Securing Critical Habitat for Sharks & Rays in Southern Mozambique

Securing Critical Habitat for Sharks & Rays in Southern Mozambique

Grantee Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF)
Location Mozambique
Grant Amount 201,905
Duration 3 years
Type of Grant Core Grant

In Mozambique’s Bazaruto Seascape, Marine Megafuana Foundation (MMF) and Santuario Bravio de Vilanculos (SBV)are developing effective protection strategies to safeguard local elasmobranchs. This project will establish a Shark and Ray Protection Zone surrounding the Inhamambane Estuary mouth - a critical shark and ray habitat, particularly for three Critically Endangered wedgefish species. A science-based adaptive management strategy will be implemented, and alternative fishing methods will be provided to the local community who currently fish this area.