ABOUT OUR PROJECTS

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.