Environmental conservation work in Cuba
Latest news and publications
23 Jun 2005
Circle hooks help save sea turtles in Ecuador
Preliminary test results from 115 fishing vessels in Ecuador indicate the use of circle hooks can reduce the number of endangered sea turtles killed in long line fishing operations by as much as 90 per cent. » Read more
20 Apr 2005
Marine turtles: Facing danger at every turn
The causes of decline and the present and future threats to marine turtles are diverse. Habitat destruction and alteration, overexploitation for meat, hides, eggs and shells, and incidental capture in fisheries pose the greatest therats to marine turtle populations. » Read more
27 Sep 2004
IAC An Introduction - 2nd edition
An introductory document to the Inter-American Convention (IAC) for Marine Turtle Protection and Conservation. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Apr 2008 - Started: Apr 2006Promotion of Sustainable Tourism
The biggest threat to marine conservation in Cuba is the current high volume of tourists, attracted to the beautiful beaches and pristine waters of th... » Read moreRecovery of Key Species
The project aims to eliminate threats to the Caribbean hawksbill turtle in Cuba, in the context of a Caribbean-wide recovery effort. Led by WWF Canada... » Read moreAdvance Sustainable Fisheries
There is an urgent need to ensure that Cuba has the knowledge, skills and tools to sustainably manage its fishery. This project, focusing on the Villa... » Read moreContact
Michael Bliemsrieder
(Regional Director Cuba and Greater Antilles)
WWF Canada,
Toronto Main
T: +1 613 232 8706 ext 23
(Regional Director Cuba and Greater Antilles)
WWF Canada,
Toronto Main
T: +1 613 232 8706 ext 23
