The role of zoological parks in biodiversity conservation in the Gulf of Guinea islands |
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Authors: | C Dietrich Schaaf |
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Institution: | (1) Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, 30315 Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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Abstract: | Modern zoological institutions are devoting more of their resources to research, education and conservation than they have in the past. Many zoos recently have become increasingly involved in external or field (in situ) projects, with a view to conserving species and their habitats where they occur naturally. An opportunity to practice in situ conservation exists on Bioko, the largest and biologically the most diverse of the Gulf of Guinea islands. Although urgent political and economic problems confront Equatorial Guinea, of which Bioko is part, external aid will be needed if the infrastructure is to be developed to protect and maintain two important nature reserves on the island. Several initiatives are suggested for the involvement of zoos in this process. |
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Keywords: | zoological parks biodiversity conservation Gulf of Guinea |
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