Marine Environment Curriculum Development:
This is a programme for schools which won the Hassan II prize for the environment in 2005. The programme has been published and distributed to Primary and Secondary schools throughout the Al Hoceima Province and I continue to personally assist teachers with its implementation in the field.
See http://educ-envir.cfsites.org/
Ospreys Survey Programme:
An Osprey Survey Programme is conducted in the Al Hoceima National Parc. Please click on link for more information http://balbuzards.cfsites.org
Photo left: Member of the Opsprey Colony.
Photo below right: Tuna in the Al Hoceima harbour fished simply with lines.

Drift-net Conversion Project:
This project was developed for the benefit of the long liners ship-owners fleet in the Al Hoceima Harbour. It aims to raise awareness about new safety fishing equipment and techniques, with the aim of reducing the use of drift nets which have a huge impact on the Alboran biodiversity.
See http://cetaceans.cfsites.org
Stock Fish Survey:
To be carried out in the Al Hoceima National Parc with the help and support of fishermen. The purpose being to consider the evolution of the biomass inside the Al Hoceima National Park. Volunteers are involved with carrying out this survey.

Photo left: Contract agreed between FEM/Enviroment Ministry and the long liners ship-owners fleet in the Al Hoceima Harbour.
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