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Seaweed farming in Zanzibar, led by women, supports 25,000 people and is growing despite rising dangers from deeper waters.
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.
Driven by global demand for seaweed in food and cosmetics, the sector is expanding amid climate change, pushing farmers into deeper, more hazardous waters.
This shift increases risks like drowning, prompting safety initiatives such as swimming training.
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.
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.
El cultivo de algas marinas en Zanzíbar, liderado por mujeres, sostiene a 25.000 personas y está creciendo a pesar de los crecientes peligros de las aguas más profundas.