Collaboration between the Aquarium and"Mohammed bin Zayed Fund"African Manatee Conservation Fund
ABU DHABI, 4 April / WAM / The Abu Dhabi National Aquarium received two African manatees in cooperation with the “Mohamed bin Zayed Fund for Species Conservation” and the “African Aquatic Conservation Fund” with the aim of activating environmental projects to preserve manatees by financing environmental initiatives and projects in Africa to protect African manatees and conduct the necessary studies on them to find the best ways to preserve this type of creature.
The two African manatees moved from their previous home in an aquarium in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, to the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, becoming the first ambassadors for their species in the region, via a flight carried out in accordance with the highest international safety standards and medical protocols related to the transport and housing of various creatures, while taking all necessary measures. It is necessary to achieve this perfectly, as a team of specialists has been assigned to closely monitor the manatees throughout their transport journey from Korea to the UAE to ensure their safety at all stages of the journey.
The presence of the two African manatees at the National Aquarium provides a unique opportunity for the public to connect with these wonderful creatures on a personal level and learn about their types, which enhances appreciation of marine life and the importance of preserving it, and inspires visitors to become stewards and preservers of our oceans.
These creatures are extremely rare and can only be seen in a small number of environmental reserves around the world, and their home in the National Aquarium, which was designed with care and precision according to the highest international standards, is the closest to their original home in Africa.
Paul Robert Hamilton, General Manager of the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, said: “Based on our commitment to following the highest international standards in preserving living creatures, we at the National Aquarium have worked to build an environment that reflects the natural life of these wonderful creatures. We have provided experts and specialists around the clock to ensure a healthy life full of luxury and happiness.” .
In line with National Aquarium Abu Dhabi’s vision of promoting the preservation of the marine environment and raising awareness about endangered and endangered species, the Aquarium worked to build this joint cooperation with the African Aquarium Conservation Fund and the Mohammed bin Zayed Fund for the Conservation of Species.
The Aquarium also offers its visitors educational programs to educate and inspire the public about the necessity of preserving the marine environment with the aim of highlighting the importance of protecting our oceans and the diverse species that live in them.
Paul Hamilton, General Manager of the National Aquarium, stressed the importance of the research efforts made by the Aquarium in understanding and preserving African manatees, highlighting the dedicated team of specialists and researchers who study the behavior and environment of these wonderful creatures, as the results of this research will play a decisive role in developing effective strategies to protect the future. African manatees in their natural habitat.
Regarding the cooperation between the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi and the Mohammed bin Zayed Fund for the Conservation of Species, Nicholas Hurd, Director-General of the Fund, said in a statement: “The Mohammed bin Zayed Fund facilitated cooperation with the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi and the African Fund for Aquatic Conservation in this important environmental initiative, which is bearing fruit.” These joint efforts result in the National Aquarium providing financial support that has a significant positive impact on the conservation of the endangered West African manatee in its natural habitat.
He added, “Through this partnership, we seek to finance environmental conservation projects and empower local capabilities to ensure long-term protection of this unique species.”
For her part, Lucy Keith-Diagne, Executive Director of the African Aquarium Conservation Fund, said that the fruitful cooperation between the African Fund and the National Aquarium Abu Dhabi aims to protect marine creatures, as this partnership reflects our firm commitment to protecting biodiversity and preserving the environment, and we consider the National Aquarium a valuable partner in this joint effort. We look forward to achieving positive results that serve our environment and concerned communities in the region and beyond.”
Visitors to the Aquarium will be able to see African manatees starting from the first day of Eid, where they will receive all the information related to these unique creatures from the Aquarium’s experts, which confirms the pivotal role that every individual can play in protecting our planet and achieving the desired environmental sustainability.
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