Author: Monique Pool

Launch virtual Braamspunt.org museum with shell exhibit

Fotoverslag Launch Virtueel Museum Braamspunt.org / Picture report Launch Virtual Museum Braamspunt.org Als je meer wilt weten over hoe dit tot stand is gekomen klik hier / if you want to learn more about how it came about click this link Vrijwilliger Romano bezig met uitzoeken van de juiste plaatjes/ Volunteer Romano busy looking for […]

Mercosur Leaders Support Whaling Moratorium

Leaders of Mercosur Give Their Full Support to Whaling Moratorium and the Proposed Creation of the Southern Atlantic Whale Sanctuary. 6. Destacaron su compromiso permanente con la vigencia de la moratoria a la caza de cetáceos, su uso económico no letal y no extractivo, y su total apoyo a la aprobación y posterior implementación de […]

Sloth Rehab Newsletter

  Newsletter 1, August 2014   wordpress-256487-945388.cloudwaysapps.com Like us on Facebook Green Heritage Fund Suriname (GHFS) is building a rehabilitation centre, where Xenarthra (sloths, anteaters and armadillos) can recover from their encounters with human beings (deforestation, traffic, orphaned, pets), if long term care is needed. In addition, the centre will offer education about these animals […]

Picture Report of World Oceans Day Celebration

Our friend Alejandro from Argentina gives instructions about setting up the whale. Rolling out the whale. The ladies of the dolphin programme pay careful attention on how it is done. Our volunteer Elise from California with a stone to ensure that the whale is not going to blow away! The whale looks as if he […]

Masterclass in Marine Environmental Science

The Masterclass in Marine Environmental Science and the preceding film evening at TBL Cinemas were a great success. The films were that evening the best visited films at TBL Cinemas. This evening of films was made possible with the support of the International Ocean Institute and the Ecology Action Centre, Canada, which made the films […]

Results of the Masterclass in Marine Environmental Sciences

The Masterclass in Marine Environmental Science and the preceding film evening at TBL Cinemas were a great success. The films were that evening the best visited films at TBL Cinemas. This evening of films was made possible with the support of the International Ocean Institute and the Ecology Action Centre, Canada, which made the films […]

Poster presented about Braamspunt where sea turtles nest is mined

Roy Ho Tsoi of the Ministry of Physical Planning, Land and Forest Management (RGB) and George present during the 11th Regional Sea Turtle Symposium the discussion about co-management in the plenary session. This symposium is held in Asewa Otono in Paramaribo, Suriname. During the session on Marine Spatial Planning the Green Heritage Fund Suriname presented […]

Uruguay Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary a Fact!

The Sanctuary for Whales and Dolphins in Uruguay is approved! This was achieved with an absolute majority of votes in the Parliament of Uruguay. Below the whole story in Spanish. Congratulations to our friends in Uruguay! EL SANTUARIO DE URUGUAY ES UNA REALIDAD!! POR MAYORÍA ABSOLUTA EL PARLAMENTO URUGUAYO APRUEBA EL SANTUARIO El pasado martes […]

Animated GIFs of jumping dolphins to promote responsible dolphin watching

For those of you proud of our Suriname dolphins, please download these animated gifs onto your telephone and show others how beautiful these animals are. Promote also responsible dolphin watching and follow the 10 golden rules: 1. Do not chase the dolphins and never travel through a group of dolphins. 2. Do not approach the […]