Our Mission
RECONNECT PEOPLE WITH
THE OCEAN
Our aim is to create opportunities for people of all ages to experience Zanzibar’s marine environment first-hand. Through swimming, school field experiences, volunteer programmes and practical conservation activities, we turn curiosity into knowledge, and knowledge into a connection with the ocean.
We reconnect people with the ocean through marine education, field science and hands-on conservation, building knowledge and experiences that help protect Zanzibar’s living coast.
Education for Ocean Sustainability
Transformative learning experiences
- Bespoke International Schools programs
- Impact programs for local youth
- University Courses & Workshops
- Retreats & Gatherings
Research and Developement
Community-based biodiversity conservation & ecosystem restoration
- Ecosystem Restoration Research
- Community-based natural resources management & conservation
- Transdisciplinarity & Community Resilience Building
- Internship Program
Consultancy
Sustainability consulting & Ecological landscaping
- Permaculture systems & landscape design
- Sustainable management for businesses
- Sustainable education curriculum and infrastructure
WHY IT MATTERS
Conservation Needs More Than Awareness
Many conservation efforts rely on limited information or short-term studies.
We believe lasting protection requires:
Consistent Data
Understanding ecosystem changes through ongoing observation and monitoring.
Local Ownership
Supporting communities to participate in decisions about their marine environment.
Real-World Action
Turning knowledge into practical solutions that protect ocean ecosystems.
Because ecosystems do not recover from reports — they recover from informed, ongoing management.
GET INVOLVED
Join Us In Protecting Our Ocean Future
Protecting marine ecosystems requires collaboration, knowledge, and action. Join Bahari Yetu as we continue building connections between communities and the ocean through education, research, and conservation.
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