Country: 
Brazil
Region: 
Global, Asia/Pacific, Indian Ocean, Latin America/Caribbean, MesoAmerica, Middle East, Pacific, Red Sea, Southeast Asia
Organizational Focus: 
Advocacy, Conservation, Education/Outreach, Marine Protected Areas, Policy/Lobbying, Science/Research
Range of Work: 
International, Local, National
Organization Type: 
Non-governmental/Non-Profit Organization
Keywords: 
Diving, Education, Islands, Legislation/Policy, Management, Marine Protected Areas, Ocean General, Public Awareness, Scientific Research, Tourism/Ecotourism
Description: 

IWC/BRASIL is a nonprofit conservation institution based in Southern Brazil which concentrates its efforts in marine conservation, in particular the establishment and proper implementation of marine protected areas and endangered species recovery. IWC/BRASIL staff has been actively involved in proposing and defending against threats several marine protected areas in Brazil, including Abrolhos and Fernando de Noronha National Marine Parks, two major coral reef areas. More recently, IWC/BRASIL staff participated in the technical reports which led to the declaration of the Fernando de Noronha/Rocas Atoll island complex as a World Heritage Site. A parallel effort is current under way to promote recreational diversÔinterest in marine conservation.

Website: 
http://www.baleiafranca.org.br
Contact Info
First Name: 
JosÇ
Last Name: 
Palazzo
Email: 
Email (Secondary): 
Phone: 
+55 48 99730977
Phone (Secondary): 
+55 48 2552922
Fax: 
+55 48 2552922
Address
PO Box 201
City: 
Imbituba
Postal Code: 
88780-970