One of the most discussed issues around the world is environmental preservation, an extremely important issue for life on Earth. In addition, nature conservation carried out by different countries guarantees a better quality of life for humans and animals. As is the case of the works carried out by the Tamar Project!

Among the main works carried out by the institution is the conservation of several species of sea turtles. With headquarters spread across the country, the Tamar Project in Bahia, located in Praia do Forte, complements the attractions of Costa do Sauípe!

If you've ever wondered: what is the Tamar Project? We explain! It emerged from the fight for environmental preservation in 1980 and its main objective is to save endangered sea turtles.

During that decade, the protection of the marine ecosystem was not debated and became increasingly scarce. It was then that students from the School of Oceanography of FURG (Federal University of Rio Grande) decided to start acting.

The group's actions began shortly after some expeditions carried out in partnership with the Rio Grande Oceanographic Museum. During the work, they noticed that the projects of environmentalists were essential. That's because the fishermen themselves took the lives of sea turtles, while different species came to the beach to lay their eggs, especially during the night.

So, to save these animals, the works carried out can be considered the beginning of the project's action, that is, when the Tamar Project was created.

To reach as many animals as possible, project environmentalists monitor almost all of the country's coastal coastline.

However, the spawning period occurs at different times, depending on the region and the temperatures.

In general, the spawning period coincides with the months of warmer weather. Close to Costa do Sauípe, for example, the project monitors about 22 km of coastline. Among the areas covered are the beaches of Massarandupió, Subaúma and Porte de Sauípe.

In these regions, spawning takes place between the months of September and March. In order for the process to be smooth and as favored as possible, turtle reproduction is assisted by turtles and researchers.

Thus, they can mark the territory and prevent tourists and local residents from hindering the reproduction of the species.

Now that you know what initiatives involve the Tamar Project, you should learn about some of the turtle species that these works help save.

A motivating curiosity: in the 2012/2013 season, the Sauípe region registered about 689 nests that generated more than 44 thousand young. All of them from the species mentioned above.

There are numerous activities carried out by the Tamar Project. Among them, those involving environmental awareness and education are the most effective. This is because the works allow tourists to reflect on their actions to save the environment.

With the Tamar Project in Praia do Forte, for example, guests at the Costa do Sauípe complex receive classes on how to help conserve turtles. With the activities, the guides highlight, for example, the importance of reducing vehicle traffic on the beaches.

Especially in the case of bathers who love to ride quadricycles along the waterfront. In addition, other program activities warn about sustainable alternatives for fishermen and local residents.

After learning what the purpose of the Tamar Project is, tourists who choose to embark for the northern coast of Bahia have the chance to experience actions of the institute. This is because, since the 2000s, the Costa do Sauípe complex and the project have been partners.

Everything to teach travelers the importance of conserving the environment and preserving sea turtles. Thus, in addition to taking advantage of the all-inclusive perks of beachfront accommodations, it is also possible to work with the Tamar Project in Praia do Forte.

In addition to discovering the works and learning the importance of social actions, guests - and also those who were present at the place - participate in the release of puppies.

To top it off, next to the space where the Tamar Project is carried out, tourists find a store with the institution's products. The best thing is that by purchasing the pieces, you will be helping research and the conservation of sea turtle species. After all, 100% of the money is reverted to project work.

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