ENCOPEMAQ - Brazil's most important conference for the protection of aquatic mammals.
From June 17 to 20, Fortaleza will host the IX. ENCOPEMAQ, the National Conference for the Conservation and Research of Aquatic Mammals, will take place in Fortaleza from June 17 to 20. This important conference will bring together researchers, students and conservation professionals to address the urgent challenges facing marine and freshwater mammals in Brazil and beyond.
The venue is the Pici Campus of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC). This year's theme, "Under Pressure: Aquatic Mammals in a World in Distress", draws attention to the increasing threats posed by climate change, environmental pollution, destructive fisheries and habitat loss.
The IX. ENCOPEMAQ is organized by the Aquatic Ecosystems Research and Preservation Association - AQUASIS, an institution with over 30 years of experience in the research and conservation of aquatic mammals in Brazil. Thanks to its many years of work, Aquasis is a key player in Brazilian species conservation.
YAQU PACHA is proud to financially support this important event and to work with others to protect whales, dolphins, manatees, otters and many other species. With 59 species of aquatic mammals - over 45% of the world's diversity of this group of animals - Brazil plays a key role in the global conservation of aquatic mammals.
The conference program includes presentations by international and national experts, panel discussions on current challenges, practical training courses and numerous scientific contributions. There will be a particular focus on endangered species such as the Guiana dolphin(Sotalia guianensis) and the Caribbean manatee(Trichechus manatus), both of which are native to Ceará and are on the Brazilian and national Red Lists of Threatened Species.
YAQU PACHA remains committed to promoting knowledge sharing and supporting people who are at the forefront of marine and freshwater mammal conservation.
