Sirenian International, Inc.

Mission Statement

The mission of Sirenian International is to promote the long-term conservation of manatee and dugong populations around the world through research and education.

Background: Most manatee and dugong populations are fragmented, threatened or endangered due to over harvesting and habitat destruction. In attempting to develop management and recovery plans, the assumptions made about sirenian biology, ecology, and behavior are based on a few well researched populations located in industrialized nations, such as the USA and Australia. Given the taxonomic and geographical differences between species and populations, we would expect to need site specific conservation management plans. However, there is very little funding for research, education, or conservation projects in less-developed nations where most populations exist. Sirenian International is dedicated to supporting grassroots efforts to protect sirenian populations in these less-developed areas.

Our Participating Members are actively involved in sirenian projects around the world. They share knowledge through educational outreach programs, effect change by providing scientific data to decision makers concerned with conservation issues, and provide opportunities for students and local communities to participate in the field and the laboratory. Our Supporting Members provide financial support to projects and services funded by Sirenian International. An International Board of Directors governs our activities and our Scientific Advisory Council insures the scientific integrity of projects we fund. Our Participating Members, our Board of Directors, and our Scientific Advisory Council are volunteers, there fore 100% of donated support goes directly to our projects and services.
GOALS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS | SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL | CHARTER CONTRIBUTORS

Sirenian International is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Virginia, USA

OUR GOALS:

RESEARCH, EDUCATION, and CONSERVATION through Inter-cultural Collaboration


RESEARCH GOAL:   To to foster, promote, and support scientific research related to manatees & dugongs with a focus on populations in developing nations where resources are limited.
EDUCATION GOAL:  To facilitate meaningful exchange of information among scientists, students, regulatory agencies, NGOs, and concerned citizens and to promote effective communication about science & conservation to diverse audiences. CONSERVATION GOAL:  To support conservation efforts by local people in developing nations and to provide scientific data to local decision makers concerned with manatee & dugong conservation.

Make Donations via Network for Good and 97% of your donation comes to Sirenian International The benefits of projects funded by SI reach far beyond science - each project facilitates the sharing of knowledge with local communities, students, governmental agencies, non-governmental agencies, and other conservation groups. Although our focus is on manatees and dugongs, SI fosters a better understanding of the complexity of conservation issues, and the compelling need for partnerships among all parties involved, in both developing and industrialized nations. Won't you please JOIN our global efforts by becoming a member of Sirenian International today?


Our Board of Directors

Our Scientific Advisory Council

Our Charter Contributors

Make Donations via Network for Good and 97% of your donation comes to Sirenian International Our most sincere thanks and appreciation go to the following Patrons who have made donations of funds and/or services at the Patron or Contributing Membership level during our organizational process:

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Make Donations via Network for Good and 97% of your donation comes to Sirenian International
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Sirenian International, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation.
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