Fundaçao Maio Biodiversidade (FMB, Maio Biodiversity Foundation)
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Cabo Verde
Organization / Project Name: Fundaçao Maio Biodiversidade (FMB) Maio Biodiversity Foundation
Website: https://fmb-maio.org/
Email: info@fmb-maio.org
Description: Maio Biodiversity Foundation is a Cabo Verdean non-profit organization which has been dedicated to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection since 2010. We work to protect the island of Maio and its biodiversity while creating sustainable economic opportunities for local communities. We can only protect and preserve this unique and beautiful ecosystem by working together.
Species of focus: Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbills (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerheads (Caretta caretta)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Genetic sampling, Environmental education/community outreach, Nesting beach monitoring, Beach protection, Satellite telemetry, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, In water research
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/maioconservation/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/fmb_maiobiodiversityfoundation/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/FMB_CaboVerde