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Lantuna team monitoring the Cape Verde little shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri boydi).
Lantuna team monitoring the Cape Verde little shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri boydi).
© José Soriano, Associação Lantuna-BLI

Seabirds of Baía do Inferno, Cabo Verde: Studying Them Now, to Ensure Their Promising Future

Grantee Name: Associação Lantuna

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Cabo Verde
Amount
$157,273
Dates
Feb 2021 – Dec 2023
Keywords
Fisheries, Marine, Monitoring and evaluation, Research, Species Conservation

Study the seabird colonies of Coastal Cliffs between Porto Mosquito and Baía do Inferno Important Bird Area, to understand population trends and threats. Work with local fishermen to assess fishing effort and possible disturbance to bird populations. Raise awareness with local communities and authorities about the importance of the area, to prepare the ground for potential future protection of the site.

Strategic Direction :

1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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