The Marine Sanctuary, based in beautiful Mozambique, is an amazing marine conservation project not only aimed at the ocean but also at the surrounding communities dependent on the ocean for their livelihood.

About us:

As a South African family (Johannes and Amanda with their two boys Hanri and Luka) living in Mozambique, we realized that our surrounding marine ecosystems were under immense pressure from overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. In 2017 we started petitioning to create a Marine Protected Area in the Mozambique. After a lot of hard work and many meetings with the local authorities and fishing communities the Marine Sanctuary was created in November 2020. The Memorandum was signed by the Administrator, CCP (Community Fisheries Councils of Mozambique ), ASSOPENA (The Fishermen Association of Naherenque, Nacala), INAMAR ( The Maritime Police),  the local community Queen and Chiefs of the surrounding Villages. Since then the Marine Sanctuary has emerged as a beacon of hope for the ocean's health in Mozambique.

Who we are looking for:  

Energetic, conservation conscious volunteers.

Volunteers who are vested in marine conservation and interested in community work.

Volunteers who will leave our project as ambassadors for the conservation of the ocean.

Volunteers who can help us create social content for our project.

Why choose us: 

Our aim is to safeguard and restore vulnerable species, habitats and corals. Our efforts prove successful, demonstrating the potential of Marine Protected Areas to support marine biodiversity and replenish fish stocks.  Our Marine sanctuary stands as beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of collective action in protecting our blue planet. Our mission is Marine Conservation and Community Work. At our Marine Sanctuary we’ve develop techniques to plant corals, survey reefs, monitor seagrass and identify mangrove species.  We identify fish and coral while working alongside our amazing team of staff and volunteers from around the world! We grid and survey a variety of different coral systems at varying depths. Identify and record different species of coral to gain data and insights on these ecosystems and help monitor their health and growth over time. We have a positive impact on the conservation of corals, fish and other marine species by creating a healthy coral population.  

Our goal is to teach volunteers how to:

• Protect and conserve marine ecosystems, species, and habitats to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the marine environment.
• Provide a safe haven for endangered species, such as marine mammals, sea turtles, and various fish species, helping to prevent their extinction.
• Promote sustainable use of marine resources: Marine sanctuaries work to balance the needs of humans and conservation of the ocean by promoting sustainable practices that allow for the continued use of marine resources without causing harm to the environment.
• Educate the public about the importance of marine conservation and the need to protect our oceans.
• Restore and rehabilitate damaged marine ecosystems by focus on restoring and rehabilitating damaged coral reefs.