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Tunisian fisherman sailing in Zembra Protected Area, Tunisia.
Tunisian fisherman sailing in Zembra Protected Area, Tunisia.
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Supporting Artisanal Eco-friendly Fishing in Zembra Protected Area Buffer Zone, Tunisia
Grantee Name: 
Société Khaled ben Othmen
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$7,838
DATES
Aug 2020
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Apr 2022
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$7,838
DATES
Aug 2020
-
Apr 2022

Support a group of local fishermen with selective fishing equipment to encourage sustainable fishing. Build capacity and raise awareness of local fishermen of the importance of the marine part of Zembra Protected Area, which will reduce the pressure caused by overfishing in the Zembra archipelago.

Strategic Direction: 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas