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Fundação Projeto Tamar: Sea Turtle Conservation

Discover marine conservation at Projeto Tamar in Fernando de Noronha, protecting sea turtles through research, education, and community engagement.

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Fundação Projeto Tamar in Fernando de Noronha is a vital conservation hub dedicated to protecting endangered sea turtles. It offers visitors a chance to learn about these fascinating creatures and the ongoing efforts to preserve their habitats.

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Local tips

  • Visit during nesting season (December to June) for a chance to witness turtles laying eggs or hatchlings making their way to the ocean.
  • Check the schedule for environmental lectures and events at the visitor center.
  • Support the project by purchasing souvenirs at the Tamar shop.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Vila dos Remédios, the main town on Fernando de Noronha, Projeto Tamar is best reached by taxi or bus. Walking is possible, but it is a long walk.

  • Public Transport

    The local bus line serves the island. Buses pass near the entrance to Projeto Tamar. Check local schedules for the most up-to-date information. Bus fare is around R$5.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available on Fernando de Noronha. A taxi from Vila dos Remédios to Projeto Tamar will cost approximately R$30-40. Confirm the price with the driver before starting your journey.

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Fundação Projeto Tamar is a Brazilian environmental organization established to protect sea turtles, expanding its scope to include sharks and other marine wildlife. The Fernando de Noronha center, inaugurated in 1996, plays a crucial role in integrating the growing number of tourists with local environmental programs. Visitors can explore the visitor center, participate in guided tours, and learn about the biology of sea turtles and the foundation's conservation work. The center also features thematic spaces and a shop. Occasionally, tourists can observe the scientific capture of sea turtles for monitoring purposes. The Projeto Tamar started its research and conservation activities on the archipelago in 1984. Recognizing the growth of tourism in the 90s, the foundation established a space to engage visitors with local environmental programs, particularly those focused on sea turtle conservation in Brazil. Since its architectural design, the project has sought environmentally friendly alternatives in its physical facilities, such as certified reforestation wood, recycling of maritime containers, and structures installed on removable stilts to avoid waterproofing the soil. No non-renewable natural resources from the island, such as sand and stone, were used – a fundamental concern in civil works carried out on oceanic islands, where the soil is very easily eroded.

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