East Africa’s coastline stretches over 4,600 km, embracing some of the world’s most diverse and vibrant marine ecosystems. From the mangrove forests of Mozambique to the coral reefs of Kenya and Tanzania, these waters sustain millions of livelihoods and play a critical role in global biodiversity. 🔍 What makes these ecosystems so important? Coral reefs 🪸—protect shorelines, support fisheries, and host thousands of marine species. Mangroves 🌿—store carbon, shield coastal communities, and serve