England in Bristol. I’m volunteering…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoAn unforgettable experience!!Christopher "Brady" Eaves helping us during our planting day After giving myself some time to adjust to being back in the United States after my placement with Eco-Swell, I think I am finally…ecoswell (52)in ecoswell • 6 years agoMy first few weeks in LobitosI have been here for almost three weeks and the time has absolutely flown by. This is my first time in South America and I am loving every minute of it. Living at the beach is a dream, every sunset…ecoswell (52)in volunteer • 6 years agoMeet the EcoSwell's New Interns!!This Fall EcoSwell has three new interns volunteering their time to work on our various projects around Lobitos, all of which are benefiting the sustainability of the community. You can also be…ecoswell (52)in environmental • 6 years agoEcosystem Education: Our next line of defenseEducation is an important complement to physical ecosystem rehabilitation efforts. A team can work endlessly to conserve and protect a struggling ecosystem to have their work render useless due to…ecoswell (52)in sustainability • 6 years agoEcoSwell will be the Alternative LifeStyle Talk Show Tomorrow!EcoSwell will be on “The Alternative LifeStyle” this Friday September 14 at 3pm (Peruvian Time)! Two of our volunteers, Anthony Rizzi and Joris Simiatis, will be talking about their time at EcoSwell…ecoswell (52)in sustainability • 6 years agoImpact: Inspiring the Hearts of the ChildrenEcoSwell director Diego raising the Peruvian flag Why do so many strive to create large-scale impact? Why do so many of us crave to change the world, but lose motivation when we realize the…ecoswell (52)in internship • 6 years agoMy EcoExperience at EcoSwell, Lobitos, during Summer 2018It’s a cold morning in Lobitos. I wake up early around 6am as I normally do, hear the waves break outside my window and the sun come out slowly from the horizon. My normal start of the day at…ecoswell (52)in renewable • 6 years agoCrowdfunding Campaign for EcoSwell's Solar Distiller!Our volunteers have been hard at work building a solar distiller - a structure that can turn seawater into clean drinking water using evaporation and condensation processes. Water, especially safe…