Since December 2024, through our Making Waves in the Caribbean initiative, The Living Ocean has been honored to collaborate with the renowned NGO Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB). Established in 1991, STCB is a pioneering organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sea turtles on Bonaire, a small yet ecologically vital island in the Caribbean.
Located along the northeastern coast of Unguja, Zanzibar, this vibrant dolphin habitat faces increasing boat traffic due to growing tourism, particularly around Mnemba Island. While dolphin-watching presents valuable economic and educational opportunities, it also raises concerns about balancing human curiosity with marine conservation.
Initiated in July 2023, the Livelihood Fisherman Project addresses the challenges faced by the fishing community in Matemwe, Zanzibar. Confronted with declining fish stocks due to overfishing and the establishment of marine protected areas where a no fishing zone is applied, the community seeks alternative livelihood options. Throughout conducted surveys in the fisherman community, an innovative and sustainable solution emerged: sea cucumber (Sandfish Holothuria Scabra) farming!