policy brief Global markets and local livelihoods of coastal communities in Kenya Implications for sustainable management

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We wish to acknowledge the contribution of all the respondents who shared their views and experiences with the research team. We are especially grateful to the communities of Kipini, Malindi, Bamburi, Shimoni and Vanga. We also acknowledge the assistance of. The Fisheries Department staff was very supportive in the respective sites. Sarah Ater is the Education Specialist at CORDIO East Africa. Email sater@cordioea.org 1 12 The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA/MASMA) have supported this work. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the authors and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of WIOMSA, the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, or the Kenya Sea Turtle conservation and management Trust. Front cover photo: Jacob Ochiewo Back cover photo: Above photo: Jacob Ochiewo