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At African Marine Conservation Organisation (AMCO), our Target Species Programs focus on the protection and monitoring of key marine species, including sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, whales, sharks, and rays. These species are not only vital to marine ecosystems but also face growing threats from human activities. Our programs combine field surveys, citizen science, and community engagement to generate actionable data for conservation
AMCO envisions a fishery sector where marine ecosystems thrive, fisheries governance and legal frameworks are strengthened, and coastal communities prosper.
The environmental education program implemented by AMCO aims to raise awareness among local communities about the conservation of marine and aquatic ecosystems, especially in the coastal areas of Cameroon. It is deployed in localities such as Limbe, Nkam, Dizangue and Kribi, with the ambition of training eco-responsible citizens and encouraging the active participation of populations in the protection of these fragile environments.
AMCO has been implementing research and conservation projects on the African manatee and other African Megafauna such as cetacean, sea turtles, sharks, and rays along the coastline of Cameroon.
Key stakeholders have been trained to enhance the governance and monitoring of artisanal fishing in the Manyange Na Elombo-Campo Marine National Park, located in Cameroon’s South Region. Discussions were centred on providing lasting solutions and strategies for effective management and good governance within the Park in a workshop that took place on August 20th, 2025. This initiative follows a 2022 assessment of the park using the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET), which uncovered several weaknesses. Consultations with local committees also highlighted governance gaps, especially in transparency and access to information.
Shuimo Trust Dohyee
Kribi, Cameroon — An Atlantic nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) has been identified for the first time along Cameroon’s coastline, during AMCO’s monitoring activities at the Mboa-Manga landing site in Kribi. Using the Siren App, the discovery was made while our researchers documented rays and sharks at local landing sites, collecting biological data such as size, weight, sex, and maturity stage. Unlike the shark species commonly observed in the region, the nurse shark is a benthic species known for its discreet, primarily nocturnal lifestyle.
Mbotiji Noella & Enanga Prucillia
In July 2025, the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon, welcomed key stakeholders from the Gulf of Guinea and beyond to discuss the region's pressing maritime challenges and advance regional cooperation and transparent governance for a sustainable Blue Economy. The primary objective was to develop a comprehensive and sustainable plan for the growth of the blue economy, with a strong emphasis on cross-sector collaboration. Discussions focused on strategic areas, including resource management, maritime security, sustainable fisheries, and coastal community development.
Enanga Prucilia
Key stakeholders have been trained to enhance the governance and monitoring of artisanal fishing in the Manyange Na Elombo-Campo Marine National Park, located in Cameroon’s South Region. Discussions were centred on providing lasting solutions and strategies for effective management and good governance within the Park in a workshop that took place on August 20th, 2025. This initiative follows a 2022 assessment of the park using the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET), which uncovered several weaknesses. Consultations with local committees also highlighted governance gaps, especially in transparency and access to information.
Kribi, Cameroon — An Atlantic nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) has been identified for the first time along Cameroon’s coastline, during AMCO’s monitoring activities at the Mboa-Manga landing site in Kribi. Using the Siren App, the discovery was made while our researchers documented rays and sharks at local landing sites, collecting biological data such as size, weight, sex, and maturity stage. Unlike the shark species commonly observed in the region, the nurse shark is a benthic species known for its discreet, primarily nocturnal lifestyle.
In July 2025, the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon, welcomed key stakeholders from the Gulf of Guinea and beyond to discuss the region's pressing maritime challenges and advance regional cooperation and transparent governance for a sustainable Blue Economy. The primary objective was to develop a comprehensive and sustainable plan for the growth of the blue economy, with a strong emphasis on cross-sector collaboration. Discussions focused on strategic areas, including resource management, maritime security, sustainable fisheries, and coastal community development.
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