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Pro‑Campo is a transboundary marine conservation initiative that strengthens two Marine Protected Areas in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The project improves governance, surveillance, ecosystem restoration, and community resilience while promoting a sustainable blue economy. It supports income‑generating activities, builds essential infrastructure, and empowers local communities, including women and youth. Pro‑Campo fosters operational transboundary cooperation between the Manyange na Elombo‑Campo Marine Park and the Rio Campo National Park. The project is led by AMCO with partners WWF, TUBE AWU, and ANDEGE, and funded by the European Union.
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.
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.
The 11th Our Ocean Conference made history as the first edition hosted in Africa, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and conservation organisations in Mombasa, Kenya, from 16–18 June 2026. Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” participants discussed key ocean challenges, including sustainable fisheries, climate change, marine pollution, maritime security, and the blue economy. Representing Cameroon, AMCO used the platform to strengthen partnerships, showcase its marine conservation initiatives, and engage potential supporters. The conference also saw the signing of the Mombasa Declaration by 16 countries, including Cameroon, reaffirming global commitment to fisheries transparency and the fight against illegal fishing.
Shuimo Trust Dohyee
Hidden in the murky waters of Cameroon’s Lake Ossa lives the African manatee—one of the world’s least-known marine mammals. Led by Dr Aristide Takoukam Kamla, the African Marine Conservation Organisation (AMCO) is transforming manatee conservation by placing local communities at the heart of protection efforts. Former poachers are now eco-tourism guides, invasive species have been defeated, and manatee sightings are rising. Yet growing threats from deforestation and development loom. As AMCO pushes for Lake Ossa to be upgraded to a sanctuary and plans Africa’s first manatee rehabilitation centre, the future of this species depends on sustained global support.
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Street Manatee 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 April 2026 in Dizangué, Cameroon, under the theme “Colourful Conservation: Protecting the Manatee Through Our Cultures.” This second edition marks a new milestone with the introduction of the Manatee Race, a symbolic run for biodiversity that complements the cultural, artistic, scientific, and sporting programme. Held at Lake Ossa, the event brings together communities, scientists, institutions, and conservation actors to promote the protection of the African manatee and Cameroon’s freshwater ecosystems. Together, Street Manatee and the Manatee Race highlight community-led solutions and collective action for conservation.
NOELLA MBOTIJI, Dr YSAAC CHAVELY MBILE NGUEMA
The 11th Our Ocean Conference made history as the first edition hosted in Africa, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and conservation organisations in Mombasa, Kenya, from 16–18 June 2026. Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” participants discussed key ocean challenges, including sustainable fisheries, climate change, marine pollution, maritime security, and the blue economy. Representing Cameroon, AMCO used the platform to strengthen partnerships, showcase its marine conservation initiatives, and engage potential supporters. The conference also saw the signing of the Mombasa Declaration by 16 countries, including Cameroon, reaffirming global commitment to fisheries transparency and the fight against illegal fishing.
Hidden in the murky waters of Cameroon’s Lake Ossa lives the African manatee—one of the world’s least-known marine mammals. Led by Dr Aristide Takoukam Kamla, the African Marine Conservation Organisation (AMCO) is transforming manatee conservation by placing local communities at the heart of protection efforts. Former poachers are now eco-tourism guides, invasive species have been defeated, and manatee sightings are rising. Yet growing threats from deforestation and development loom. As AMCO pushes for Lake Ossa to be upgraded to a sanctuary and plans Africa’s first manatee rehabilitation centre, the future of this species depends on sustained global support.
Street Manatee 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 April 2026 in Dizangué, Cameroon, under the theme “Colourful Conservation: Protecting the Manatee Through Our Cultures.” This second edition marks a new milestone with the introduction of the Manatee Race, a symbolic run for biodiversity that complements the cultural, artistic, scientific, and sporting programme. Held at Lake Ossa, the event brings together communities, scientists, institutions, and conservation actors to promote the protection of the African manatee and Cameroon’s freshwater ecosystems. Together, Street Manatee and the Manatee Race highlight community-led solutions and collective action for conservation.
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