Challenges

Establish consensus on the restructuring of the Community Fisheries Council (CCP) in Tofo, and therefore little progress towards the implementation of Locally Marine Managed Areas (LMMAs).

Difficulty in establishing consensus between neighboring communities that fish in the same location when one decided to implement an LMMA.

Lack of awareness of the new Fisheries Regulation (REPMAR) in the communities, and weak law enforcement by the Government, and therefore by the community itself.

Limited understanding of the existence and benefits of LMMAs by fishermen, lack of training on LMMA management, lack of management structures.

Poor participation of many community members in decision-making meetings, which led to disagreements on LMMAs in Barra.

COVID-19 limited communication with the communities, which delayed the project activities from 2020.

Beneficiaries

Total Direct Beneficiaries: 10,171 persons

Local leaders and fishers trained in marine conservation and LMMAs

Children benefiting from marine conservation, swimming and water safety lessons

Total Indirect Beneficiaries: 32,000 persons