Small-scale fisheries are vital to Kenya’s coastal communities, providing livelihoods, food security, and contributing over 10% of the country’s annual fish catch. However, they face threats from overfishing, habitat degradation, and climate change. Limited fishing methods often concentrate efforts on overexploited reef areas, straining resources. The WCS Kenya Marine Program through science-based solutions and interventions, works with communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable fishing.
WCS Kenya Marine Program has been monitoring fish catch trends and assessing fish stocks along the Kenyan coast for over 20 years. Using cutting-edge technology and collaborating with local communities, WCS scientists collect vital data to identify threats and develop solutions for protecting these dwindling resources. WCS works with communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable fishing practices and ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems.
WCS Kenya holds the Annual Fishers’ Forum, a platform that brings together fishing communities and fisheries management stakeholders to share research insights and develop solutions to the region’s fisheries challenges.