RENATURA

• Protecting marine turtles: safeguarding nests and nesting females, releasing accidental bycatch from artisanal fishing nets.
• Promoting science to improve knowledge of the marine environment and revitalise oceanography: ecological studies of habitats and flagship species (whales, dolphins, etc.), fisheries monitoring, etc.
• Strengthening environmental education and awareness: school activities, excursions and holiday clubs, radio and TV programmes, cultural events, and a documentation resource for teachers.
• Supporting the creation and operation of Marine Protected Areas through technical and organisational input.

Renatura is a Congolese NGO founded in 2005 in Pointe-Noire, working to preserve biodiversity through research and conservation actions, awareness-raising, and support for environmental initiatives. Its programme is mainly centred on the conservation of the marine and coastal environment.