Programme area
Marine & Blue Economy
Somalia has the longest coastline in mainland Africa. We work with fishing communities, government and researchers to protect marine ecosystems while building a fair, sustainable blue economy.
What we do
Our activities
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Sustainable fisheries
Fisheries data, co-management and better post-harvest handling with fishing communities.
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Coral reefs
Reef surveys, monitoring and protection planning along the Puntland coast.
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Mangroves
Mapping, nursery work and community-led replanting of degraded stands.
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Marine protected areas (MPAs)
Evidence and community consultation to design effective protected areas.
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Tackling IUU fishing
Data and reporting tools that help address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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Ocean research & dive training
Training Somali divers to lead research and dive-based livelihoods.
Related projects
Projects in this area
Related platform
MOWJAD
Fisheries data for fishers and fisheries managers.
Work with us on this programme
Whether you fund, research, govern or live on the coast, we'd like to hear from you.