WORKING TOGETHER FOR POSITIVE CHANGE; COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN BALANCE WITH NATURE
INSPIRING A NEW WAY OF WORKING WITH AND FOR THE OCEAN
120,000
Hectares of ocean protected under community co -management in Kuruwitu, Kenya
4,000
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
COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT APPROACH
We create, connect, catalyse and share co-managed initiatives by working with communities, relevant stakeholders and partners.
Our 4-pillar approach guides everything we do:
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Governance
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Environment
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Economic
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Social
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 coastal communities to:
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overcome adverse effects of climate change
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restore the environment
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improve depleted fish stocks
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minimise the impact of development projects
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create resilience in the face of an uncertain world
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understand and protect their rights
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Effectively manage a sustainable fishery
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