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Tamar Projecthttp://www.projetotamar.com.br/The National headquarters of the Tamar-Ibama Project is located at Praia do Forte. It has been working for 25 years on the research, protection and handling of the five marine turtles’ species that can be found in Brazil – they are all endangered species. The north coast is one of the main areas where these animals lay their eggs, what takes place between September and March. Tamar Project was created in 1980, and it is internationally renowned as one of the most successful experiences of marine conservation. The social-environmental work developed with the communities situated in its working areas, is a model for other countries. Tanks with turtles found in the Brazilian coast enchant the tourists. The Visitors Center works as a nucleus of research and broadcasting of the marine life, environmental education, and leisure and services areas. It is equipped with tanks, aquariums, information panels, Bel-art replica of a marine turtle in natural size; spaces for exhibitions, talks, video shows; a restaurant, a bar and a shop for the sale of Tamar trade products and local handicraft. Humpback Whale Institutehttp://www.baleiajubarte.com.br/Since 1988, the whales that arrive at the warm waters of Bahia coast have been monitored by the Humpback Whale Institute that works on the protection of the species and promotes researches about these marine mammals. The Project originated the Humpback Whale Institute. Every year, around three thousand whales migrate to this region to reproduce and feed their baby whales, repopulating a region from where, in the past, they were almost totally dissipated due to their commercialization. The increase on the number of whales seen from the north shore of Bahia allowed the Humpback Whale Institute, along with tourism companies of the area, to introduce whale-watching in the region. It is one of the eco-tourism activities that grow the most nowadays. It allows the tourists to get in contact with the animals in their natural habitat. The best time for whale-watching is between July and November. |
