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.
Related Project
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.
Oiled Wildlife Response
Seabirds are vulnerable to oil pollution, particularly African Penguins as they cannot fly.
