Marine

Conservation and management of small cetacean species, Tursiops truncatus and Delphinus spp. in the Gulf of California, Mexico.

The aim of this project is to promote the effective conservation of small cetacean species within the Gulf of California (GC) by identifying management stocks; and to test the hypothesis that ecological complexity leads to local habitat dependence and population differentiation in these highly mobile species.

Numerous nesting aggregations in the European pond turtle in south Belarus: distribution, current threats, and primary priorities for steady conservation (Belarus)

Main objective of our project is study of nesting aggregations distribution of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), identification of the human-related dangers, search and pursuance of priority measures for their steady preservation in Belarus.

Comparative phylogeography of Pseudobarbus, Barbus, Sandelia and Galaxias species in the Breede and associated river systems, South Africa: implications for conservation of a threatened fauna

The study aims assess priority areas for the conservation of threatened indigenous freshwater fish species in the Breede and associated river systems within the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa.

Empowerment and capacity building of community fishery committee in undertaking community-based aquatic resources (wetland) management and conservation.

The overall aim is to empower the locally elected community fishery management committee to improve wetland conservation by establishing a fish sanctuary where there is no human use to crate a safe ground for economically important wild aquatic living organisms to generate and a habitat for a number of globally threatened waterfowl species.

Conservation Ecology of Galapagos Rocky Shores in the face of human disturbance and climate change

This project aims to understand the ecological role of consumers on marine algae and how their ecological role is modulated by temperature and nutrient levels.

Conservation of the Ladoga seal population, Russia

This project is aimed to support a long-term conservation programme for the Ladoga ringed seal (Phoca hispida ladogensis).

José Luis Ponce de León

The project aims are to asses the current conservation status of three local endemic species of the family Poeciliidae in western Cuba and to publish a pocket field guide of Cuban species of this family.

Community conservation for the Amazon waterworld

We aim to involve the community in education and monitoring for the conservation of endangered manatees, turtles and pirarucu fish.

Building a web based information center to share information and experience among coral reef practitioners: towards better management of coral reef in Indonesia

The aim of this project is to provide web based media for coral reef practitioners in Indonesia to share information and experiences and as a learning centre.

CAP (ComunicArte Project)

The aim of the ComunicArte Project (CAP) is to offer free community-based; environmental art education workshops focusing on local conservation issues. CAP believes that art can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about environmental threats and posing creative solutions.