Coral Reef Restoration and Aquaculture for People and Oceans
Community-based Ocean Conservation since 2008
Protecting the oceans – empowering people
Half of the world’s population lives in coastal areas that are under threat from over-exploitation and climate change. Coral reefs are dying, biodiversity is declining, and livelihoods are being eroded.
marinecultures.org works with coastal communities in Zanzibar to develop sustainable aquaculture, coral restoration and fisheries management, and implements conservation projects for marine wildlife.
Our mission
Community-based conservation means strengthening both nature and people. At marinecultures.org, we combine ecological restoration with social development. Our four pillars — reef restoration, fisheries management, youth awareness programs, and the Reef Restoration Training Center — are interlinked: As we regenerate degraded coral reefs and promote biodiversity and fish stocks, we generate knowledge, income, and opportunities within the community. This creates a balance between healthy ecosystems and strong, self-determined coastal communities.
marinecultures.org is funded by donations and project-based grants. We are a small, close-knit organization consisting of seven trained members of the local community, a scientist, and an executive director. Together, we are committed to the protection and restoration of marine ecosystems in Zanzibar.
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