Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems Project

Welcome to the ASCLME Project

Between 2008 and 2012, the nine countries of the western Indian Ocean region, including Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and Tanzania, will work together through the UNDP/GEF Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems (ASCLME) Project.

ASCLME Mid Term Evaluation ReportASCLME and NOAA Announce Partnership

The ASCLME Project

Education Resources

Education Resources


Models ( 1 Article ) Various models and educational science toys you can make from simple materials, with an ocean science theme.

Funding Agency

The Global Environment Facility provides the funding for the ASCLME Project along with co-financing from Country and other international partners.

Implementing Agency

The United Nations Development Programme is responsible for implementing the Project through the Mauritius Country Office.

Executing Agency

The United Nations Office for Project Services is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to the Project.

GEF/UNDP Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems Project