The opportunity may exist to replicate and expand shellfish livelihoods based in mangrove ecosystems, which can provide a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to coastal dwellers across West African coastal countries. This country assessment is aimed at gathering data on the scale and scope of shellfisheries and shellfish-based livelihoods associated with mangrove and estuarine ecosystems in Côte d'Ivoire, as well as increasing awareness and identifying key stakeholders. The assessment employs a focused methodology of collecting data on the stakeholders, the shellfish exploited and the habitats these animals colonize.
