EU Ambassador to Namibia visits NAMCOB
EU Ambassador to Namibia visits NAMCOB
The EU Ambassador to Namibia HE Ana Beatriz visited NAMCOB in Lüderitz to discuss potential collaborations with the EU biodiversity programs. During the visit, the NAMCOB team shared the organistation’s seabird conservation efforts and discussed the NIMPA plus project, which focuses on enhancing the management of the Namibian Island’s Marine Protected Area (NIMPA). The ambassador also toured our seabird rehabilitation center located at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources office in Lüderitz.
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Improve Breeding Habitat
The habitat on the islands, particularly for the African Penguin has been severely degraded due to historical practices.Â
Improving Food Availability
The primary reason for seabird population decline is due to a lack of available food, which primarily consists of sardines and anchovies.
Oiled Wildlife Preparedness and Response
Seabirds are highly vulnerable to oil pollution, particularly African Penguins, which cannot fly away from danger. As they forage at sea, they can swim directly…
