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flag Seaweed farming in Zanzibar, led by women, supports 25,000 people and is growing despite rising dangers from deeper waters.

flag Seaweed farming in Zanzibar, a major industry primarily led by women, supports around 25,000 people and ranks as the archipelago’s third-largest export after tourism and spices. flag Driven by global demand for seaweed in food and cosmetics, the sector is expanding amid climate change, pushing farmers into deeper, more hazardous waters. flag This shift increases risks like drowning, prompting safety initiatives such as swimming training. flag Women are gaining new skills in processing seaweed into products like soaps, with local enterprises and international partnerships working to improve sustainability and fair labor practices. flag Despite tough conditions and low pay, the industry offers critical income and hope for economic resilience in a region with limited job opportunities for women.

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