Conservation work in Cape Verde
Latest News or Publications
05 Dec 2008
WWF Signs New Agreement for African Cetaceans
WWF-West African Marine Ecoregion Programme today signed a new intergovernmental agreement to conserve the West African Manatee and Small Whales in Western Africa and Macaronesia. The conservation instrument consists of 2 Action Plans for the conservation of theses species, and was first adopted by 15 countries in Togo in October, and opened for signatory by implementing partners today. » Read more
12 Sep 2008
Collapsing fishery gets tuna commission a blast from own review
Calling the management of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery “an international disgrace”, a high level review has called for an immediate suspension of fishing. » 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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New or updated projects
Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Jul 2004Conservation of Marine Turtles
The Western African Marine Ecoregion (WAMER) is a remarkable site for marine turtle conservation, providing a home for 6 species of marine turtles and... » Read moreConservation of Dolphins
West African waters harbour several species of small cetaceans, among them the endemic Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) and a largely ... » Read moreWAMER - Fisheries Access Agreement
Office Address
WWF Cape Verde,
Praia
Marine and coastal biodiversity conservation project. P.O Box 115 Fazenda Praia Cape Verde
Cape Verde
T: +238 262 25 79
F: +238 261 40 80
Praia
Marine and coastal biodiversity conservation project. P.O Box 115 Fazenda Praia Cape Verde
Cape Verde
T: +238 262 25 79
F: +238 261 40 80
