Conservation
We carry out actions that directly affect the environment and its species, through the rescue of animals and the restoration and monitoring of the natural environment.
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Research
Scientific research focuses on both the animals of the Oceanogràfic and wild species and ecosystems for their protection and recovery.
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Outreach-Education
We bring knowledge of natural heritage to society to increase understanding of species and their habitats, their threats and solutions.
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Scientific publications
Through our scientific publications, our team expands knowledge about marine ecosystems.Sea Turtle Monitoring
Follow the journey
of sea turtlesThe path of some sea turtles can be tracked thanks to a satellite signal transmitter located on their shell.This device is usually placed on some of the head-starting turtles, in order to follow their route and learn about the areas where they develop their life in the sea.Follow them on the map!Head-starting Turtles
Satellite tagging is carried out on hatchlings from nests on the Spanish coasts between 2021 and 2023, raised in head-starting programs. The objective is to obtain information about this stage of life to improve the conservation of the species.
The satellite tagging is part of the LIFE IP INTEMARES project (LIFE 15 IPE ES 012) “Integrated, innovative and participatory management of the Natura 2000 Network in the Spanish marine environment", coordinated by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.NEST VALENCIA
Nest detection: 2024-06-23
Location: Playa del Saler (Valencia, Valencian Community).
Head-starting release: 2024-06-05Andalusia Nest
Nest detection: 07/08/2023
Location: Puerto Banús (Marbella, Andalusia)
Number of eggs: 69
Release to the sea: 07/23/2024 in MarbellaParticipating institutions: Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (Regional Government of Andalusia), Andalusian Marine Environment Management Center (CEGMA) of the Strait, Seashore Environment and Fauna.Balearic Nest
Nest detection: 07/19/2023
Location: San Josep (Ibiza, Balearic Islands)
Number of eggs: 116
Head-starting release: 06/14/2024 in IbizaParticipating institutions: Species Protection Service of the Balearic Government, Fauna Recovery Consortium, Balearic Islands (COFIB).Nest Region of Murcia
Nest detection: 07/04/2023
Location: Isla Plana (Mazarrón, Region of Murcia).
Number of eggs: 117
Release to the sea: 07/17/2024 in Isla PlanaParticipating institutions: General Directorate of the Natural Environment, Ministry of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and the Environment, Region of Murcia. Wildlife Recovery Center “El Valle”.No positioning data is available for the selected dates.The selected animal has no position data on the selected dates.For scientific use of the map data, contact the foundation from this link
News
Latest news from the Oceanogràfic Foundation
The Oceanogràfic Foundation and the Santa Pola Sea Museum Collaborate to Strengthen the Protection of the Mediterranean.
Valencia Hosts the First Iberian Meeting of Experts in Aquatic Ecosystems
200 Kilos of Ghost Nets Removed from Waters of Oropesa Del Mar
Bird Ringing Workshops to Promote Environmental Education
The Last 36 Sea Turtles from the 2024 Nests Enter the Sea in Elche
Sixteen Sea Turtles Enter the Sea in Torrevieja after a Year at the Oceanogràfic
Gulf of Cádiz Declared an International Refuge for the Giant Guitarfish
The Oceanogràfic Organizes Inclusive Scientific Workshops at the European Researchers’ Night
The Oceanogràfic Foundation is born to reinforce and amplify the work of the Oceanogràfic of Valencia in its purpose of protecting the marine environment
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