
We all know about the existence for decades now of the National Botanical Garden in the capital city of the Dominican Republic, named “Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso” (www.jbn.gob.do/). But only a few know about a new Botanical Garden in Santiago de los Caballeros, “Prof. Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Fondeur”. The new Botanical Garden, inaugurated in April of 2018, occupies more than 600,000 square meters and represents the main green area of Santiago. More information: www.botanicodesantiago.com
In the D.R., the ban on consumption of Queen Conch meat (Strombus gigas/Lobatus gigas) runs from July 1 through October 31. This means that the fishing and commercialization of the Queen Conch is prohibited nationwide during this time period. For further information: www.codopesca.gob.do

