Conservation Education Society

The Conservation Education Society is a not-for-profit based in Diani, Kenya. We work with everyone to increase awareness and knowledge of marine conservation.

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#HappyBiodiversityMonday! The Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis) is often called a jellyfish but is a species of siphonophore, a group of animals closely related to jellyfish! It's sting is rarely deadly to people, it packs a painful punch and causes welts on exposed skin!

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Under the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign, the theme of #WorldEnvironmentDay2023 is "Ecosystem Restoration." It serves as a reminder that beating plastic pollution is vital in restoring back our ecosystems!
#reducereuserecycl #worldenvironementday

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Educating our communities about biodiversity, ecosystems and the threats they face, and the opportunities to restore them is our way of contributing towards #BuildingBackBiodiversity.
#biodiversitymonday

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Happy #BiodiversityMonday with this spiky, toxic #coraleater! The Crown-of-thorns #starfish are large #marine #invertebrates which feed on #coral as adults. They are often referred to as #COTS and occur naturally throughout the Indo-Pacific region!
https://t.co/oyV5ot4HAV

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The anteater is known for its long, thin tongue. They feed on tiny termites and ants using their 2-foot-long tongue, which can flick in and out up to 150 times per minute and consume as many as 35,000 ants or termites in a day!
@az animals

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Here's a sneak peek of some of the many vendors coming to the @EasterCraftFair at Pallet Cafe in Diani on 9th April from 2p.m to 9.p.m. See you there!
NA INZO Kenya, Macho Macho, Elimubox, Seagarden, and @CraftOptions&Clothing
#craftfair #diani #kenya #easterweekend

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#Happy International Day of Forests!
Kenya recently announced an ambitious plan to plant 15 billion #trees by 2032 through the African Landscape Restoration Initiative spearheaded by H.E. President Ruto, a crucial step in addressing Kenya's #environmental challenges.

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Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches like those of elk antlers hence, the common name. This species is listed in the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to population decline.

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In this week's class, the girls from #MamaLorenza did some handicraft work, #upcycling ghost nets recovered from the beach into bracelets. #Ghostnets are fishing nets made from synthetic fibres that have been abandoned, lost or discarded at sea or on beaches.

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Blue star (Linckia laevigata) is a #seastar characterized by five cylindrical arms with bright blue body colour. They are a mobile and solitary species, inhabitant of coral reefs and sea grass beds. Like other sea stars, they are opportunistic predators and scavengers. #biodivmon

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We are hosting our first-ever #Easter #CraftFair with a great selection of Kenyan vendors showcasing their local #artisan products at @PalletCafeKenya. It is just one month away, so #SavetheDate for an afternoon of shopping a variety of artisan products, by the beachside!

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With exclusive monthly emails jam-packed with #facts and #activities, your child will learn about the importance of #oceanconservation and have fun while doing it! To sign up, email us at [email protected] or click here https://t.co/mAhqAmCqYa #MarineClub #OceanConservation

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During the @DianiRegatta Festival, we had the opportunity to hand over another #donation from our @GlobalGiving fundraiser project, “Women Saving Mangroves In Kenya”, to Munje Tunsuru Conservation Women Group. The Munje women are in awe of the support they receive, just as we are

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The world’s largest and fastest bird, the #CommonOstrich (Struthio camelus) is one of only two #Ostrich species, the other being the #SomaliOstrich. They are easily recognisable from other bird species, due to their size and their distinctive appearance.
#biodiversitymonday

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We use local events to catch up with #community groups that we sponsor to attend. Here, we are having a chit-chat with representatives of #Kibuyuni #SeaweedFarmers. If you haven't tried any of their seaweed products, we highly recommend!
#valueaddition #blueeconomy

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#worldseagrassday

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Happy World Seagrass day!
#worldseagrassday2023

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The unusually patterned Commerson’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), also known as the “Panda dolphin”, “Skunk dolphin”, and “Piebald dolphin” is a small #cetacean, reaching only 1.5m. Many mistake it for a porpoise, but its behaviour is that of a #dolphin!
#biodiversmondy

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Last week, another @CampsInternational group joined us from the UAE for our #marine #education programme. We did a beach clean-up and educational activities centred on #plasticpollution, #seaturtle conservation and coastal marine habitats.
#conservationeducation #diani #kenya

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A stunning #nudibranch, Doriprismatica atromarginata, with a clever defence mechanism! They eat #seasponges, which contain toxins, and, therefore, sequester them into their tissues combined with their black-lined, frilly mantle, enough to disguise and deter #predators.
#bm