Blue Ventures

Blue Ventures is a UK-based marine conservation organization established in 2003. It focuses on supporting coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life, and develop sustainable livelihoods. The organization operates in over a dozen countries, including Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Tanzania, working closely with local partners to implement community-led marine management strategies .

Mission and Approach

Blue Ventures’ mission is to help traditional fishing communities thrive by rebuilding fisheries and restoring ocean life. They aim to create a world where traditional fishers have better livelihoods and improved food security, and where healthy oceans teem with life for generations to come .

Their approach includes:

• Restoring Ocean Life: Implementing community-based fisheries management to address overfishing and safeguard marine biodiversity.Beyond Fishing: Developing alternative livelihoods such as sustainable aquaculture and eco-tourism to reduce pressure on marine resources.

• Climate Solutions: Engaging in blue carbon initiatives, including mangrove conservation, to mitigate climate change impacts.

• Gender Equality: Promoting inclusive practices that empower women in coastal communities.

• Advocacy & Campaigns: Collaborating with partners to advocate for policy reforms that support small-scale fishers and marine conservation efforts .

Global Presence

Blue Ventures operates in various countries across the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Their work began in Madagascar and has expanded to include projects in Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Tanzania, among others .

Contact Information

For inquiries or to learn more about their programs, you can reach Blue Ventures through the following channels:

• Email: info@blueventures.org

• Phone: +44 (0)117 435 0059

• Address: The Old Library, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW, UK

• Website: https://blueventures.org