Introduction The waters off Somalia are among the most dynamic and biologically

Introduction Somalia The marine food web of Somalia is a complex network

Introduction Somalia possesses some of the most productive fishing grounds in the

Introduction The Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), locally known in Somalia as Sanuuro,

Introduction Dugongs are marine mammals found in warm coastal waters extending from

Introduction The Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares), locally known in Somalia as Jeeydar,

What are estuaries? Estuaries are partially enclosed coastal water bodies where freshwater

Seaweed Definition Seaweed is the common name for numerous marine macroalgae that

Seagrasses Definition Seagrasses are true flowering plants that live entirely in marine

what are coral reefs? Coral reefs are massive underwater ecosystems built by

Guardians of Marine Biodiversity Mangroves are unique trees and shrubs that have

Somalia’s Coastline and Marine Ecosystems Somalia possesses one of the longest coastlines

Coral reefs are among the most biologically important marine ecosystems in the

south Africa’s National Fish The Galjoen (Dichistius capensis), locally known in Somalia

The ocean contains a wide variety of ecosystems, including rocky shore ecosystems

The Tomato Hind, scientifically known as Cephalopholis sonnerati and locally called Gaduudow

Urubo Beach, locally known as Curubo, is a coastal area located in

The dusky parrotfish, scientifically known as Scarus niger and locally called Maambiyo

Marine species in Somalia Somalia possesses one of the longest coastlines in