Research reports and analysis

Robert Mazurek

July 14, 2019

Strengthening Maritime Resources to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Indian Ocean

This report provides conclusions and their policy implications from the Caught Red-Handed workshops, hosted in ten Indian Ocean nations, while proposing three essential state-based actions to tackle illegal fishing.

Paige M. Roberts

Ahmed-Yasin Osman Moge

Kaija J. Hurlburt

June 24, 2019

Project Badweyn: Somali Coastal Development Opportunities

This report provides a targeted, original analysis of Somali fisheries. Development opportunities are analyzed for sustainability and feasibility to provide recommendations for investment in the Somali fisheries sector.

Laura C. Burroughs

Robert Mazurek

June 24, 2019

Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean: Perceived Threats, Impacts, and Solutions

This brief analyzes expert opinions about threats to maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the most effective approaches and needed resources for combating IUU fishing in each country.

Story by Paige Roberts and Ciera Villegas

Illustrations by Molly Wilson

April 01, 2019

Fishing for the Long-Term: An Illustrated Guide to Sustainable Practices

This illustrated guide to sustainable fishing practices is a resource for Somalis seeking guidance on ways to ensure their ocean resources remain healthy and abundant.

Laura C. Burroughs

Robert Mazurek

February 27, 2019

Who's In Your Backyard? Strengthening Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian Ocean

This brief highlights five state-based solutions, developed with delegates during the Caught Red-Handed workshops, to increase maritime domain awareness and decrease illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean.

Jean-Pierre Larroque

December 12, 2018

WIP! Case Studies

In partnership with Shuraako and Oxfam, Work in Progress! is a program offering tailored business development services (BDS) to selected medium and small sized enterprises (SME) that demonstrate strong potential for employing women and youth in Somaliland.

Laura C. Burroughs

December 05, 2018

What's the Catch? Aquaculture and Women's Economic Empowerment

Aquaculture is rapidly increasing in Lake Victoria, but will women be left behind? This brief examines gendered contributions to food security, representation in fisheries activities, and opportunities and barriers facing women in aquaculture.

Sarah M. Glaser

Colleen Devlin

Joshua E. Lambert

Ciera Villegas

Natasia Poinsatte

November 21, 2018

Fish Wars: The Causes and Consequences of Fisheries Conflict in Tanzania

Fisheries conflicts are on the rise, but we lack the information needed to predict and prevent such conflict. Fish Wars explores the frequency, intensity, and drivers of fisheries conflict in Tanzania during 1990 – 2017.

Robert Mazurek

Laura C. Burroughs

September 24, 2018

Catching Maritime Criminals: A Whole of Government Approach

Based on the Caught Red-Handed workshops, co-chaired by Secure Fisheries and the UNODC, with support from US Naval Forces Africa, this brief discusses the importance of interagency coordination in combating illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean.

Laura C. Burroughs

Sasha Egorova

Emina Šadić

Kelsey Soeth

May 01, 2018

Women in Maritime

Created for the event, “Women, Peace, and Maritime Security: Equal Opportunities in Maritime Security,” hosted by One Earth Future, the IMO, and UNODC, this report highlights women’s contributions to the maritime space and encourages diverse perspectives in decision-making to promote maritime securi...

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