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What is SIPIAM?
The spanish acronym stands for Public Marine Environmental
Information System. It is a compilation of data about coastal-marine
habitats of Nicaragua. SIPIAM is presented as a website (www.itme.org/mhni) based on the observations of individuals and communities which
depend on coastal (natural) resources, and on the field research carried
out by scientists.
Who can benefit ?
SIPIAM is designed to offer "informative autonomy"
to persons in different private, educational, and entrepreneurial
sectors that are interested in the conservation of the natural coastal
environment, and to those who depend on their natural resources.
This includes, but is not limited to fishermen, students, guides,
educators, park rangers, persons working on the sustainable use
of natural resources and "aficionados" of Nicaragua's
natural environments |
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What does it offer ?
public
access to information about coastal-marine habitats, their resources
and the conditions in which they are, reports and information sources
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tool to develop initiatives for the sustainable management of natural
resources and independent environmental impact assessments
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tool (open source) to promote environmental awareness, develop educational
programs and to guide future research |
How was it developed ?
Through
the systematic organization of environmental reports, the contributions
by residents and professionals working in coastal zones,
new ecological assessments, and the construction of a data base
accessible via the Internet.
Proyect initiators in Nicaragua
Dr. S. Steiner initiated the project.
He has worked in countries of the Caribbean and Central America
since 1984 and developed a similar platform in Dominica. In Nicaragua he collaborates with professionals from national universities, primarily Univ. Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN)
León. Among these, Dr. A. Molina directs the execution of the project. |
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Enter the portal and share the link
SIPIAM Nicaragua
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UNAN
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Support and Publicity
If you or your organization/enterprisewould like to offer logistical
or financial assassinate fro new environmental studies please contact info@itme.org; also to organize talks, public
presentations or to participate in excursions. |
Share environmental information
Your personal observations and reports on the environment are important.
In order to have them included in the ITME/UNAN program, or if you wish to
participate in the data collection, please contact info@itme.org
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| Also visit the Marine Habitats of Dominica site by ITME, which preceded SIPIAM-Nicaragua |
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