Background

The motivation behind setting up Turning Tides was to address an issue close to my heart: confronting the enormous challenges that the coastal fishing communities face in India. These groups depend entirely on the ocean for their daily existence and survival — to the tune of nearly 4.9 billion USD generated annually to the regional economy through fisheries. However, climate change, pollution, and overfishing has led to a complete breakdown in their traditional practices. 

In response to this dilemma, Turning Tides has taken initiative to counteract the ongoing state of coastal degradation. We aim to advance in a journey of community engagement and think through to a time when more sustainable fishing can come to the rescue of both marine life and the coastal communities who depend on the ocean for livelihood. By brewing a healthy mix of resource allocation, education and partnering with important stakeholders, Turning Tides will help empower and preserve the rich coastal ecosystem of India.