ABALOBI

🇿🇦🌍 We elevate #smallscalefisheries for healthier oceans and thriving ocean communities | #oceaninnovation | #EarthshotPrize Finalist 23 🌊

[ABALOBI @abalobi_app]

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[WAVE @thewave_global]

🌍🐟 492 million people worldwide depend on small-scale fisheries and related activities for their livelihoods. In fact, 90% of everyone involved in capture fisheries works in small-scale fisheries — making them a cornerstone of global food security.

@abalobi_app, winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize in collaboration with @SolveMIT, have a vision to cultivate thriving, equitable and climate-resilient small-scale fishing communities globally — through financial inclusion, community infrastructure, collective social entrepreneurship and data-driven fisheries rebuilding. 🌊💙

🌊 Wave, powered by @FII_Institute1, is proud to support sustainable solutions that foster ocean regeneration within a human generation.

#SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableFishing #MarineConservation #OceanRegeneration

[WAVE @thewave_global]

🌍🐟 Despite their vital role in feeding communities worldwide, small-scale fisheries often lack formal recognition and governance.

🌐 @abalobi_app, winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize in collaboration with @SolveMIT, works to transform this landscape.
Based in South Africa, ABALOBI uses innovative data, traceability, cold chain and market technologies to support small-scale fishers for social, economic and ecological sustainability.
Through their work, ABALOBI's vision is to cultivate thriving, equitable and climate-resilient small-scale fishing communities globally.

🌊 WAVE, powered by @FII_Institute1, is proud to support sustainable solutions that foster ocean regeneration within a human generation.

#SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableFishing #OceanRegenerationPrize #OceanRegeneration #JoinTheWave

[The Earthshot Prize @EarthshotPrize]

@abalobi_app works with small fishing communities to record their catch data.

They have now made their MONITOR platform and visualisation tools accessible for global deployment - meaning small-scale fishers around the world can manage catches in real-time.

[South African Network for Coastal&Oceanic Research @SANCORcommunity]

🎉Congrats to Serge Raemaekers, cofounder of @abalobi_app, for making the 2025 @Forbes Sustainability Leaders List! 🌍
His work empowers 7,500+ South African small-scale fishers (over half women) with tech for sustainable livelihoods & climate action. 🇿🇦🐟
https://t.co/4CD8AsBPoh

[WAVE @thewave_global]

🌊 WAVE, powered by @FIIKSA , is delighted to announce the winner of the Wave Ocean Regeneration Prize, in collaboration with @SolveMIT , for innovative blue tech solutions driving ocean regeneration 🏆

🎉 Congratulations to our winners, @abalobi_app , an African fisher-led blue tech initiative advancing ocean regeneration through sustainable, community-driven seafood systems.

🌐 By digitizing and supporting small-scale fisheries, ABALOBI is delivering traceable, climate-positive harvests that strengthen both ocean health and coastal economies.

📊 Impact so far:
👥 7,000+ fishers onboarded
🐟 450+ tonnes of seafood sold
🌐 97,000 people reached
🤝 27 fisher collectives supported
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[Rare @Rare_org]

Today at the #BEFF, we’re talking about aligning capital to scale support for community-led ocean solutions with @abalobi_app @AquaSparkImpact @ORRAAnews @LevocaImpact @BloombergDotOrg @DefraGovUK @afo_tz @AFD_France @WetlandsInt @deliberatecap.

[The Earthshot Prize @EarthshotPrize]

Want to learn what @Abalobi is all about?

Check out our latest YouTube video where Mpoomy Ledwaba sits down with the women of ABALOBI this International Women’s Day!

https://t.co/BLEGoT1Jek

#IWD2025

[Ashoka Africa @AshokaAfrica]

#AshokaFellow Serge of @abalobi_app is revolutionizing small-scale fishing in Africa! By combining technology, sustainability, and community-driven data, he is protecting marine ecosystems, and shifting consumer habits toward ethical seafood choices. https://t.co/dyP4kiOZVb

[Zayed Sustainability Prize @ZSP_ORG]

Meet @abalobi_app: Giving small-scale fishers the tools to thrive.

Through a mobile app and marketplace platform, ABALOBI connects fishermen and women directly with markets, creating fairer livelihoods, and ensuring our oceans remain protected.

#ZayedSustainabilityPrize

[Project Syndicate @ProSyn]

The @abalobi_app, which small-scale fishers can use to input catches, is a good example of a product at the intersection of climate resilience and digital inclusion, writes @Mastercard’s @ellenjackowski. https://t.co/h6cn2R00er

[The Earthshot Prize @EarthshotPrize]

Sustainable fishing with the one and only @abalobi_app. Thanks to @RobertIrwin, Mpoomy Ledwaba and Billy Porter for coming along to explore Kalk Bay and bring in a fresh catch!

[Reuters Events Sustainable Business @REvents_SustBiz]

Comment: We need a wave of finance to protect the ocean, not a trickle. That tide is now turning. Read comment by Marisa Drew, CSE at @StanChart. @EarthshotPrize @bound4blue @Bubble_Barrier @coast4c @abalobi_app #BlueEconomy @tslavinm @LiamDowd10
https://t.co/j98XXuClmb

[Getty Images Entertainment @GettyVIP]

Prince William visits Kalk Bay Harbour to highlight the contributions of 2023 Earthshot Finalist, Abalobi, joined by @heidiklum and @winnieharlow. #RoyalVisit @KensingtonRoyal
📷: @ChrisJack_Getty

See all Earthshot Week coverage here 👉 https://t.co/gW2Auvkzp8

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Looking forward to seeing 2023 @EarthshotPrize Finalists @abalobi_app this morning to hear how progress has been since they joined the Earthshot family last year. This is what their solution, founded here in South Africa, is all about 👇

[Conservation Intl @ConservationOrg]

ABALOBI is dedicated to the betterment of small-scale fishing communities.
@ConservationOrg Ventures is investing $250,000 to @abalobi_app, 2023 @EarthshotPrize finalist, to support the app-based marketplace tool, ABALOBI’s Fisher-to-Marketplace program.

https://t.co/WKO0MNhl76

[UK in South Africa🇬🇧🇿🇦 @ukinsouthafrica]

Kalk Bay buzzed as HRH Prince William visited 2023 Earthshot Finalists @abalobi_app 🎣

Abalobi elevates small-scale fisheries for healthier oceans & grows ocean communities 🌊 Prince William sat down to taste the catch-of-the-day alongside #EarthshotCapeTown hosts and talent 🌟

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Our 2023 Earthshot Finalist is empowering local fishers and fishing communities with technology to ensure fairer livelihoods, practices and transparent sourcing from sea to table.

[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Witnessing the @Earthshotprize in action and celebrating South African innovation in sustainable fishing with @Abalobi_App!

[Claire Keeton @ClaireKeetonST]

Shot in arm for @EarthshotPrize projects @abalobi_app helping to save the planet https://t.co/9oUUxTzfIF via @TimesLIVE