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Association des Amis du Banc d’Arguin (AABA) was formed in 2011 to represent the wish of resident populations to contribute actively to the preservation of their protected marine reserve. The AABA brings together all Imraguens resident in the PNBA, of which a group of eco-guides who were trained for nineteen (19) months by the PNBA, Wetlands International and the International Foundation for the Banc d'Arguin (FIBA). Sidi Ould Ely, the champion of the Birds’ observatory project in Iwik is the president of the AABA. The association‘s mission is to contribute to the harmonious development of resident populations in the Park. Its main objectives are to support the preservation of cultural heritage and local knowledge, to promote environmental education, to participate in ecosystem conservation and in the protection of animal and plant species. Many members of the association are bird lovers and have perfect knowledge of the Imraguen territory and culture. The AABA is coorganizing the summer camp. In particular the eco-guides will assist the children in the discovery of the PNBA landscapes. We pay special attention to children's education. The status of the association provides for the promotion of young members. The association counts, till date, about fifty (50) "young members".
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