SEA SENSE PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Blue Ventures

Blue Ventures is supporting capacity building programmes for community fisheries managers in Kilwa, Kibiti, and Lindi Districts. Sea Sense is providing a comprehensive training programme in fisheries co-management and supporting the establishment of Collaborative Fisheries Management Areas.

UK International Development 

Sea Sense is a proud recipient of funding under the prestigious Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) programme, which is part of the Blue Planet Fund – the UK’s ground-breaking £500 million initiative dedicated to supporting developing countries in protecting the marine environment and reducing poverty. This significant achievement allows us to continue our mission of safeguarding marine biodiversity and supporting coastal communities. Funds are being used to empower coastal communities in Mkuranga, Kilwa, and Lindi for sustainable management of marine resources through enhanced governance, active habitat restoration, and livelihoods diversification.

East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)

Through the support of EACOP, Sea Sense is advancing marine wildlife conservation and community education within the Tanga Seascape. Together, we’re working to uncover vital data on marine turtle and dugong populations in areas where little information exists, providing a clearer picture of the conservation needs for these endangered species. EACOP’s backing also strengthens our capacity-building efforts, empowering local governance to enhance protection of endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) marine wildlife and their habitats. This partnership is a significant step toward safeguarding the rich marine biodiversity of the Tanga Seascape for future generations.

Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund

In 2025, we partnered with Foundations of Success to launch the Mlola Forest Conservation Project on Mafia Island, in collaboration with Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), and Mafia District Council. The project empowers communities in Kungwi, Kibada, and Kifinge villages to protect the forest, restore vital coastal forest habitat, and build resilience against climate change, marking an important step in connecting people and nature for a sustainable future.