Noticias

At the FNAC in Funchal on October 4, World Animal Day and Veterinary Day, at 19:00, there will be talk about “The impact of animals on society today”. One of the LIFE Monk Seal technicians will also participate, who will talk about the case of wild animals “The example of the monk seal”. This is …

The I Madeira Outdoor Summit is an initiative of the Regional Secretariat of Tourism and Culture integrated in the Festival of Nature. On October 3, between meetings and presentations, the topic of the observation of marine vertebrates in Madeira will be taken, taking as an example the monk seal. We must not forget that the …

A challenge has recently been launched to the third year students of the Degree in Design at the University of Madeira to define a communication program, with the aim of remembering that the seal is part of Madeira’s identity, and that we are all responsible for its conservation, based on the behaviors we have in …

The renowned and award-winning cameraman and underwater photographer specializing in marine life, Nuno Sá, accompanied one of the field missions carried out in the Desertas Islands within the framework of the LIFE Madeira Monk Seal project. The objective was to collect images to make a short video that will promote the conservation of this emblematic …

Your collaboration was essential to maintain the necessary conditions for the young seal female to have space to rest, and minimize human disturbance and contact with domestic animals, vital requirements for their recovery. For that reason, and from here, we want to thank the collaboration of all those people who were selflessly involved. Bravo for …

As previously reported, on April 10 a monk seal, 6 months old and born in Desertas, appeared on a beach in Porto Santo. When arrived, she was thin and exhausted and needed rest, so during the time she was there, was given the necessary tranquility to try to recover. However, since April 22 we have …

The IFCN held today in the City Hall of Porto Santo (thanks to its support) a session to raise awareness of the importance of the monk seal, and report on the situation of the young female who has found on the beaches of Porto Santo a place to rest. This initiative also aimed to involve …

On April 10, the IFCN was alerted by the presence of a seal on a beach on the island of Porto Santo. The technicians moved immediately to the site, and confirmed the presence of a young seal. It is a female born last October in the Desertas Islands. It is in good condition, and for …

The results of the LIFE Madeira Monk Seal project, were presented at the 5th International Conference on Marine Protected Areas for Marine Mammals, held in Greece, from 8 to 12 April. In this framework, the quality of the work to monitor the conservation status of the two Atlantic monk seal populations, Madeira and Mauritania, following …

Madeira has been invited to join the main panel of the workshop “The inspiring history of the monk seal – a critical assessment for the future considering new challenges of increasing / expanding populations” to be held within the framework of the 5th International Conference on Marine Areas Protected in Greece, from April 8 to …