Can tracking poop actually bring change? We think so! The Epicocity Project recently completed their six week trek in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the Elephant Ivory Project. The team spent their expedition identifying the locations and types of endangered elephants being poached for illegal ivory trade by collecting samples of elephant poop and even managed to avoid a gun fight in the dangerous areas of the jungle.

“There was a shootout. Andy and I weren’t there, but we learned through satellite text messages that Colonel Gui and his soldiers from the Congolese army ran into the bandits somewhere between Kisangani and Obenge. They were likely the brothers of Colonel Toms, a convicted war criminal and poacher. A gunfight ensued. One poacher was injured and two others were apprehended.”

Head to SPOT Ambassador Jose Wejebe’s facebook page, “Like” it and enter to have a chance to win a SPOT HUG. Be ready to share where the strangest or coolest place you have ever had your boat!

On March 1^st, the Elephant Ivory Project (EIP) will begin their journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo to identify the locations and types of elephants being poached for illegal ivory trade. SPOT will provide EIP with its satellite-based messaging technology. Because SPOT uses 100% satellite technology, EIP will be able to send short updates to their ground crews and even their Facebook profile from remote areas.

The Baja 1000 is the premier off-road racing event in the world. SPOT & DeLorme will provide live updates in the remote Baja region. Team Race-Dezert.com (RDC) will be stationed up and down the race course with the new DeLorme PN-60w with SPOT Communicator.

Whether you’re at home, the office or in Baja, RDC allows you to track the Baja 1000 like never before on its Leader Board. Checkpoints will be set up every 100 miles so you will be able to see who’s leading the race in each class. Also follow the “Cover it Live” sections in the Leader Board for even more live updates and news.

The race starts on November 18, 2010. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

For more information and to track the race, click here.

SPOT will be supporting filmmakers Trip Jennings, Andy Maser and team for the Elephant Ivory Project. The Elephant Ivory Project, a partnership with the Center for Conservation Biology and other organizations, was started to help put a stop to the growing illegal ivory trade.

Check out SPOT Ambassador, Jose Wejebe on SPOT Adventures! Jose is the host of “Spanish Fly” moving to the Outdoor Channel in January. Filled with breathtaking underwater footage, spectacular cinematography and complimentary editing, the light-tackle saltwater guru shows viewers each week a unique interactive style of fishing that no one has done before.