The Keto Foundation is a non-profit organization (Cédula jurídica 3-006-342-185-00) focused on the study of biology, management and conservation of marine and coastal resources. The Foundation was created to reduce lack of information and to minimize the impact caused by constant solid waste pollution, sonic alterations, chemical waste in the ocean, and illegal hunt or fishery.
In addition, one of the Foundation’s primary objectives is to incorporate and educate coastal communities that have direct contact and influence over marine and coastal resources. Therefore, Keto is willing to collaborate in research projects and environmental education with institutes and public or private organizations.
Mission
To assure knowledge management necessary to promote the responsible use of the coastal-marine ecosystems.
Our values
We rely on science as the basis for making substantiated decisions.
We acknowledge all marine species as an essential component of marine and coastal ecosystems
We work under a premise of justice with future generations, other organizations, communities and those who benefit from the resources.
We work together for the environment’s welfare and human development.
We support initiatives and various alternatives for marine and coastal conservation
Program Profiles
The Keto Foundation is currently developing its projects within 3 main programs:
PROGRAMAS
OBJETIVO
COORDINADOR
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
To manage scientific knowledge in order to facilitate the management of marine and coastal resources
M.Sc. Andrea Montero Cordero
(Biologist)
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
To encourage responsible tourism practices in those who use coastal and marine resources
Catalina Molina
Biologist, Toursim Professional)
RESCUE
To increase awareness among people and improve infrastructure at a national level in order to provide specialized medical attention to cetaceans and sea turtles
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