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Oceans & Freshwater
Protect freshwater ecosystems
© Michel Gunther / WWF
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Gamba protected area complex hosts two wetlands of international importance: Petit-Loango and Setté-Cama (the largest sport fishing spot in Gabon).
These wetlands are unique in Central Africa and support a very large population of birds, manatees and hippos. They are also the last refuge in Gabon for the Nile crocodile.
Similarly, the beaches and coastal waters are privileged places for the reproduction of several marine species such as leatherback and olive ridley turtles, or humpback whales.
Similarly, the beaches and coastal waters are privileged places for the reproduction of several marine species such as leatherback and olive ridley turtles, or humpback whales.
Marine ecosystems are at risk.
© Shutterstock / Krzysztof Bargiel / WWF
Why is it important?
Wetlands have always been a source of food and income for communities.
They also allow population mobility because they are the main ways of connecting the villages to each other and to the city of Gamba.
These wetlands also host two lagoons that are important for fisheries resources because they constitute both feeding and reproduction areas for this resource.
Their misuse and poor enforcement of the regulatory framework can result in the degradation of marine and coastal ecosystems and the decline of marine biodiversity.
They also allow population mobility because they are the main ways of connecting the villages to each other and to the city of Gamba.
These wetlands also host two lagoons that are important for fisheries resources because they constitute both feeding and reproduction areas for this resource.
Their misuse and poor enforcement of the regulatory framework can result in the degradation of marine and coastal ecosystems and the decline of marine biodiversity.
WWF supports the government in research, including the improvement of knowledge on fisheries and marine resources.
© WWF-Gabon / Samson Behanzin
What is WWF doing?
WWF supports the government in research, including the improvement of knowledge on fisheries and marine resources.
In collaboration with local associations and communities, WWF is committed to the protection of marine turtles and the promotion of good practices in artisanal fishing.
In collaboration with local associations and communities, WWF is committed to the protection of marine turtles and the promotion of good practices in artisanal fishing.