This category promotes understanding of how pollination sustains biodiversity in Pontal do Sul, Ilha do Mel and the wider Atlantic Forest region. It highlights the role of native stingless bees, the importance of flowering habitats and the educational efforts led by the Ilha do Mel Nativo project – Guardians of Native Bees and Coastal Biodiversity. The goal is to inspire communities, visitors and families to recognize the ecological value of pollinators and support actions that protect them.
Pollination Awareness
Species in the photo: Mandaçaia (Melipona quadrifasciata) – Brazilian native stingless bee. Photo credit: Denis Ferreira Netto. Originally published by: Secretariat for Sustainable Development of Paraná (SEDEST/PR).