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Seahorse SOS

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Seahorses in Portugal’s Ria Formosa are under threat.

In 2001, we had the largest colony in the world. Since then, numbers have fallen by a massive 96%. There are many reasons for this including, mainly, the loss of their natural habitat and illegal fishing for medicines. If urgent action is not taken, it is likely that these beautiful animals will become extinct in the next 2 to 5 years.



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Right now in the Ria Formosa our partners CCMAR are starting their Summer diving program.  The video shows a CCMAR diver placing artificial habitat at 9m depth.  Seagrasses are unable to grow at this level, but seahorses will happily form colonies so long as they have something to hang on to.  We plan to introduce 100 square meters of artificial habitat this year.



Seahorses inhabit seagrass meadows in shallow waters of 5 to7 meters and generally spend their lives within a few hundred meters of their home. Which is why the Ria Formosa is the perfect location to protect this fragile species from extinction. The habitat is very fragile and easily disturbed. Seahorses mate for life and, unusually, the male fertilises and carries the eggs. A solution to the problem is available. It is proposed to create two protected Marine Conservation Areas (MCA’s) within the Ria Formosa where navigation and fishing is excluded. 

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This is last year's model.  See how quickly the structure is assimilated into the seabed.

Later this Summer it is planned to re-plant100 square meters of sea grasses at 7m depth.

The refuge will require the installation of new buoyage and signage together with barriers to prevent entry. This is a method that has proven successful in the North Sea and can be recreated here with your support.

WE WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS THERE IS NEW INFORMATION ON THE PROJECT

For more information: https://rotaryalmancil.org /seahorse environment project

 
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IBAN:  PT50_0010_0000_5558_1140_ 0011_6  (do not enter the underscores when inputting)
Swift:  BBPIPTPL

Reference:  Seahorse

 
Assoc. AIRC Charity Fellowship, Rua do Sol,4. 8200-448 Guia, Albufeira PORTUGAL

 
For more information: https://rotaryalmancil.org /seahorse environment project

   


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  • Jens Jakob Kjær Hansen
    • €300 
    • 3 yrs

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Almancil International Rotary Club
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Loulé, Santa Cruz, Portugal

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