Oceans Without Borders (OWB) is an initiative which strives to catalyse positive change across our ocean footprint. OWB is active in two extremely valuable and biodiverse seascapes off the East coast of Africa – namely the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, and Mnemba Island Marine Conservation Area in Tanzania – Zanzibar.
Tackling the complex, interconnected issues our oceans face requires novel perspectives, integrated approaches and new partnerships that transcend disciplines and sectors. This is at the core of Oceans Without Borders, an innovative inter-sectoral partnership between Wild Impact, a not-for-profit community development organisation, and &Beyond, a conservation-focused travel company with luxury lodges across southern and East Africa. Together, the partnership is driving marine conservation and ocean conservation across some of Africa’s most important coastal and marine ecosystems. Supported by the patronage of the Ocean Family Foundation.
Working closely with local communities, research institutions, not-for-profits, government agencies and the private sector, the partnership aims to positively influence marine conservation, marine biodiversity, coral reef conservation, and community development within the seascapes in which &Beyond’s two island lodge sites are located, linking over 2,000 kilometres of African coastline. The programme also supports community-led conservation and marine ecosystem restoration to create healthier oceans and resilient coastal communities.