Project Summary:
This project seeks to strengthen the connection between local youth and marine ecosystems by building skills in participatory monitoring, citizen science, and environmental leadership. Through field expeditions, technical training, and awareness campaigns, young people from Isabela and Santa Cruz will be empowered as conservation agents, with an emphasis on gender equity and sustainable integration. The initiative builds on a previously successful experience focused on sea turtles and expands its scope to include other key marine ecosystems, while broadening its target audience in alignment with strategic priorities.
Expected Results:
Training of nine young leaders in monitoring protocols and environmental leadership.
Engagement of at least 300 students in citizen science activities.
Implementation of community education campaigns led by youth.
Application of participatory monitoring protocols for turtles, mangroves, and coastal lagoons.
Development of community logbooks and dissemination of findings in local venues.
