Conservación

Protecting what we love

We research and act to preserve the biodiversity of the Canary Islands.

Proyectos Destacados

Conservation of Sharks and Rays

European Bestlife project to protect sharks and rays in the Canary Islands. Species identification, population monitoring and citizen science for conservation.

Conservation Ongoing

Oceans Without Plastic

More than 2 tonnes of waste collected, 50 cleanup days organized and 400 volunteers mobilized. Join our coastal cleanups and learn while you act.

Conservation Finished

Elasmobranchs of Las Canteras

Specific study of ray and shark populations at Las Canteras beach. Visual census, environmental education and outreach.

Consumo Consciente por la Conservación Marina

Conservation Finished

Conscious Consumption for Marine Conservation

We instill sustainable habits to conserve the marine biodiversity of the Canary Islands. Workshops for Secondary Education and Vocational Training, and beach activities for the general public.

Pilar de Conservación

Science and direct action

We run scientific research and active conservation projects to protect the marine species and critical habitats of the Canary archipelago.

Líneas de actuación

Elasmobranchs

We protect sharks and rays in Canary waters. Censuses, photo-identification and reporting of illegal practices.

Seagrass meadows

Conservation of seagrass meadows, critical ecosystems for coastal biodiversity.

Microplastics

Research on plastic pollution in Canary waters with rigorous data.

Nuestros Valores

Evidence over opinion

All our conservation proposals are based on verifiable scientific data and reproducible methodologies.

Active advocacy

When the law is broken, we act. We have filed complaints that have led to convictions for illegal fishing.

Scientific collaboration

We work with the ULPGC, international centers and researcher networks to broaden the reach of our studies.

Preventive conservation

We don't wait until species are on the brink of extinction. We act when the data shows warning signs.

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