Biodiversity in Punta de Choros

Chile's national reserve "Pingüino de Humboldt" is composed of three islands located in the regions of Atacama and Coquimbo: Isla Chañaral, Isla Choros, and Isla Dama. From the aforementioned, only Isla Damas is open for tourists to explore, and only with a restricted set of rules. This reserve is the home to approximately 80% of the world's Humboldt penguin population, along with other species such as the bottle-nosed dolphin, sea lions, and the occasional whale, or "cachalote". In other words, Punta de Choros is a national treasure when it comes to biodiversity. This is were I will be traveling for week without walls.
The ecosurf trip goes beyond teaching the basics of surfing, it allows us to learn about the environment while actually exploring it, rather than sitting in a classroom and having someone show pictures in a powerpoint. Aside from this, the trip also has a cultural focus, since we will also be sharing with the local people. Punta de Choros definitely presents a completely different reality than the one at school. Being able to share with the few people living in the town will surely be a humbling experience and a an opportunity to give something back to society.