Projet

USFWS-AFR1444

PROJET

Nom du projet/programme

MENTOR: Manatee

Objectif général

To develop the capacity of a transdisciplinary team of conservationists from Central African nations who will collaborate to create dedicated research, management and conservation actions for the African manatee (Trichechus sengalensis). The project provides training and mentoring to enable the team of manatee conservationists to problem-solve together and determine innovative approaches to addressing threats. Threats include high levels of direct bushmeat hunting, increasing habitat destruction, and incidental capture in fishing nets, hydroelectric and agricultural dams that isolate populations and kill manatees.

Financement

139 018 €

Bailleurs

USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service)

Leaders

SSA (Sea to Shore Alliance, Inc.)