Our Ocean Conservation Legacy

Earth Legacy Foundation; a crusade that started with a tiny island in the Indian Ocean. An island that was destined to become a luxury resort, inspired the vision to foster conservation in the communities, and beyond. This island lies within Primeiras e Segundas Environmental Protection Area, in Mozambique. This EPA is Africa’s largest coastal marine reserve, and home to incredibly diverse fauna and flora, including endangered turtles.

When the island was purchased over a decade ago, the team discovered that it was ravaged by poachers, and sadly, critically endangered hawksbill and endangered green turtles were the main victims of the poaching. The dream to build a resort was quickly replaced by a desire to protect these imperilled species, and Earth Legacy Foundation was born.

What started as a response to urgent conservation challenges has evolved into a broader mission; one that extends across Southern Africa’s coastal ecosystems. Our work is deeply rooted in marine conservation, community engagement, and environmental education. From protecting endangered sea turtles to tackling plastic pollution, we collaborate with local communities and conservation partners to create lasting change.

One of our core initiatives has been turtle monitoring programs, ensuring that nesting sites remain safe and undisturbed. By training and empowering local communities, we provide the knowledge and skills needed to protect these vital ecosystems, offering sustainable alternatives to harmful practices like poaching.

But our impact reaches far beyond turtle conservation. Through educational workshops, biodiversity studies, plastic pollution cleanups, and women’s empowerment initiatives, we are building a movement that champions both people and the planet.