30/08/2026
Conservation is strongest when protecting the ocean also strengthens the people whose lives and livelihoods depend on it.
Last night in Dar es Salaam, Action For Ocean was honoured with the Marine Conservation & Blue Economy Excellence Award at the Africa NGOs Gala 2026 by 𝗖𝗦𝗪 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔
We receive this recognition as more than an award. It is a reflection of a growing body of work rooted in a simple conviction: healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities must be part of the same future.
From restoring coral reefs and mangroves, to strengthening community-led marine management, advancing sustainable fisheries, supporting blue livelihoods, and creating pathways for young people to engage with the ocean economy, our work is focused on turning conservation into lasting opportunity.
Behind this recognition are the communities who lead and participate in the work, our partners who invest in the vision, and the AFO team who continue to show up in villages, landing sites, marine managed areas, mangrove forests, coral reefs and field sites across Tanzania.
The award belongs to this collective effort.
For us, recognition also brings responsibility. The next chapter is about scaling what works, strengthening local leadership, and demonstrating that conservation is not a cost to coastal development. It is an investment in resilient ecosystems, resilient livelihoods and resilient coastal economies.
We are proud of the journey so far. More importantly, we are focused on what the work demands next.
The ocean needs action. We are committed to taking it.
