Our conservation programmes
Fight against plastic pollution
Did you know that 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year? The Exploi project (Expédition Plastique Océan Indien) has been set up to fight this scourge in the Indian Ocean. It involves research and sensitisation programmes aimed at both the public and environmental professionals.
Endangered sea turtles
Sea turtles are the emblem of our ocean!
These fantastic and prehistoric creatures are fond of our waters and come to our shores, lagoons and coral reefs for reproduction, shelter and food. Their presence is very important to keep a balance in our coastal marine ecosystems. Sadly, some of them are still poached and others are often found injured/wounded in our lagoons and on our shores, becoming easy preys. Helping to protect them through specific sensitisation and educational programmes is definitely one of our top priorities!
These fantastic and prehistoric creatures are fond of our waters and come to our shores, lagoons and coral reefs for reproduction, shelter and food. Their presence is very important to keep a balance in our coastal marine ecosystems. Sadly, some of them are still poached and others are often found injured/wounded in our lagoons and on our shores, becoming easy preys. Helping to protect them through specific sensitisation and educational programmes is definitely one of our top priorities!
Coral regeneration
It is not too late to save the coral reefs!
Coral reefs provide huge benefits to the wildlife, coastal ecosystems and our civilisation. They act as a nursery ground and shelter for marine organisms and are crucial to protect coastal beaches, cities and communities from the impact of storms, erosion and flooding.
A sad and undeniable truth: corals are in mortal danger. Indeed, who has not seen the enormous coral graveyards lying in our lagoons? In partnership with local institutions, Odysseo’s team intends to provide their expertise and knowledge to help stimulate coral reproduction and reintroduce them into the ocean.
Coral reefs provide huge benefits to the wildlife, coastal ecosystems and our civilisation. They act as a nursery ground and shelter for marine organisms and are crucial to protect coastal beaches, cities and communities from the impact of storms, erosion and flooding.
A sad and undeniable truth: corals are in mortal danger. Indeed, who has not seen the enormous coral graveyards lying in our lagoons? In partnership with local institutions, Odysseo’s team intends to provide their expertise and knowledge to help stimulate coral reproduction and reintroduce them into the ocean.
Our conservation team
Bernardo NascimentoFoundation Manager
Bernardo is a Marine Biologist, working in the field since 1996. In Portugal, he worked for almost 10 years as the Aquarium, Reptile and Bird Curator for Zoomarine, the country’s biggest marine park. He also helped design and manage the first Portuguese recovery centre for sea turtles. He was the Head Curator for Fakieh Aquarium in Saudi Arabia and SAASCC in Kuwait, and is part of the team that designed Odysseo. Bernardo loves to travel and has visited more than 50 aquariums around the world.
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