ABOUT OUR PROJECTS

Coral Monitoring Program

Coral Monitoring Program In the final months of 2025, our coral monitoring work, in collaboration with Under TheWave and LindaBahari, received a fantastic boost thanks to Lauren, an intern from Plymouth University, who helped strengthen our scientific approach. Together, we surveyed over 300 artificial reef structures across the MIMCA Marine Protected Area, carefully tracking coral growth, health, survival,...

Upcoming Project: Sea Turtle Recognition in Zanzibar 🐢

Upcoming Project: Sea Turtle Recognition in Zanzibar 🐢 Every sea turtle has a story — and with your help, we can make sure none of them are lost. In collaboration with Xomnia, a leading data and AI company from the Netherlands, we are developing an AI-based sea turtle identification tool that will transform...

Dolphin Conservation Project

Dolphin Conservation Project These last months research confirmed that unmanaged tourism affects dolphin behaviour, and observations of boat interactions were conducted to establish a baseline for future monitoring. Our intern Maria from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) launched a photo-identification project to track the resident Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in the...

Community Co-management Program

What happens when the people who depend on the ocean are empowered to protect it? Since June 2025, communities in North Zanzibar have been leading their own marine conservation efforts—proving that local leadership is key to healthy reefs and resilient livelihoods.

NGO Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire

Since December 2024, through our Making Waves in the Caribbean initiative, The Living Ocean has been honored to collaborate with the renowned NGO Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB). Established in 1991, STCB is a pioneering organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sea turtles on Bonaire, a small yet...

Dolphin Behavioral Research Project

Located along the northeastern coast of Unguja, Zanzibar, this vibrant dolphin habitat faces increasing boat traffic due to growing tourism, particularly around Mnemba Island. While dolphin-watching presents valuable economic and educational opportunities, it also raises concerns about balancing human curiosity with marine conservation.

Sea Cucumber Women Empowerment Program

Initiated in April 2024, the Sea Cucumber Women Empowerment Program supports women in Matemwe, Zanzibar, by creating sustainable alternative livelihoods. In response to declining fish stocks, sea cucumber farming emerged as an innovative solution that strengthens incomes, empowers women, and protects marine biodiversity.

Sailing for Marine Conservation in the Caribbean

An initiative aimed at raising awareness about marine conservation issues in the Caribbean. The project involves a unique sailing expedition that combines adventure, education, and hands-on conservation efforts to protect the delicate marine ecosystems of the Caribbean.

Sea Turtle Photo Identification Project

Over the past few decades, there has been a significant decline in global sea turtle populations. Human activities, such as tourism, have resulted in the degradation of nesting beaches. Additionally, the harvesting of sea turtles has led to the majority of sea turtle species being classified as vulnerable or endangered.

About The Living Ocean

The Living Ocean is dedicated to conservation, development and protection of marine ecosystems and all the flora and fauna within. We do this by supporting small, local projects and initiatives.