The challenge for Western Indian Ocean countries is “how to achieve successful economic growth, build social welfare and equity AND maintain the health of ocean ecosystems”

East and Southern Africa (ESA) comprises ten coastal countries bordering the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) – Comoros, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and Tanzania.

An open access geospatial data repository for the Western Indian Ocean

MASPAWIO provides access to marine spatial datasets, providing layers useful for marine spatial planning, management and research, from multiple primary and secondary sources, and contributing compiled information into other regional and global repositories

"WorldFish is curating a series of resources analyzing the impacts of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in aquatic food systems related to food and nutrition security, poverty, and development."

COVID-19 Pandemic Resources. "Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) has curated a list of resources to keep fishermen healthy and financially secure."

These updates and resources have been gathered to provide a focal point for our partners in the community conservation and small scale fisheries sectors to find reliable and useful information while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fisheries and fishing communities.