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Praia do Forte, BA, Brazil (Mother Station)
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BAHIA
The state has seven stations: Praia do Forte (mother station), Arembepe, Itapuã, Subaúma, Sítio do Conde, Mangue Seco e Mucuri. Caixa Postal 2219, Rio Vermelho. Salvador-BA, CEP 40.210-970. phone (071) 876-1113, 876-1045, 824-1049. Fax: 876-1067. E-mail: tamar@ongba.org.br, protamar@e-net.com.br, tamar@portonet.com.br (Mucuri), arembepe@e-net.com.br, itapoan@e-net.com.br
The state with the largest number of nests of the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), considered the most endangered species in the world. Bahia is also where the greatest concentration of the Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) is found on the Brazilian coast. The other three species are found in small numbers.
CEARÁ
Almofala Caixa postal 191, Centro. CEP 60001-970. Fortaleza - CE. phone (088) 667-1134, Ramal 135. E-mail: aruana@truenet-ce.com.br
It was set up in 1991 to protect 12 miles (20 kilometers) of the feeding area of the Green turtle(Chelonia mydas).
ESPÍRITO SANTO
There are six stations in the state: Comboios-Regência Biological Reserve (mother station), Caixa Postal 105, CEP 29900-970, Linhares-ES. phone/fax (027) 984-2600, 984-4334, Guriri (phone 027-761-1267), Itaúnas, Lagoa do Monsarás-Povoação (phone 027 - 264-1452), Ilha da Trindade e Pontal do Ipiranga (phone 027-984-1097). Em Vitória, informações pelos phones (027) 222-1417 e 222-4775. E-mail: tamares@tropical.com.br, tamargu@megalink.com.br
It has the last nesting sites of the Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the most endangered species in Brazil. Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Green (Chelonia mydas), and Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) may also be found there.
PERNAMBUCO
Parque Nacional Marinho de Fernando de Noronha Caixa Postal 50, Fernando de Noronha-PE, CEP 53990-000 phone (081) 619-1171, Fax 619-1386. E-mail: tamarfn@elogica.com.br
TAMAR has operated in the archipelago, which is 200 miles (320 kilometers) off the coast, since 1984. It is the breeding ground of the Green species (Chelonia mydas) and the feeding area for the Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
RIO DE JANEIRO
Atafona - Bacia de Campos Caixa Postal 122901, CEP 28200-970, São João da Barra-RJ.
On the northern coast of the state includes 33 miles (53 kilometers) of beaches. The loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) is the only one that nests in the area. In the 94/95 nesting season, 49 albino turtles were born there.
RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
Biological Reserve of Atol das Rocas Caixa Postal 50, Fernando de Noronha PE, CEP 53990-000 phone/fax (081) 619-1367/1171/1386
E-mail: tamarfn@elogica.com.br
It is 144 miles (230 kilometers) from Natal, and comprises two small islands (Cemitério and Farol). The Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) lays its eggs there; it also houses young Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata). Like the National Marine Park of Fernando de Noronha, it is extremely important for the study of sea turtle bioecology.
SÃO PAULO
Ubatuba O Tamar também possui um centro de visitantes na Ilha Anchieta. Rua Antonio Atanásio 273, Itaguá, Ubatuba-SP, CEP 11680-000. phone/fax (0124) 32-6202. E-mail: tamaruba@netvale.com.br.
Along 62 miles (100 kilometers) of coast and several islands, TAMAR protects the following species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green (Chelonia mydas); the latter is the most numerous in the region. There is no nesting at Ubatuba area.
TAMAR store at ABC Shopping Center:
Av. Pereira Barreto 42, piso PB – loja 10.
Santo André – SP. Fone: (011) 454-9445, fax: 4991-6859
SERGIPE
The state has three stations: Santa Isabel Biological Reserve, in Pirambú (mother station), Reserva Biol. de Santa Isabel, CEP 49190-000, Pirambu-SE. Phone/Fax (079) 276-1201 / 276-1217; E-mail: tamarse@infonet.com.br.
Abaís and Ponta dos Mangues.
The coast of the state of Sergipe has the greatest known concentration of nests of the Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea); Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and Green (Chelonia mydas) may also be found there.
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