About Murciélagos Málaga

At Murciélagos Málaga, we study bats and their relationship with the landscape to guide conservation actions. We combine bioacoustics, bat shelter monitoring and habitat assessment with nature-based solutions that can also support agriculture.

I’m Antonio Moret, founder and director of MuMa. I coordinate a team that connects applied research, fieldwork and technological development. We also use virtual reality and 3D modelling to communicate this knowledge and introduce biodiversity to different audiences.

Our story

As a child, I lived near the mouth of the Guadalhorce River. I explored its paths by bicycle, discovering birds, plants and other wildlife. Those outings sparked my curiosity about the natural world.

Years later, while studying for my Higher Vocational Qualification in Forest and Natural Environment Management, I analysed a proposed insecticide treatment to manage mosquitoes in the area. This led me to examine its potential effects on other insects and on the wildlife that depends on them.

I became particularly interested in insect-eating bats and the conservation of their roosts. Sharing my analysis with the authorities strengthened my belief that environmental action needs data, monitoring and dialogue. That interest became Murciélagos Málaga.

The people and projects behind MuMa

I lead MuMa and bring together professionals and collaborators according to each project’s needs, including conservation, bioacoustics, habitat management, arboriculture, data analysis, environmental education and immersive technologies.

Technical leadership: training and qualifications

Forestry and Natural Environment Management: Spanish Higher Vocational Qualification (Técnico Superior), focused on habitat management and conservation.
Animal welfare and wildlife: training at the Doñana Biological Station (CSIC) and competence recognised by IFAPA for work with wild animals used for scientific purposes.
Working at height: training in access and working techniques on rock for the management of wild flora and fauna.
Environmental management: training in Environmental Management Systems.
Immersive technologies and 3D: training in creating XR worlds and digital twins with Unreal Engine, Blender modelling, and 3D scanning and digitisation.
Innovation and business development: training in business creation and consolidation, artificial intelligence for business, and digital communication.

Working at height on rock with a helmet, harness and ropes. — Working at height: rope access techniques on rock.

How we work

We combine field observation, acoustic monitoring and data analysis to guide interventions and assess their progress. Working with specialists allows us to match the team to each environment and task.

We also use 3D modelling and virtual reality to turn knowledge about bats and their habitats into educational resources.

Explore our services and projects to discover the activities, their objectives and their scope.

Outreach at BIOPARC Fuengirola

Bat boxes at Málaga TechPark

A project built as a team

Businesses, educational centres and institutions connected with our projects

Feedback on our work

I first met Murciélagos Málaga at my school, where they installed bat roosts. I immediately realized it was the solution I needed to encourage bats near my home, reduce mosquitoes in summer and increase biodiversity. Antonio has extensive knowledge of bats, is very approachable and always willing to help. Since then, we have improved the service we provide to our customers, as bats help us keep mosquito populations under control.

We worked with Antonio and his team to organize an awareness and bat-watching event at Bosque Urbano de Málaga. The activity was very well received and gave participants the opportunity to better understand the benefits of bats in our environment.