Why progressive zoos and aquariums put considerable effort into researching the animals in their care but also into social sciences
On the special EAZA research issue of Zooquaria 118, we invite you to take a deep dive into the research mission of zoos and aquariums and to know more about Zoomarine Algarve scientific researches and worldwide contributions.
Animals in Ukraine also need and deserve
Animals in Ukraine also need and deserve June, 28th 2023 The role of progressive zoos is not limited to their inhabitants. The mission of modern zoos is not limited to conservation programmes (in situ and ex situ), science and education for sustainability… And the emotions of our zoological teams do not end with those whose […]
For a colorful future!
Every year, on May 31st, we celebrate World Parrot Day, created in 2004 by World Parrot Trust to raise awareness to the need to protect these animals in their natural habitats.
Salina’s Update
Salina, the sub-adult sea turtle of the Caretta caretta species, rehabilitated in Porto d’Abrigo and returned to the sea on the 20th of July 2022, has been monitored using satellite collected data.
Zoomarine on the path to carbon neutrality
Zoomarine on the path to carbon neutrality April 20th, 2023 Renewable energy sources play a key role in reducing climate change and protecting the environment. Aware of this, Zoomarine takes another big step in its mission to contribute to environmental sustainability. Taking advantage of the Algarve’s privileged solar exposure, a further 2’550 photovoltaic modules were […]
“Montanha Verde” Operation 2022
“Montanha Verde” Operation 2022 November 16th, 2022 Operation Montanha Verde, coordinated by Zoomarine, is back! A citizenship movement for the protection of the important natural resources of our Algarve. Although Operation Montanha Verde 2022 had very ambitious goals – planting 42,000 trees in 8 Algarve municipalities- , due to the strong reduction of rainfall, this […]
The return of the magnificent seven
The return of the magnificent seven October 19th, 2022 It’s a repeated story… In fact, for 25 years, it is almost always the same story. However, every time it is different and every time it is very special – because it is a story about saving lives, about trusting the Future, about helping to protect […]
The triple embrace between Science, Conservation and Education for Sustainability, always in favour of animal welfare
Just over 30 years ago, a group concerned about the possible extinction of a growing number of species decided to organise themselves in order to create a European instrument for their protection.
Salina’s great Mediterranean journey
Salina’s great Mediterranean journey August 22nd, 2022 When, in June 2021, the fisherman Ricardo Gonçalves rescued a sea turtle from fishing nets in the Guadiana River, surely he was far from imagining that, thanks to his cool-bloodedness, quick response and good judgment, one day, such specimen of the species Caretta caretta would return to the […]
Shall we offer 42 000 more?
Shall we offer 42 000 more? 19 outubro 2022 It’s common knowledge that: if the air is polluted, it will help to plant a tree… if it’s too hot, it will help to plant a tree… if the soil is degraded, it will help to plant a tree… if the place is too windy, it […]