Turbidity, silt, and freshwater input from rivers appear to frequently alter the health of sea grasses in the Bays.

[1] The primary threats to fish stocks are the ongoing habitat destruction brought on by the use of dynamite and dragnets (beach seine and similar nets), as well as the overfishing of keystone species as a result of an increase in the population of fishers and collectors (driven by demand) who are allowed free entry into and around TMRs.

This investigation made it very evident that the majority of fishing occurs outside of the Bays, on coral reefs, seagrass beds, and/or nearby deep waters.

Mangrove crabs, prawns, octopus, lobsters, clams, sea cucumbers, and shelled mollusks are a few of the edible invertebrates that can be found in TMRs.

[2] One possible special habitat is the shallow sea area that stretches from the south Kenyan coast eastward to Kirui Island and Moa Bay.

Fish productivity is enhanced by the intricate interplay of mangrove impacts, large seagrass beds, and coral reefs in this zone.

It is in this region that dugongs are supposedly thought to live in addition to being a significant fishing spot for fishermen in Kenya and Tanzania.

A study using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) discovered that there are coelacanth populations in the Kigombe-Mwarongo region.

[1] All interested parties were included in the TaCMP GMP development at every stage, and high compliance is anticipated when the regulations are put into effect.The MPRU recognised four Islands (Ulenge, Kwale, Mwewe, and Kirui) north of Tanga Bay near the Tanzania–Kenya boundary as appropriate marine reserves in 2010 after consulting with local authorities.

The Wadigo from Mwandusi village fled and eventually lived in Kwale Island because they were protected there because Masai soldiers frequently attacked them there.

[1] The majority of the Wadigo have since moved from Kirui Island to the villages of Kijiru and Ndumbani in Moa Ward in Mkinga District.