OCEAN USE SURVEY
This effort became the largest Ocean Use Survey in the world, representing 25,330 people.
Noo Raajje is a program to protect ocean resources and livelihoods for all Maldivians. To ensure our plans are beneficial and inclusive for as many people as possible, we conducted a nationwide survey to learn how Maldivians use and value the ocean. This groundbreaking effort became the largest Ocean Use Survey in the world.
FINAL
REPORT
The Noo Raajje Ocean Use Survey Report offers a comprehensive overview of how Maldivians use and value the ocean space.
This report provides a detailed summary of the methodology used to design and implement the Noo Raajje Ocean Use Survey and the process to produce heatmaps of sector-based ocean use and value in the Maldives.
STORY
MAP
Want to learn more about the Noo Raajje Ocean Use Survey? View the interactive story map to read about the planning process, data collection and results of the world's largest Ocean Use Survey.
SURVEY
STATISTICS
4,924
survey responses
25,330
people represented
29,705
shapes drawn
OCEAN USE
SURVEY
The Ocean Use Survey (OUS) is a participatory mapping survey that asks respondents to identify areas in the marine environment that they value or use.
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Responses collected represent how and where Maldivians use the ocean space.
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Your input will help inform the Maldives Marine Spatial Plan.
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Responses are anonymous and individual spots will not be shared.
WHO'S
INVOLVED
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Noo Raajje is led by the Government of the Maldives.
SeaSketch is developed by the creative people in the McClintock Lab at the Marine Science Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara.
The Waitt Institute creates and implements sustainable ocean plans in partnership with committed governments, local stakeholders and communities.
