The Tanzania Marine Story

Over a quarter of the Tanzanian population live in the coastal zone and rely solely on marine resources for their livelihoods. Due to this ongoing pressure, some marine species, particularly sea turtles and dugongs, are critically endangered in Tanzania.  

 

Sea Sense works closely with coastal communities to enhance the conservation status of these species as well as their habitats in Tanzania.  Building capacity for marine resource management is an integral part of our work and is helping communities find alternatives to unsustainable activities.

 


What we do at Sea Sense...

  • Protect sea turtles,their eggs and nesting beaches

  • Monitor strandings of sea turtles and marine mammals

  • Train & employ community members in marine resource management and protection 

  • Provide education and awareness in coastal communities

  • Conduct biological and social surveys to determine population size, distribution and threats to sea turtles, dugongs and other endangered marine species

  • Promote sea turtle ecotourism as part of a sustainable livelihoods programme

  • Monitor and report illegal and destructive activities

Did you know?

A female dugong (cow) produces a single calf every 2.5 to 5 years, after a gestation period of 14 months.
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News

Establishing a flip flop recycling project in Tanzania!

Sea Sense is currently working on an exciting new initiative to address the issue of plastic...

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Expected Green Turtle Hatching Dates in May 2013

4,10,16,18,23,28,30
South Beach
1,2,4,5,8,9,11,14
Mafia Island
6,14
Pangani District
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