Sobre nós

AIMM is a Portuguese environmental non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the research and conservation of marine species and ecosystems. Founded in 2010 and based in the Algarve region, AIMM aims to be a reference for research, conservation and education of the marine environment, promoting activities and establishing partnerships that, in a cooperative way, enhance the understanding of issues related to the marine environment. AIMM has developed most of its projects in the Algarve region, but also in other regions of Portugal and outside the country, particularly in the Atlantic.

We work in collaboration with national and international entities, such as maritime agents, administrative authorities, dolphin watching companies, other NGOs and public institutions. In cooperation, we try to promote a sustainable and safer environment for marine species.

Our Mission

Protect marine species and their ecosystems through scientific research, conservation and environmental education, while also offering opportunities for everyone to better understand the marine environment.

Our Vision

To be a reference for research, conservation and education of the marine environment in Portugal and abroad, particularly in the Atlantic.
Provide scientific data that promote effective conservation measures, marine management policies and monitoring programmes.
Encourage a responsible code of conduct and promote education in tourist activities related to cetaceans.

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The scientific projects and educational initiatives carried out by AIMM intend to comply with the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, consisting of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Our action and mission is specifically included in the number 4. Quality Education, number 13. Climate Action and number 14. Life Below Water.

Nossos parceiros

Na AIMM desenvolvemos um trabalho de investigação que contribui para o conhecimento científico do ecossistema marinho, reforçando os dados disponíveis sobre cetáceos, mas também outros tópicos marinhos sobre os quais nos debruçamos.

O nosso trabalho não seria possível sem o apoio e a colaboração de diferentes organizações e entidades com as quais partilhamos um objetivo comum: a conservação do oceano e da vida marinha.

Faculdade de CiÃƒÂªncias da Universidade de Lisboa

UNIK Seo

World Cetacean Alliance

Wise Oceans

University of Alaska Southeast

Universidade de Lisboa

Universidade de Aveiro

Loja Olivais Fidelidade

Sovereign Nature Initiative

As parcerias da AIMM com empresas marítimo-turisticas que oferecem passeios de observação de golfinhos desempenham um papel muito importante no nosso trabalho de investigação, permitindo a utilização das suas embarcações como plataformas de recolha de dados científicos. Simultaneamente permitem o desenvolvimento conjunto de um projeto crucial de educação ambiental no sentido de serem adotados comportamentos responsáveis no mar, mitigando as consequências negativas do turismo nas populações de cetáceos, e também transmitindo à população em geral informação essencial no que respeita à conservação dos nossos mares.

Estamos sempre abertos a novas parcerias. Entra em contato connosco!