Encouraging signs from a no-fishing zone in Comoros could inspire others

Encouraging signs from a no-fishing zone in Comoros could inspire others

The phrase malezi mema in Comorian loosely translates to “parenting well.” A fishers’ group of the same name on the island of Anjouan in Comoros is trying to provide a nurturing environment. In their case, for marine life, by creating a small sanctuary in the sea that’s closed to fishing. Ansoya Ahmed, Malezi Mema’s president, told Mongabay during a call that he was inspired by no-take zones implemented in neighboring Mayotte, a French overseas …