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Under The Wave - Zanzibar Marine Conservation

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Under The Wave - Zanzibar Marine Conservation

Under The Wave is a Non-Profit Organization located at Matemwe, in the North-East of Zanzibar.

The NGO was created with a strong desire to protect the marine life in the region and help local communities developing more sustainable fishing practices.

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & happy holidays! Thank you for supporting us throughout the past year. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we’re looking forward to many more achievements together. ✨

20/12/2025

🐢 Sea turtles are not tourist attractions.
They are wild, endangered animals that belong in the ocean.

In Zanzibar, the number of so called sea turtle aquariums has increased rapidly. Many of these facilities keep turtles in overcrowded pools with poor water quality and allow tourists to touch, feed, or swim with them, often while wearing sunscreen. This leads to stress, disease, and serious suffering.

As fewer sea turtles are being seen in the wild, the Zanzibar Government, through the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, has taken action. Together with Under The Wave, the Ministry is in the final stage of developing official guidelines for sea turtle aquariums, focused on animal welfare and conservation. Stakeholder meetings will follow to ensure these guidelines are properly enforced.

🚨 Recent intervention:
An aquarium was found operating under very poor conditions. At the request of the government, Under The Wave assisted during the release process.
A total of 24 green sea turtles and one critically endangered hawksbill turtle were confiscated. All turtles were measured, photographed for identification, and released back into the ocean the same day.

This highlights why education, awareness, and strong regulation are essential. Protecting sea turtles means protecting the ocean.

💙 Together, government, NGOs, communities, and visitors can make a real difference.

11/12/2025

We are currently looking for an intern who can start as soon as possible to join our team in Zanzibar. At the moment, many sea turtles are being kept in aquariums across the island, and our ongoing project focuses on developing and implementing guidelines to improve their welfare and management. This project is carried out in close collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation policy and marine wildlife protection.

We prefer candidates with an academic background in marine biology, tropical ecology, sustainable development, conservation biology, or a related field, who are motivated to gain practical experience in marine conservation and wildlife management.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]

10/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome Suleiman Amour to our Sustainable Livelihood Project! He’ll be leading the care and management of our sea cucumber farm, strengthening community livelihoods while promoting eco-friendly aquaculture.

Suleiman brings fresh energy and a passion for learning. As he says, “This opportunity is a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to something meaningful. I’m excited for what we can achieve together.”

Let’s give him a warm welcome and wish him success on this new journey! 🌊💚

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Tunafuraha kumkaribisha Suleiman Amour katika familia ya Mradi wa Maisha Endelevu! Atakuwa akiongoza utunzaji na usimamizi wa shamba letu la mMajongoo bahari, akisaidia kuimarisha maisha ya jamii huku tukikuza ufugaji endelevu na rafiki kwa mazingira.

Suleiman analeta nguvu mpya na ari ya kujifunza. Alisikika Kwa maneno yake mwenyewe: “Ninafurahi sana kujiunga na timu. Huu ni mwanya wa kujifunza, kukua, na kuchangia jambo lenye maana. Natazamia mafanikio tutakayoyapata pamoja.”

Tumpokee kwa joto na tumtakie kila la heri katika safari hii mpya! 🌊💚

08/12/2025

A heartfelt thank-you to the for giving five children the opportunity to begin their secondary education at SUFA School. Your generous support goes far beyond financial assistance, it opens doors to new possibilities and brighter futures for these students and their families. We are deeply grateful for your dedication to education and for the lasting impact you are making in our community.

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Shukrani za dhati kwa kwa kuwawezesha watoto watano kuanza masomo yao ya sekondari katika Shule ya SUFA. Udhamini wako ni zaidi ya mchango; ni fursa inayobadili maisha ya wanafunzi hawa pamoja na familia zao. Tunashukuru sana kwa kujitolea kwako kuunga mkono elimu na kuimarisha jamii yetu.

02/12/2025

We Are Hiring: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Under The Wave is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to lead the Monitoring and Evaluation framework of our community programs in Zanzibar. This is a full-time position with a one-year contract and the possibility of renewal. The role is based in Matemwe and is open to Tanzanian applicants only.

In this role, you will play a key part in measuring program impact, strengthening reporting systems, and supporting decision-making across our community initiatives.

If you have experience in monitoring and evaluation and are passionate about contributing to meaningful environmental and community development work, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to our management team at:
[email protected]

01/12/2025

Your donations make a difference!

Coral reefs are essential to ocean life, and they’re under threat. Through Under the Wave, your donations support coral protection as well as broader marine conservation and marine research projects focused on safeguarding ocean ecosystems and marine biodiversity. Every contribution helps create meaningful impact for our oceans.

Support real impact, donate via the link in our bio. 🌊🪸

20/11/2025

At Under the Wave, we believe that creating a safe and supportive work environment is just as important as delivering impactful projects. That’s why we were honored to welcome Mohamed Jabir Makame from the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children. He led an insightful workshop on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, helping us strengthen our commitment to respect, safety, and wellbeing for everyone in our team.

06/11/2025

Say hello to our newest team member! 🌊✨

Jackie joined us as an intern back in April, and we’re thrilled to share that she’s now officially part of our full-time crew! 🤩

She’ll be taking on the role of Education Officer, and we couldn’t be more excited for all the amazing things to come. 🐠💙

Welcome to the team, Jackie! 🎉

28/10/2025

After years of incredible dedication and valuable contributions, Shadraq, one of our marine biologists, and Sara, our project coordinator, have decided to pursue new paths in their careers. They have not only had a significant impact on Under the Wave but have also helped shape the organization into what it is today. We are immensely proud and grateful to have had them as part of our team and wish them every success in their future paths. 💙

16/10/2025

Our education program goes beyond the classroom!

Over the past few days, we took 50 students from Mlimani and Matemwe Secondary on a snorkeling trip. 🤿✨

They got to experience firsthand what they usually learn about in class, the beautiful underwater world of Zanzibar! 💙

03/10/2025

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Matemwe

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

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+255777088336

Website

http://underthewave-zanzibar.com/

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