This category focuses on Brazil’s native stingless bees, a key group of pollinators found throughout Pontal do Sul, Ilha do Mel and the Atlantic Forest coastline. It features information on species such as Melipona and Jataí, their ecological role, nesting behavior and importance for coastal biodiversity. All content aligns with the mission of the Ilha do Mel Nativo project – Guardians of Native Bees and Coastal Biodiversity – to increase awareness, protect natural habitats and promote science-based conservation of these essential 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:
