For people, policy and Ocean protectionThe Ocean connects us all — but the people protecting it are often worlds apart.
Kai is a registered charity focused on channelling effective communication and data use for people and policy, leading to more equitable and proactive fishery management. We believe knowledge comes from many different places and people. It’s only when we combine these that we can sustainably manage the Ocean.
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our missionWe connect scientists and fishers, policymakers and coastal communities, combining data and lived experience — because real marine protection only works when everyone has a voice.
When people are heard, trusted, and supported, better decisions get made and stronger ecosystems follow.
What We Do This is marine protection, reimagined — grounded, collective, and anchored in community.
From spotlighting overlooked species like the Spurdog to building practical tools for sustainable fishing, our work blends science, storytelling, and grassroots action. It’s driven by respect — for local knowledge, for lived experience, and for the sea itself.
We believe in clear, transparent communication, in technology that’s usable, not overwhelming, and in relationships that last longer than funding cycles.
our projectsFrom field research to film, our work is hands-on, hope-fuelled, and rooted in collaboration.
Learn more about our projects below to get in touch if you want to discuss or work with us!
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The Data Dashboard
Sharing knowledge in an ethical, accessible and user friendly fashion to support more sustainable and equitable fishery management.
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Research Project
Peer reviewed research; bringing fisher voice into the scientific space.
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Science Communication
Bringing issues that slip under the radar into the spotlight through film. Click here to find more about our documentary ‘Fighting for the Underdog” and Podcast “Out Of Our Bubble”.
the numbers don’t lieLet’s face the facts.
fact no.134%
of 104 UK stocks assessed are currently overfished, with a further 25% in critically low biomass.
Lack of effective management and trust leads to struggling stocks.
fact no.2Only 39%
of fishermen in an Irish study felt they had real role in decision making.
A DEFRA-backed survey involving over 600 participants concluded that England is in a “low trust environment”.
fact no.390%
of wild capture fishery employment is from the small scale fishery sector.
492 million people world wide depend at least partially on engagement in small-scale fisheries.
What you can doThe Ocean Affects Us All...
Whether it’s because your livelihood depends on it or you simply enjoy breathing.
A little goes a long way in a small charity like ours - donate what you can.
Like the Ocean, publicity is our oxygen, follow us and spread the word.
If you can help in any other way.