Marine Resource Management

Marine resource management ensures the sustainable use of East Africa’s oceans while balancing ecological health and community needs. At Green Resources Initiative (GRI), we implement ecosystem-based management frameworks to protect fisheries, reduce habitat degradation, and promote equitable ocean governance. Our strategies integrate satellite monitoring, community-led fisheries co-management, and policy advocacy to safeguard marine biodiversity and livelihoods.

The Urgency of Sustainable Ocean Governance

Over 12 million East Africans rely on marine resources for food and income, yet 40% of Kenya’s coral reefs are degraded.

Effective management prevents overexploitation, preserves blue carbon ecosystems, and aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 sustainability goals.

Core Strategies for Marine Stewardship

• Fisheries Co-Management: Partnering with 150+ fishing cooperatives to enforce quotas and protect breeding grounds.
• Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): Designing MPAs with adaptive zoning, like our Diani-Chale Reserve pilot.
• Illegal Fishing Prevention: Deploying AI-driven surveillance to track unauthorized trawlers in Kenyan waters.

Technology-Driven Ocean Conservation

GRI leverages cutting-edge tools for precision marine management:

• Satellite-based habitat mapping to identify vulnerable seagrass beds.
• Mobile apps enabling fishers to report illegal activities in real time.
• Blockchain systems for sustainable seafood traceability from catch to market.

Community Benefits & Economic Impact

Key outcomes include:

• Restored fish stocks in 8 critical breeding zones
• 1,200+ jobs created in marine ecotourism and monitoring
• 20% reduction in mangrove deforestation rates since 2021

Building a Climate-Resilient Blue Economy

East Africa’s marine ecosystems face escalating threats from warming seas and pollution. GRI’s 2030 roadmap focuses on:

• Expanding community marine sanctuaries to 500 km²
• Training 5,000 fishers in climate-adaptive practices
• Reducing plastic waste in fisheries by 90% through circular economy models

Ready to transform ocean stewardship? Collaborate with Green Resources Initiative to scale marine resource management solutions. Contact us to discuss partnerships, funding, or technical support.