Zoomarine strengthens commitment to Franciscana conservation in international partnership
Zoomarine strengthens commitment to Franciscana conservation in international partnership 25th November 2024 Zoomarine reaffirms its commitment to the protection of the franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei), a critically endangered species of coastal dolphin in Brazilian territory, through the work carried out by the Alliance for the Franciscana Dolphin Conservation Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation (AFCR3), an organisation created […]
Zoomarine and Nativawaky plant Miyawaki forest for the regeneration of the Algarve
Zoomarine and Nativawaky plant Miyawaki forest for the regeneration of the Algarve 13th November 2024 Zoomarine, in collaboration with Nativawaky, planted a Miyawaki forest at Quinta do Meloal, from AIPAR – Associação de Proteção à Rapariga e à Família. This initiative is part of Operação Montanha Verde, which aims to promote biodiversity and natural soil […]
Two turtles rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo have returned to the sea with the support of the Portuguese Navy
Two turtles rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo have returned to the sea with the support of the Portuguese Navy 25th October 2024 Maya and Vega return to the ocean after months of rehabilitation; Return made possible by a successful partnership between national and international organisations; Maya and Vega are now among the more than 300 […]
Three white-fronted parrot hatchlings at Zoomarine
3 white-fronted parrot chicks (amazona albifron) hatched at the beginning of July and after a few weeks sheltered in the comfort of their nest, while very well protected by their parents, hey began to fluff up and venture out into their habitat…
Four Sea Turtles Rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo Return to the Ocean with the Support of the Portuguese Navy
Four Sea Turtles Rehabilitated at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo Return to the Ocean with the Support of the Portuguese Navy 30 agosto 2024 Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo, in collaboration with various organisations, has successfully completed another important conservation mission: the return to the sea of four sea turtles that had undergone a long rehabilitation process. This action […]
Zoomarine Algarve published investigation scientific paper: Psychological Pathways to Ocean Conservation: A Study of Marine Mammal Park Visitors
Have you ever wondered if all Zoomarine visitors ‘think’ about the ocean in the same way? Well, a study was recently published on how Zoomarine visitors perceive one of our great flagships, ocean conservation…
International Day for Nature Conservation – The “Human Behaviour” Factor
International Day for Nature Conservation – The “Human Behaviour” Factor July 28th, 2024 There is a lot of talk about the loss of biodiversity at a global level as one of the greatest challenges facing nature conservation. But if we look at recent history, many of the efforts to reverse this trend have focused on […]
Environmental Enrichment: Study Reveals Impacts on the Behaviour of Scarlet Ibis at Zoomarine
Environmental Enrichment: Study Reveals Impacts on the Behaviour of Scarlet Ibis at Zoomarine 4th July 2024 Environmental enrichment is a dynamic process used by zoological spaces to provide stimuli that meet the animals’ needs and enhance their quality of life. In a partnership between several researchers (MARE / ISPA and Zoomarine), a study was recently […]
Zoomarine supports the Marine Megafauna Foundation
Zoomarine supports the Marine Megafauna Foundation 19th July, 2024 The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered marine species and their habitats. With a focus on research, conservation and education, this foundation works tirelessly to protect iconic species such as whales, dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles all over […]
Help us protect the Lahille’s bottlenose dolphin!
Help us protect the Lahille’s bottlenose dolphin! May 27th, 2024 With only 600 individuals left, the Lahille’s bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops gephyreus) is on the brink of extinction. The ONGs KAOSA, YAQU PACHA e o Zoo de Nuremberga, and our partners Zoomarine – Algarve, Rancho Texas, Zoo de Duisburgo, National Marine Mammal Foundation, Fundación Oceanogràfic, Planète […]