Scientific research has always been an essential part of A Rocha’s community conservation programmes. For this reason we are happy to announce the publication of a case study on the Ria de Alvor in the journal ‘Ocean and Coastal Management’.
Because Ria de Alvor is a small estuary, it is sensitive to small environmental disturbances that can result in dramatic consequences both for its habitats and those who depend on it, from birds and plants to fishermen and shellfish gatherers. But if its size makes it especially vulnerable, it is also an advantage for piloting scientific studies and for environmental management programmes with lower costs and greater benefits.
Follow this link to read the paper (author’s copy).
