We follow Dr. Maria Potouroglou during the second of the ResilienSEA national seagrass identification, mapping and monitoring training series organized in seven West African countries. Day 1: Group departure for the Bijagos Islands From November 4-8 2019, a national seagrass identification,…
The workshop is the first in a series of national seagrass species identification, mapping and monitoring trainings held in the seven ResilienSEA pilot countries. From October 28th to November 1st 2019, the first ResilienSEA national training on seagrass species identification,…
ResilienSEA project team visits the seven implementing countries Grey Heron in Banc d’Arguin National Park, Mauritania. (Credit, PNBA) Seven countries. Three languages. Little knowledge about an important resource. Mapping and protecting the vast seagrass beds along the coast of Western…
A new project on seagrasses was launched today in Dakar, Senegal.ResilienSEA is coordinated by GRID-Arendal and funded by MAVA, a foundation based in Switzerland with extensive experience in West Africa. The project focusses on four strategies: scientific research, capacity building, information, awareness and advocacy and new policy ideas.