Tanzania Establishes Two Marine Reserves Near Pemba
This move strengthens Tanzania’s contribution to the global “30x30” target—protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030—and demonstrates the country’s commitment to science-based and community-driven conservation. The new MPAs include:
• 70 km² of climate-resilient coral reefs, critical for biodiversity;
• 26 km² of seagrass beds supporting fisheries and carbon storage;
• 34 km² of mangrove forest, vital for shoreline protection;
• Habitat for threatened sharks and rays.
