In the shallows of the Indian Ocean lies a unique ecosystem that stretches from the shores southern Somali through Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. One of these ecosystems is in Lamu. Lamu has an extensive group of islands and according to UNESCO it is world heritage site. For these reasons Lamu is a known tourist destination place. Lamu is like no other tourist attraction site apart from the beautiful islands, every October and November newly hatched baby turtles are seen racing into the ocean, a phenomena that attracts nature enthusiasts and scientists from all over the world. Lamu region is one of the regions in Kenya that contributes to the tourism sector. However, this is not the only activity that takes place in the region. Fishing is also thriving sector for the local communities.
The coastal forest of East Africa, is a world biodiversity hotspot that lies within Lamu. This ecosystem over years has been under threat of human activities such as lumbering. Unsustainable use of these natural resource is doing more harm than good to the country’s economic growth. A degraded Ecosystem will not attract tourists nor will generate income for locals and the Nation. An unspoiled biodiversity is in itself the largest asset this region can have.
