Environmental conservation work in Senegal

Latest news and publications

14 Apr 2008
West Africa Marine Newsletter (April 08)
News, views and information from WWF's West Africa Marine Ecoregion (WAMER) programme based in Senegal.
» Read more

Leatherback turtle caught up in a French Tuna purse-seine fishery in the Atlantic ocean.

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.

» Read more

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) digging nest to lay eggs, Turtle Islands National Park, Malaysia

31 Oct 2007
Green turtle nesting sites discovered in Senegal
A WWF survey has discovered new marine turtle nesting sites on the beaches of Senegal, prompting calls from conservationists to improve protection of the endangered species. » Read more

New or updated projects

Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Nov 2005

Conservation of Dolphins

West African waters harbour several species of small cetaceans, among them the endemic Atlantic humpback dolphin (Sousa teuszii) and a largely ... » Read more

Modified: Jan 2008 - Started: Jan 2008

Supporting Environmental Journalism

Groupe Environnement Presse (GREP) plans to focus its lobbying activities on 3 main areas that require urgent action: plastic peril; degradation of ma... » Read more

Modified: Feb 2007 - Started: Jan 2005

Community-Based Management of Marine Resources and Environment in Cayar

Fishing is of crucial importance in both economic and social terms throughout West Africa, and specifically Senegal. The project aims to support and i... » Read more

Contact

WWF West Africa Marine Ecoregion Office (WAMER),
Dakar
West Africa Marine Ecoregion Sacre Coeur III No 9639 Dakar
Senegal

T: +221 33 869 37 00
F: +221 33 869 37 02