Terrimar - Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável
The Sea Turtle Directory
Country: Cabo Verde
Organization / Project Name: Terrimar - Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável
Website: www.terrimar.org.cv
Email: terrimar.ads@gmail.com
Description: Terrimar - Ambiente e Desenvolvimento Sustentável is a non-profit NGO that has been working in environmental conservation since 2011. It was formerly known as Projeto Vitó Porto Novo, but in 2021 it changed its name to Terrimar, while retaining the same statutes. It works on the conservation of sea turtles, endemic plants, seabirds, marine conservation, and community activities with fishermen.
Species of focus: Loggerheads (Caretta caretta), Green turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Volunteer program: Yes
Tourist activities (Y/N): No
Primary Areas of Work: Environmental education/community outreach, Fisheries bycatch reduction / management, Beach protection, Community development, Pollution mitigation, Genetic sampling, Rescue and rehabilitation, Nesting beach monitoring, Policy
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Terrimar.santoantao
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/terrimarads/