Our Projects
The Namibia Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (NAMCOB) works to protect Namibia's coastal and marine seabird populations, operating in close partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR).
Our core focus is the Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA), spanning key breeding sites including Possession, Halifax, Penguin, Ichaboe, and Mercury islands. Home to globally significant colonies of African penguins, Cape gannets, and other seabird species.
Our work spans seabird monitoring, rehabilitation, and emergency response, alongside applied research and data collection into population trends and species ecology within the Benguela ecosystem. We invest in environmental education and public awareness, youth and community engagement, and marine policy advocacy, working closely with government stakeholders to inform evidence-based conservation planning. Through knowledge dissemination and active stewardship of the NIMPA, we help secure a sustainable future for Namibia's seabirds and marine biodiversity.
Oiled Wildlife Response
Seabirds are vulnerable to oil pollution, particularly African Penguins as they cannot fly.
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Seabirds are mostly confined to the Namibian island colonies during breeding seasons.
Improve Breeding Habitat
The habitat on the islands, particularly for the African Penguin has been severely degraded by centuries.
Improve food availability
The reason for the declining sea-bird population is mostly due to a lack of good quality food, especially sardine.
NIMPA Management
Situated in the Southern part of Namibia, the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA).
Decoy Project
Using decoys and social attraction to lure African Penguins and Cape Gannets back to Namibia’s remote breeding islands.
NAMCOB’s First Responder Network
NAMCOB’s First Responder Network strengthens local capacity to respond rapidly to oiled, stranded, injured and distressed seabirds.
Together We Can Make a Difference
Volunteer
Please complete the form below to volunteer with NAMCOB.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Give your time where it counts. Support field monitoring, breeding colony surveys, and rescue operations along the Namibian coast.
