The project has strengthened Namibia’s readiness for HAB events by improving technical capacity, modernizing data workflows, and enhancing collaboration between scientists, regulators, mariculture farmers and coastal communities. These efforts support public health, sustainable aquaculture, and informed decision-making, demonstrating how training, innovation, and stakeholder engagement can build long-term resilience and sustainable marine resource management.
Overall, the engagement process confirmed the value of continuous capacity building, regular stakeholder consultations, and expert input in shaping an effective HAB Early Warning System. These improvements aim to ensure that Namibia’s shellfish industry, coastal communities, and environmental authorities receive accurate, relevant, and actionable information to safeguard public health and support sustainable marine resource use.