Development of a protected community-run marine area / Oceanium
The purpose of this project is to develop a Protected Marine Area in conjunction with the local fishing communities (Identification of the location for the PMA with the populations concerned, awareness raising in the villages, etc.) to protect the last remaining families of West African manatees and young fish and ensure sustainable fishing of prawns, and at the same time develop activities that generate revenue and respect the environment (oyster gathering techniques that respect the mangrove, eco-friendly tourist gîtes, agro-forestry perimeter, etc.). The overall aim being to improve the living conditions of the target populations and find the sources of revenue required to run the protected marine area.
- Country
- Senegal
- Partner organisation
-
Océanium Dakar
http://www.oceanium.org
- Target population
- 1,068 people + fauna and flora in the protected marine area
- Total budget
- 396,450 euros
- Grant awarded
- 150,000 euros (for three years)
- Main results
- Several awarness activities have been led in villages.
19 villagers of Casamance have visited the PMA of Bamboung.
2 areas have been selected for the location of the PMA, one has been delimited precisely (4 000 ha).
170 women have been trained in sustainable oyster gathering techniques.
A study has shown that a support was necessary to develop the market gardening.
Last update: 06/04/07