WORKING TOGETHER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE; COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN BALANCE WITH NATURE
12,000
INSPIRING A NEW WAY OF WORKING WITH AND FOR THE OCEAN
Hectares of ocean protected under community co-management in Kuruwitu, Kenya
8,000
Coral colonies replanted
3,000
Small-scale fishers supported by the impact of our work
ABOUT US
The Oceans Alive team collectively has over 60 years of experience in community-based management of marine resources in East Africa. We share our knowledge with coastal fishing communities to:
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safeguard biodiversity
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ensure the sustainability of marine ecosystems
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protect fisheries and coral reefs
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secure and improve livelihoods
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protect the rights of small scale fishermen and their families
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We do this by working with all stakeholder to create and implement Collaborative Managed Areas
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
We have seen the value and profound impact of peer-to-peer exchange. This is one of the approaches we use to empower and strengthen capacity for coastal communities to:
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overcome adverse effects of climate change
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restore the marine environment
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improve depleted fish stocks
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minimise the impact of development projects and pollution
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create resilience in the face of an uncertain world
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effectively manage a sustainable fishery
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