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marinecultures.org

marinecultures.org is a small non-profit organization on the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. marinecultures.org is organized as an association and was founded in 2008. We are financed by membership fees, donations and project contributions.

Dragnet fisher in Jambiani
 

Why we are involved

Overexploitation of the seas leads to the destruction of the ecological balance and coastal communities lose their livelihood. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of coastal dwellers while protecting natural resources.

What we are committed to

We want to preserve the diversity of the marine fauna and create secure jobs through the development of sustainable aquaculture modalities. We strive to convey that over-exploitation of the oceans and poverty among coastal communities are closely coupled.

How we get involved

As an alternative to overfishing the oceans, marinecultures.org researches and develops ecologically compatible aquaculture in close cooperation with the population. We encourage and support people to help themselves.

Where we get involved

The focus of our activities is in Jambiani, a fishing village on the east coast of Zanzibar with about 9000 inhabitants. We also operate individual projects in other coastal areas of Tanzania and East Africa.

Fischer
 

Support us

marinecultures.org is a small organization, which is financed by membership fees, donations and project contributions. Detailed information about our projects and finances can be found in our annual reports.

>> Support us with a membership.

>> With your donation we can achieve a lot.

The Team

"An Italian film crew came to film me! I told them my story and showed them how we grow sponges, reforest coral reefs and protect the sea."  Okala, Project Manager of marinecultures.org in Jambiani

>> More about our team and our mission.

Our Partners

The development of aquaculture and the implementation of marine conservation measures are only possible thanks to cooperation with experts and scientific institutions. Collaborations with local authorities, tourism actors and NGOs ensure transfer of knowledge and sustainability of the projects.

>> Our partners