Conserve Marine biodiversity & Freshwater resources of Myanmar for future generations
Our Vision
Sustainability of natural resources through systematic management approach by concerned stakeholders collaboratively to mitigate the impacts in the future climate change scenario.
Our Mission
Empowering local community in conservation and strengthen the collaboration practice among the stakeholders.
Who we are
In collaboration and cooperation with Marine Science Department at Mawlamyine, Pathein, Myeik and Sittwe Universities and marine science alumni, MSAM has been taking part in research, conservation and sustainable development of marine and coastal area of Myanmar.
Our Work in Myanmar
We work closely with stakeholders by raising awareness to understand the relationship between biodiversity conservation and livelihoods sustainability to fulfill the well-being of the people based on the scientific approach.
Trawl Fishery Project
This project was funded by Oak Foundation through Fauna & Flora International Myanmar Programme. This research delves into the dynamics of bottom trawl fishery and border trade between Myanmar and Thailand.
Locally Managed Marine Area(LMMA) Project
This project was working with the support of ARCADIA through Fauna & Flora International-Myanmar program, MSAM establish a Community-led Locally Managed Marine Area (cl-LMMA) at Shwe Thaung Yan Township.
Fish Conservation Area( Darwin Project)
This project was funded by Darwin through Fauna & Flora International Myanmar Programme. The project supports the fishery sector including tender inn along the Ayeyarwaddy River basin.
Marine Fishery Project
This project conducts marine fishery interview surveys and marine biodiversity survey along the Rakhine Coastal Region. MSAM conducts coral diving surveys in the porject. This data can availabe in Mermaid website.
Benthos survey
Benthos surveys provide baseline data for scientific research. The project managed and completed numerous benthic surveys around the coast of the Rakhine Region with experience of over 15 benthic surveys.
Coral Diving Survey
Coral Diving Surveys conduct with experinece reserch diver along the Rakhine Coastal Regions. The reserch team examine the health of coral colonies, looking for signs of coral bleaching, diseases, and other stressors.