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Kenyan Fisherwomen Closed a Reef for Months, Then Landed 307 kg of Octopus in One Opening

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🇰🇪 Kenya

At Munje on Kenya's south coast, a 40-hectare patch of reef is left alone for months, then opened for a few days so women can gather octopus that have grown fat.

307.6kgOctopus landed at the third Munje reef opening (Aug 2024)
126.8khectaresMarine seascape secured for community stewardship
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