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Protecting the West African Manatee

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Language(s): English , Author(s): Wetlands International Africa

Under the PRCM umbrella, Wetlands International Africa brought together many international partners and led the development process of the manatee conservation strategy, with the support of the Abidjan Convention.

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For more Information please contact Mamadou Niane (PRCM Projects Coordinator) mniane@wetlands.sn & Momar Sow (Manatee Conservation Project Associate) msow@wetlands.sn.

Related Action(s):
Conservation du Lamantin ouest africain (Trichechus Senegalensis)

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