East Africa’s water bodies are sparkling and blue, they hold our future in their depths

East African countries are increasingly turning to the blue economy for solutions to their pressing developmental needs, especially extreme poverty and hunger. FOTOSEARCH

Plenty is expected from the first Global Conference on the Blue Economy that takes place in Nairobi from November 26-28.

More than 4,000 delegates from 130 countries will be discussing opportunities, challenges and strategies for the sustainable creation of ocean-based economies built on activities such as fisheries, tourism, aquaculture and a host of other marine-based initiatives.