Our ocean.
Our common ground.
A region of extraordinary life, interwoven livelihoods,
and a future that depends on all of us.
THE STORY ATLASMany shores.
EAST AFRICA & THE ISLANDS
Many shores.
One living ocean.
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Meet our shared ocean WESTERN INDIAN OCEANEAST AFRICA & THE ISLANDS
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THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEANMore than a place.
More than a place.
A lifeline.
The region extends from Somalia to South Africa and across to Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius, and French territories.
60 million
People living within 100 km of the coastline
15,000 km
Coastline connecting communities and ecosystems
30 million km²
Of ocean, coastal waters, and shared possibility
Regional figures as reported by Our Blue Future. Original Our Blue Future publication
Stories from our shores.
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