The coastal waters of Southeast Asia are home to one of the worlds most productive fisheries, which supports nearly 4 million people. But a growing human population and overfishing are threatening the regions marine species, including the blue crab.
A new project supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility is aiming to change that. Working with local fishers and governments, the initiative has helped create 1 million hectares of marine conservation zones, protecting blue crabs and countless other sea creatures.
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