Environmental conservation work in Mozambique
10 Oct 2008
Transforming Lives: Managing Oysters in the Quirimbas National Park
Oysters in the Quirimbas are a resource that have historically been used as a minor dietary supplement, shucked and sold by the cup for about 60 cents US a kilo to make into a sauce for rice. Now, however, thanks to the efforts of WWF and the Quirimbas National Park (QNP), along with a local NGO called the Associação do Meio Ambiente (AMA - Association for the Environment), oysters are transforming the lives of several island communities. » Read more
06 Aug 2008
In Bazaruto: new fishermen association under big challenge
The Archipelago claims for a new and urgent fishing revival
Maputo, Mozambique – WWF´s Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Project in Bazaruto has achieved one of its main goals by helping in the establishment of a new fishermen association in Bazaruto Archipelago: the Bazaruto Archipelago Fishermen Association (APABA). The new association will stand as the officially known community entity responsible for the good and prosperous management of the scarce marine natural resources left in this area.
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16 Jul 2008
Is the Dugong population in Bazaruto slowly recovering?
Dugong aerial count: population overwhelms expectations in Bazaruto
Maputo, Mozambique – Recent aerial counts performed in the Bazaruto bay, including the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BANP), brought out new expectations in terms of conservation of dugong population in this area: the frequency in appearance of the species has proven that the number of its population may be increasing or at least the fact that they are seen routinely could be a sign of success in its conservation.
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22 Apr 2008
One dugong killed in Inhassoro, near the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park
Maputo, Mozambique – One dugong (Dugong dugon), an endangered species in Mozambique and in the world, was found dead in Inhassoro, Inhambane province, near the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BNAP). Thanks to information given by a local tourism operator, dugong parts and of other species, like the great white shark and marine turtles, were discovered and all involved people arrested. » Read more
27 Mar 2008
Community Fishery Revolution: In the Quirimbas National Park
Maputo, Mozambique – Amazing conservation records, inspiring community commitment and leadership, great scientific results and other facts worthy recording is how one can describe the work being carried out in the marine area of the Quirimbas National Park (QNP). » Read more
14 Mar 2008
More of Africa urged to boost rhino numbers
After bringing Africa’s black rhinos spectacularly back from the brink of extinction one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes is to celebrate its first decade by seeking to extend its operations to more of Africa.
“What we know from looking back at the last ten years is that sustained conservation can and does work,” says George Kampamba, WWF International’s African Rhino Programme Coordinator.
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11 Mar 2008
After six years away: Marine Turtles return to Rolas Island in the Quirimbas National Park
Pemba, Mozambique – After more than 6 years since marine turtles or their eggs where last spotted in the uninhabited Rolas Island, in the Quirimbas National Park (QNP), two nests were found in the island recently. This amazing discovery was made by two park rangers during an internal assessment visit carried out last week. » Read more
12 Feb 2008
New guide to reducing bycatch goes online
As a service to the long-term sustainability of both fish stocks and fishing communities, WWF has established an online resource providing up-to-date information on bycatch (the capture of non-target creatures in fishing gear) and how to reduce it.
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29 Oct 2007
Dugong conservation in Bazaruto Archipelago National Park: Phase II
As part of the second phase of a WWF dugong campaign in Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, WWF is working with fishermen to protect the endangered marine mammal from being caught accidentally in their nets.
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24 Sep 2007
WWF Mozambique launches scholarships campaign
WWF is active in the Quirimbas National Park area since 2001, and gives support to the implementation of the Park’s Management Plan. Considering an opportunity for human development and conservation efforts, the Environmental Fellows Association of Cabo Delgado (AMA) in partnership with the QNP and WWF launched a scholarship programme for young girls in 2005.
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