The St. Ann Marine Association was launched by Custos Joseph Issa on January 24th to establish fish sanctuaries and restore coastal ecosystems. 

Guided to protect, restore, educate and engage, the St. Ann Marine Association wil support marine conservation. The association will work in partnership with fishers, communities, government agencies, NGO’s and research institutions.

St. Ann’s coastal and marine resources are essential for livelihoods, food security, tourism and long-term resilience. The Association will establish, register and manage fish sanctuaries with Mammee Bay as the priority area. The association wil also build public awareness, and community stewardship as well as support scientific research.

After the post-hurricane assessment, the St. Ann Marine Association wil repair nursery structures and rescue coral fragments. Strengthening nursery design and placements wil improve resilience to future storms.

Custos Issa commented, “This is a new chapter for marine conservation in St. An for future generations”.