The municipality of Buenavista del Norte is launching an initiative for observing large migratory movements of pelagic seabirds from the Faro del Casco. These educational workshops, scheduled for September 5th at the Casa de la Viuda, aim to promote the area's coastal heritage and foster environmental awareness through species conservation.
Mayor Eva García stated that the primary goal is to “make visible the strategic position of the Lighthouse as a natural viewpoint over one of the most relevant seabird migratory corridors in the Atlantic”. She also highlighted the infrastructure's potential as an observatory for the ocean's state and climate change, serving as an “incentive for research, blue and nature tourism, and environmental education”, as well as a significant opportunity to “generate economy and make this phenomenon known to society”.
The Faro del Casco, located in the northwestern tip of the island of Tenerife, is a key point for observing marine migration within the European Atlantic scope. Every autumn, tens of thousands of seabirds from various regions pass through this enclave during their displacement to the Southern Hemisphere. These migratory movements act as bioindicators of marine ecosystem health, making the location strategic for studying cetaceans and marine life in general.
The workshops aim to foster participatory local development and promote a sustainable blue economy in coastal areas. The initiative has an investment of 9,838 euros, partly funded by the Canary Islands Government's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty (4,517 euros) and a municipal contribution of 5,321 euros.
