Zanzibar to establish blue economy, marine conservation college
Zanzibar’s Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Mr Shaaban Ali Othman, outlines the government’s plan to establish a Blue Economy College during a parliamentary session in Chukwani, Unguja on Saturday, 24 May 2025. PHOTO| JESSE MIKOFU
The blue economy—broadly defined as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and employment while preserving marine ecosystem health—has become central to Zanzibar’s long-term development strategy.
