Achievements
- All sixteen community local institutions (BMUs/SFCs assessed and capacitated on governance aspects
- Eleven marine resource user maps were produced (5 Pemba & 6 Unguja) while Pangani produced one collective map
through their Collaborative Fisheries Management Area (CFMA) for Ushongo, Stahabu, Sange, and Kipumbwi (USTASAKI
CFMA).
Activities
- Scoping survey;
- Capacity assessment and capacity building trainings of local fisheries institutions and District authorities;
- Establishment of local marine resource management plans including reef closures (octopus and other species);
- Artificial reef construction and deployment (reef balls);
A brighter horizon for Tanzania’s coastal communities
Nestled along the shores of the Western Indian Ocean, Tanzania boasts a coastline rich in biodiversity, with some of the region's most pristine coral reefs. With its abundant marine resources, the country’s fishing industry is the cornerstone of both its local economy and national identity. Troubled waters The coastal [...]
A fresh impetus for Ushongo Seaweed Farmers in Tanzania
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“HOPEFUL FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT”
Figure 1: SFC Capacity Assessment “We have good hope for the future thanks to the lessons we have learnt… We are now ready to support and guide our community towards better management of marine resources for their benefits”, states the fisher committee secretary of [...]
