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Marine Conservation organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
SubMON
Spain
Region Active
Europe
Non-profit
2008
Activity
Description
Marine conservation awareness and education, Advocacy, Protection of marine life, Biodiversity, Marine research, Whales, Dolphins, Seagrass, Molluscs, Citizen science, Marine pollution, Conservation volunteering
Submon aims to conserve marine biodiversity and to achieve the sustainable use of the marine environment by promoting a change in the relationship between society and the sea, through on-site actions and using and transmitting knowledge. The organization develops its own projects, mainly directed towards the conservation, the study and awareness of the marine environment, and always with a clear social and sustainable development character.This includes is a strong programme for schools and on ocean literacy. Their many and extensive projects include research and protection of whales, dolphins, sea turtles, molluscs, seagrass meadows, amongst others. An influential body, their expertise is widely sought after internationally.