Scientific Knowledge

This category presents science-based information related to native bees, pollination and coastal ecosystems in Pontal do Sul and Ilha do Mel. It includes research insights, ecological studies and contributions from partner institutions that support the mission of the Ilha do Mel Nativo project – Guardians of Native Bees and Coastal Biodiversity. The goal is to make scientific knowledge accessible and strengthen understanding of how biodiversity functions and why its conservation matters.

Baseline Study – Pontal do Sul, Ilha do Mel and the Atlantic Forest (Paraná Coast)

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:

Guardians of Native Bees, Pollinators and Coastal Biodiversity

Ilha do Mel Nativo is an environmental initiative based in Pontal do Sul and along the coastal region of Paraná, Brazil. Our mission is to promote awareness, conservation and appreciation of the biodiversity of this Atlantic Forest ecosystem with a special focus on pollination processes and Brazil’s native stingless bees.

Scientific Knowledge