#ecotourism — Public Fediverse posts

As #EastAfrica’s oceans change, coastal women build new livelihoods

By ALLAN OLINGO, July 5, 2026 at 10:36 pm

MALINDI, #Kenya (AP) — "The unfinished restaurant is still little more than concrete walls and wooden beams. As her daughter sweeps away the last piles of sand, 54-year-old Nuru Mohammed directs women hanging fishing nets to serve as decor. In a few days, the beachside restaurant on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast will open, offering another way to earn a living.

" 'For us women, this is hope,' says Mohammed, who, for most of her life, was one of the few fisherwomen in Malindi, a town northeast of the port city of #Mombasa. 'It will help support many families that have depended on the ocean for decades.'

"Across East Africa’s coast, fisherfolk are increasingly turning to tourism, #EcosystemRestoration and other conservation-based businesses, reinventing their relationship with the sea as #ClimateChange, #overfishing and declining ocean health threaten their livelihoods.

"In Kenya, women are turning restored #MangroveForests into sources of income through #beekeeping and #ecotourism. In #Tanzania’s #Zanzibar archipelago, fishing communities are protecting #CoralReefs through locally managed closures. In #Mozambique, #SeaGrassRestoration is creating jobs while reviving marine habitats. Together, these efforts are redefining resilience, not as leaving the ocean behind, but as restoring it while building enduring livelihoods.

" 'Communities that depend on the ocean are also its best stewards,' said Andreane Martel, project director for a conservation program dubbed #ReSea. 'When local people, especially women, lead conservation, they protect #biodiversity while creating more resilient and inclusive livelihoods.' "

Read more:
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/as-east-africas-oceans-change-coastal-women-build-new-livelihoods/

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/LTBNs

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateResilience #OceansAreLife #Stewardship

Please stop cutting down trees. Every tree provides oxygen, cleans the air, protects wildlife, and helps fight climate change. When we destroy forests, we also destroy our future. Let's protect the trees we have and plant more for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference.
#SaveTrees #ProtectNature #environment #climatechange #climatecrisis #climatecrisis #sustainability #ecology #wildlife #SundayVibes #ecotourism #forestry #deforestation #afforestation #agroforestry #nature

India Safari Tours: The Ultimate Guide to Wildlife Adventures in India for 2026-27

https://indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/india-safari-tours-the-ultimate-guide-to-wildlife-adventures-in-india-for-2026-27/

Nature Is Hiring: Why Investing in Biodiversity Means Investing in Jobs
#Biodiversity #Nature #Environment #ClimateChange #GreenJobs #Sustainability #Economy #UNDP #Forestry #NaturePositive #Jobs #RenewableEnergy #EcoTourism #GreenEconomy #Agriculture #ESG
https://the-14.com/nature-is-hiring-why-investing-in-biodiversity-means-investing-in-jobs/

Is It Ethical to Go on a Safari in India? A Responsible Traveler’s Guide to Wildlife Tourism in 2026

https://indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/is-it-ethical-to-go-on-a-safari-in-india-a-responsible-travelers-guide-to-wildlife-tourism-in-2026/

Whale Watching Wednesday

I was overwhelmed with happiness when I saw a Humpback Whale breach just a few feet away.

#ecotourism #humpbackWhales #nature #sardineRun #seaLife #snorkeling #southAfrica #whaleWatching #whales #wildlifeWednesday

Setting Sail: Launching our Sardine Run Expedition

After a hearty breakfast just as the sun began to grace the horizon, our adventurous group made its way from the Myboti River Lodge down to the beach where the boats awaited to commence our Sardine Run Expedition. The salty scent of the ocean hung in the air, heightened by the gentle morning breeze, promising an exciting day ahead.

https://youtu.be/r1S93-ZTQUQ

With a careful eye on the breaking waves, our experienced captains analyzed their movements, calculating the optimal time and path for our boat launch. Safety was paramount, and their expertise was reassuring as they selected the precise moment to set our expedition into motion.

As the appointed moment approached, our group gathered around the boat, anticipation building with each crashing wave. The excitement was palpable as we prepared for the perfect opportunity to launch. With united effort and synchronized precision, we pushed the boat past the surf’s grasp, the waves attempting to hold it back, but our determination prevailing.

The captain took charge, starting the engine and guiding the vessel steadily. One by one, we leapt aboard, feeling the thrill of the adventure to come. Swiftly, we secured our life jackets, a vital precaution ensuring our safety throughout the expedition. The engine roared to life, and with the experienced hand of the captain at the helm, we set sail.

Navigating through the challenging breaking waves required skill and finesse. The boat cut through the waves, the sea spray exhilarating and invigorating. We held tight as we surged forward, determined to reach beyond the cresting peaks of the waves and venture into the vast expanse of the ocean, where our sardine expedition awaited. The sun was rising, casting a golden glow on the waters, promising a day of adventure, discovery, and the excitement of the open sea.

The captain mounted a GoPro onto the RIB’s roll bar, strategically positioning it to capture a distinctive perspective of our team launching and boarding the boat, as well as the waves crashing against the vessel.

Highlights from the Logbook

• Young Travelers: Humpback Whales of the Sardine Run

• Keep Your Eye On The Camera

• Tails of Adventure: My Unexpected Meeting with a Mozambique Lionfish