Ulisses and Umiko are back home!
Ulisses and Umiko are back home! November 15th, 2023 Last Tuesday, November 14th, the ocean breeze witnessed the homecoming of Ulisses and Umiko, the two sea turtles rescued by the team at Porto d’Abrigo of Zoomarine, with the support of AIMM (Associação para a Investigação do Meio Marinho). Aboard the NRP Dragão of the Portuguese […]
Hearts on Land, Fins at Sea
Two sea turtles will be released back into the Atlantic Ocean, around 20 kilometres (12 nautical miles) south of Faro, on board a vessel of the Portuguese Navy. After several months of rehabilitation at Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo (Rescue Centre), another inspiring chapter comes to a close – one filled with challenges and achievements that have given them the strength to face not only calm seas but also life’s unpredictable storms.
UPDATE – River Dolphin Rescue Operation in Tefé, Brazil
The developing situation in the region remains critical, with volunteers from several organizations still actively monitoring the area, carrying out drills, autopsies and analyses, and maintaining a protocol for rescuing, treating and moving animals if deemed necessary.
IUCN Commission Statement on the role of botanic gardens, aquariums, and zoos in species conservation
IUCN Commission Statement on the role of botanic gardens, aquariums, and zoos in species conservation October 30th, 2023 The Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) issued a statement on October 11th, recognizing and proudly applauding the significant contributions of botanic gardens, aquariums, and zoos to its critical mission […]
Planting Again to Protect Again
Operation “Montanha Verde” is back, and Zoomarine could not be more excited about what will be the 8th edition of this environmental and civic initiative…
New research study reveals that life expectancy of animals in zoos are 1.65–3.55 times longer than their wild counterparts
We found that life expectancy increased up to 3.40 times, and first-year mortality declined up to 31%, during the last century in zoos. Moreover, the life expectancy of animals in zoos is currently 1.65–3.55 times longer than their wild counterparts.
Zoomarine joins efforts to Save Amazon River Dolphins
Zoomarine joins efforts to Save Amazon River Dolphins October 9th, 2023 The Brazilian Amazon is currently witnessing a devastating crisis, as a mass mortality event unfolds among Amazon river dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) and Tucuxi dolphins (Sotalia fluviatilis). In a matter of weeks, we have tragically discovered over 130 deceased animals, equating to roughly 10 Percent […]
Sea Turtle named Ulisses rescued and recovering in Zoomarine Porto D´Abrigo
On July, 17th, Zoomarine’s Porto d’Abrigo team responded to another urgent appeal from the Association for Research in the Marine Environment (AIMM) by rescuing another young loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta).
Sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation emphasises conservation cooperation
Marine turtles play a vital role in our oceans, yet they face numerous challenges today. On July 2nd, a juvenile loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) was discovered disoriented and with abnormal buoyancy by the Association for Marine Environment Research (AIMM).
1 year (and more than 7,500 kilometres) later…
1 year (and more than 7,500 kilometres) later… June 20th, 2023 The story of Salina is rich in anthropomorphic episodes and… and it has a very happy ending. This is so because, 02 years after being rescued from the Guadiana River and 01 year after being returned to the Ocean, this loggerhead turtle is now […]