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Institute of Biodiversity and Protected Areas of Guinea-Bissau

IBAP

Av. Dom Settimio Arturro Ferrazzetta, CP 70, Guinea-Bissau

Region Active

Africa

Government agency

Activity

Turtles, Protection of marine life

Description

Amongst other functions, the IBAP is responsible for the conservation of sea turtles in Guinea-Bissau, through the Department of Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation, and through the management of Protected Areas. Conservation actions include protection of critical habitats for sea turtle nesting and foraging, marine surveillance for illegal activities, development of Marine Turtle Action Plans. Their approach is to achieve biodiversity protection and sustainable use of resources by local communities.

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