NEWS AND EVENTS
About us
We are improving the health and resilience of marine ecosystems
Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) East Africa is a leading non-governmental research and conservation organization based in Mombasa, Kenya, dedicated to marine and coastal ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). We work to synergize marine scientific research with conservation policy and practice on a local and regional scale.
OUR MISSION
To improve the health and resilience of marine ecosystems and coastal peoples’ well-being in the Western Indian Ocean through research, conservation action and support to policy and governance
PROJECTS and activities
Our projects cut across multiple areas of marine conservation
OUR IMPACT
span of coral reefs, seagrass and mangroves assessed
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mangrove seedlings planted (≡ 02 km² restoration)
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Beach Management Units strengthened across governance, capacity and alternate livelihood
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community members trained in marine resource management
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coral reef eco-regions surveyed, bringing ~ 2,600 km² of WIO coral reefs under improved management
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conservation enterprises supported, generating ~$8000+ annually in total
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27 years strong
We are empowering communities to sustainable conservation practice
Workshop Reports & Training Manuals
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