Declining health in Kenya’s marine resources is evident in traditional small scale fisheries, the growth in commercial fisheries, conflicts among fisher groups and in the increased use of gear such as ring nets. Key actionsAction 1: The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 commits countries to:Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Kenya currently manages just 1% of its ocean territory in protected areas, most of which is in marine reserves, which allow fishing. The next 10 years are essential in ensuring key foundations are laid to ensure businesses dependent on the country’s ocean resources are sustainable beyond 2030. Without action, key overshoots will more likely make long term sustainability impossible for many resources and marine environments.

Source: The Star August 24, 2017 10:07 UTC