Marine Research and Coastal Development Center

We are dedicated to the protection, sustainable management, and conservation of marine and coastal communities in Somalia.

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Ramadaan Mubarak. 🌙

Marcod Center Wishes you a month filled with reflection and gratitude. May this Ramadan bring peace, prosperity, and success to you and your loved ones.
#Peace_prosperity

[ECO Magazine @ecoMagNews]

Satlink and MARCOD Center, a leading Somalia-based NGO dedicated to environmental and socio-economic sustainability of coastal communities, have signed an agreement to bring Project ReCon to the country. More:

https://t.co/7Kg45ZQHsk

#fisheries #appliedmarinescience

[Satlink @SatlinkSL]

Satlink and @marcod_somalia team up with Project #ReCon to lessen marine debris in #Somalia’s waters.

🌊This agreement marks a turning point in the recovery of end-of-life #fishing #technology in Somalia.

https://t.co/lvJhZflKCV via @SeafoodSource

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Marine Research and Coastal Development Center (MARCOD Center) is pleased to announce the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with @SatlinkSL within the framework of the ReCon Project.
#MARCOD_Center #Satlink #ReConProject #Fisheries #Sustainability #Somalia #Marcod

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

@Nermeenalswaisi .

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

We received a report from a local fisherman who was threatened at gunpoint 30miles offshore by armed men—one foreign,one Somali—guarding a foreign fishing fleet. He was ordered to leave or be killed. Somali fishermen are intimidated in their own waters @HarunMaruf @ShabelleMedia

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Abandoned fish nets, or 'ghost nets,' are silently devastating our oceans. They trap marine life, destroy habitats, and contribute to plastic pollution. It's time to take action—support sustainable fishing and cleanup efforts to protect our oceans. 🌊🐟 #SaveOurSeas #GhostNets

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

The first a satellite launch facility in Africa will be established in Somalia later this, the president of Somalia @HassanSMohamud told the parliament on Saturday.

The facility which is being built by Turkey (per media reports) is expected to create thousands of jobs and opportunities for Somalis, he said.

Hassan Sheikh gave an update of the work of the Turkish oil exploration ship , Oruc Reis, which started late last year.

He said the main challenge the exploration faced is the size of abandoned fishing nets on the seabed which is hindering the imaging of the seabed. He it shows the severity of the impact from the illegal foreign fishing vessels in Somali waters.

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Happy world #octopus day
#sustainable #ocean #somalia

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Only 71 out of 110 required members have ratified it so far.

These changes are vital for protecting global fish stocks, ensuring marine ecosystem health, and supporting communities reliant on fisheries.

Read the full article: https://t.co/wahbXOZppw

#Somalia #stop_overfishing

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

#NEWS: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is working to address harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to #overfishing.

While progress has been made with the 2022 agreement that bans subsidies supporting #illegal or unregulated fishing.
#overfishing

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

#NEWS: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is working to address harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overfishing.

While progress has been made with the 2022 agreement that bans subsidies supporting illegal or unregulated fishing.
#overfishing

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

@wamuseum @USAIDSomalia Excited to share our ambitious plans to revolutionize marine research and advocacy in Somalia
@marcod is committed to collecting comprehensive data, conducting advanced research, and championing the rights of fishing communities while protecting our precious marine environment.

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Despite its limited information, this photo from @wamuseum is widely used in Somalia, highlighting the urgent need for data collection to unlock the full potential of the country's fisheries sector. #Somalia #Fisheries #MarineResources #Development #marcod

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

We appreciate and thank everyone who's involved in preparing the photo @wamuseum @USAIDSomalia, this photo is used in every event related to fisheries sector in Somalia and is reference for any investor interested in the commercial fishing, you did a great job 👍

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

A harmonious dance between #Australian salmon and reef #sharks on one of the coasts in western #Australia, These sharks play a major role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and do not pose a threat to humans Mostly.

#sharkconservation #Diversity #oceanlife

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

Exciting discussions this week with @wiomsa as we explore new collaborations and partnerships for our upcoming marine research projects. Together, we're committed to advancing marine science and sustainability in our region.

#MarineResearch #Somalia #East_africa #ocean #Africa

[Harun Maruf @HarunMaruf]

Fishermen from Marka town found a mysterious barrel, potentially with chemical waste inside.

(But why did they brought it to the beach? And why are they allowing the kids to touch this potential hazard?)

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

@HarunMaruf Sadly, this is only the tip of the iceberg

[FISH Safety Foundation @fish_safety]

🚨Worldwide, 100,000 + fishers die each year🚨

We want to know the biggest challenges to the African fishing sector.

IUU?
Management?
Climate Change?
Sustainability?

If you're in the sector - please share your views:
👉https://t.co/hzO5pDw8ol

[Marine Research and Coastal Development Center @marcod_somalia]

About 500 too 1000Kg of sharks is landed in Mogadishu area each day, including endangered species.

Imagine the accumulative environmental effect of that number in 5-10 years @endangered @A_WhiteShark @IUCNRedList @UNEP