Projects

What we do

Reef restoration

At our coral farm in the Jambiani Lagoon, we cultivate corals that are used to restore damaged reefs. We build artificial reefs, install buoys for fishing and diving boats to prevent anchor damage – and raise awareness of the ecological importance of the reefs.

Fisheries Management

Healthy marine ecosystems can only be preserved in the long term if local people are actively involved in their protection and use – and derive tangible benefits from them.

Sponge farming

Alongside gathering seafood and farming seaweed, sponge farming has become a new occupation for women on the east coast of Zanzibar. Our sponges are unique.

Training Centre for Reef Restoration

We empower local people to restore coral reefs independently and offer practical training to help them do so.

Awareness Program

Our awareness-raising program strengthens the local community’s environmental awareness while also showing people where and how marinecultures.org operates.

Volunteering

We run a volunteer program that involves dedicated supporters in our work to promote healthy marine ecosystems.