Marine

Identification of Aggregation Sites of Juvenile White Sharks and their Relationship with Adult Sharks in the Eastern North Pacific

The aim of the project is to couple satellite and acoustic tagging methods with genetic analyses to document the habitat of the juvenile white sharks in the Eastern North Pacific.

Youth-Based Coral Reef Conservation Action Plan in Sumbawa Island

This project aims to raise the awareness of wider fishers community and to develop an action plan for coral reef conservation in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia.

Community-Based Marine Turtle Conservation in Western Madagascar

To integrate local fishers and community members into marine turtle monitoring, conservation and awareness-raising work in west Madagascar.

Protecting Marine Ecosystems in the Philippines Using Green Fins

This project aims to effect change within the diving industry and among local communities through the implementation of the Green Fins approach, a tool for supporting adoption and implementation of best practice.

MarWise – A Marine Wildlife Safe Course for Marine Tourism Operators in Namibia

The aim of the project is to provide a course specifically aimed at tour operators in the Walvis Bay region, to educate them on the ecology of the species they encounter and how to interact safely and sustainably with them.

Enhancing the Conservation of Sea Turtles and Mangroves in Kenya

The project aim is to enhance the conservation of sea turtles and mangroves by promoting sustainable utilization of marine resources through enhanced community participation. The project will promote and encourage sustainable fishing practices to reduce the pressures of overfishing and illegal fishing that threaten sea turtles.

Cook Islands Turtle Project: Assessment of Sea Turtles at Palmerston Atoll, Southern Cook Islands

The aim of the project is to assess nesting abundance & distribution; turtle species present; identify threats & impacts; community education & training; develop support network; update Biodiversity assessments.

Samadai Experience: The Balance Between Marine Wildlife Conservation and Dolphin Watching Industry Has Been Found?

In a site where wildlife conservation and tourist interest overlaps, the project aims at enhancing scientific knowledge as well as educational and interpretation opportunities.

Implementation of the Manatee Conservation Plan in San San Pondsak Wildlife Sanctuary, Panama

A Booster Grant will be used to implement the conservation plan for San San Pondsak Wildlife Sanctuary, including an in-depth study to identify the type and number of plants that manatees feed, develop guidelines for manatee watching and collaborate in improving and/or relocating manatee observation platforms.

Magellanic Penguin Diet Requirements and its Relationship with Commercial Fisheries: A Case Study in Golfo San Jorge

The general goal of this project is to assess the potential overlap in resource use between breeding Magellanic Penguins and trawl fisheries operating in Golfo San Jorge.