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After years of driving community-led ocean conservation as Aqua-Farms Organization, we are proud to introduce our new identity: Action For Ocean (AFO).
Our name has evolved, but our mission remains the same; to protect our oceans, empower coastal communities, and drive real, lasting impact across Tanzania and beyond.
The challenges facing our oceans are growing so is our ambition.
Since 2017, Aqua-Farms Organization has built a legacy of restoring coastlines, uplifting livelihoods, and working hand-in-hand with coastal communities. Today, as Action For Ocean, we’re expanding our reach, influence, and innovation to meet the urgency of this moment.
Our evolution reflects:
✔ A broader, action-driven mission
✔ Global partnerships and advocacy
✔ A stronger voice for coastal communities
✔ Continued commitment to people, planet, and prosperity
Across Tanzania’s 1,424-kilometre coastline, the ocean sustains more than 12 million lives feeding families, powering local economies, and shaping cultural identity yet it is changing faster than the people who depend on it can adapt. Rising sea temperatures, habitat loss, and unsustainable fishing are degrading coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows, reducing fish stocks and threatening the livelihoods of the 4.5 million Tanzanians directly and indirectly employed in the fisheries sector.
Without a model that links environmental recovery to economic resilience, the ocean economy risks collapse. Action for Ocean (AFO) is responding to this challenge by redefining how marine conservation, fisheries co-management, and community livelihoods work together.
Under our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, we are restoring critical marine ecosystems, strengthening fisheries co-management so that coastal people can help lead how resources are governed, and building inclusive Blue Economy livelihoods that create dignity and opportunity for women, youth, and coastal innovators.
Our work is driven by integrity, innovation, and impact; combining science and policy with local leadership to ensure the ocean remains both a source of life and a pathway to shared prosperity.
We are not only protecting Tanzania’s marine heritage, we are shaping a future where people and nature thrive together, building a resilient Blue Economy for generations to come.
This report highlights Action For Ocean’s (Formerly Aqua-Farms Organization) efforts in marine conservation and its benefits to coastal communities. It showcases sustainable aquaculture initiatives, habitat restoration, and community-driven programmes that enhance livelihoods while protecting marine ecosystems.
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