This category focuses on the preservation and study of Brazil’s native stingless bees, essential pollinators found throughout Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel. Here you will find content related to ecological research, habitat protection and community-based actions promoted by the Ilha do Mel Nativo project – Guardians of Native Bees and Coastal Biodiversity. The goal is to strengthen awareness, encourage responsible practices and support long-term conservation of species such as Melipona, Jataí and other coastal pollinators.
The region of Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel, on the coast of Paraná, is part of one of the most sensitive and strategic sections of the Atlantic Forest. It is a territory characterized by: