Undersea Heritage Museum
The goal of this project is to raise public awareness and appreciation of the marine environment and to encourage marine biodiversity by the creation of an undersea heritage museum, off the South Coast of Barbados to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Barbados' independence. Its objectives include: (i) to provide alternative livelihoods to fisherfolk, (ii) to increase awareness of environmental issues, (iii) to bring local appreciation and respect for the marine environment and (iv) to provide a habitat for marine organisms and new surfaces for coral to attach and grow, with inputs from the Bellairs coral gardening project.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Barbados Marine Trust
Country:
Barbados
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 47,197.20
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 38,628.00
Project Number:
BAR/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/BD/15/22
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
A case study and a photostory will be prepared. Knowledge products will be shared via the SGP Barbados website.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
An alternative or complementary livelihood for fisherfolk through transportation of tourist to the undersea heritage museum.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. David Bynoe
Phone:
246)-467-6011
Fax:
246)-429-2448
Email:
Address
UN House, Marine Gardens, Hastings
, Christ Church
, Christ Church
Country Website
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