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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

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

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

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

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

In Matemwe (north-east of Zanzibar) lies the the Zanzibar Reef. This is a shallow coral reef, providing natural breakwaters which buffer shorelines from waves and

Millions of animals are killed by plastic every year. From birds to fish and other marine organisms, nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are affected

In Zanzibar 18% of the population lives below the basic need poverty line. Overfishing and tourism activities increased considerably in the last decade. In this

Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. An enormous diversity of life is found in the habitats created by corals. Did you know about