Organization: EcoHealth AllianceInvestigating the status of the West African manatee in Gabon's water systems where these animals have been recorded and hunting occurs. Activities include a GPS telemetry tagging campaign, an educational program, boat-based surveys, interviews with locals and training of Gabonese biologists in field techniques and collection protocols.
Website:
http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/wildlife/12-west_african_manatee_conservationYears Supported:
2008