Where Two Oceans Meet: The Birth of Cape Froward National Park

In this episode of Rewildology, journey to the southernmost point of continental America, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans collide at Cape Froward. I explore Chile's newest national park-in-the-making, where Gabriela Garrido of Rewilding Chile shares how this groundbreaking conservation project protects the crucial intersection between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. From zodiac adventures with playful dolphins to discussions about indigenous co-management with Kawésqar communities, discover how Cape Froward represents a revolutionary approach to conservation that bridges land and sea. Learn how Rewilding Chile recently acquired an additional 34,000 hectares of wilderness at the time of this recording, expanding their vision for a protected corridor that benefits both wildlife and local communities. The creation of this park demonstrates a fundamental shift in conservation thinking, extending protection from mountaintop to seafloor in one continuous system. What do you think about this integrated approach to conservation? Share your thoughts in the comments on YouTube, Spotify, or on Instagram! SERIES TITLE Where the Wild Calls: A Journey through Patagonia's Route of Parks EPISODE TITLE Episode 3: Where Two Oceans Meet: The Birth of Cape Froward National Park TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction - A Wild Dolphin Encounter 01:39 Welcome to Episode 3 of Where the Wild Calls 02:08 Early Morning to Punta Arenas 02:17 Meet Gabriela Garrido, Marine Biologist and Project Coordinator for Rewilding Chile 07:10 How Cape Froward came to be 08:16 Cape Forward's relationship with indigenous communities 11:22 Beach walk 13:57 Challenges of creating a national park 22:49 Exploring the park’s lighthouse and viewing museum art about the whaling era 24:17 Chile’s dedication to marine conservation 28:08 Cape Froward - A new way to establish national parks 29:37 Invitation to next episode - Wetlands of northern Patagonia 30:28 Join the Adventure: Project Patagonia LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT PATAGONIA https://rewildology.com/projectpatagonia/ REWILDOLOGY FIELD EXPEDITIONS Where The Wild Calls: Patagonia Puma Expedition & Torres Del Paine Adventure, March 31 - April 6, 2026: https://rewildology.com/patagoniaexpedition/ JOIN THE REWILDOLOGY BOOK CLUB. IT’S FREE! May / June Path of the Puma by Jim Williams: https://rewildology.com/rewildology-book-club/ SHOW NOTES & NEWSLETTER Show notes & subscribe to newsletter, https://rewildology....