Environmental conservation work in Mozambique




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The dugong carcass found at the fisherman´s house in Inhassoro

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

 
Fisherman showing one of the monitored fishes in the Total Marine Protected Zone of Ibo Island

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

 
Rhino translocation is a highly skilled procedure.

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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New or updated projects

Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Mar 2008

Oceanfresh - Moving towards Responsible Prawn Fishery

The project intends to undertake a desktop study to compile existing information on the prawn trawl fishery in Mozambique, relevant information on pra... » Read more
 
Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Jan 2007

Linking Futures Programme - Virtual Water

The concept of virtual water can be a powerful tool to highlight freshwater problems. However, because the science and thinking behind virtual water t... » Read more
 
Modified: Mar 2008 - Started: Jul 2001

East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme

Since the early 1990s, WWF has supported the management and conservation of the East African Coastal Forests through projects in Kenya and Tanzania. ... » Read more

The dugong carcass found at the fisherman´s house in Inhassoro

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

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