$20K Prize & National Geographic Video
Turning the Tide for Coastal Fisheries

The first Solution Search contest, sponsored by Rare and National Geographic, sought demonstrated proven solutions that benefit coastal communities and marine biodiversity. Over 100 entries were submitted from 48 different countries, all of which offered innovative ways to help improve both the tidal fisheries in communities around the world, as well as the people that rely on them.
Top 10 Finalists
Judges
Ahmed Djoghlaf
Carl Safina
Eileen de Ravin
Enric Sala
Monique Barbut
Nicolás Gutiérrez
Steve Gaines
Prizes
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Organization: Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Country: United Kingdom
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Organization: Intercultural Center for the Studies of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO)
Country: Mexico
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Organization: Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) www.ird.fr
Country: France
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Organization: Indigo Seafood Palau(ISP) and the Palau Aquaculture Cooperative Association(PACA)
Country: Palau
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Organization: Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance
Country: United States
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Organization: Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders’ Alliance
Country: United States
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Contest Requirements
All entries will be submitted through the Solution Search website. Entries will then go through a three-tiered judging process and finalists will be announced for the public to vote for the winner. First, a panel from within Rare’s staff will narrow the total pool of entries to 30. Next, a select group of expert judges will select 10 finalists. Then the public selects the winner and two runner-ups. All applicants will be ranked throughout the process on the following criteria:
- Innovation: How well does the solution demonstrate an innovative approach that fosters sustainable fisheries and promotes healthy coastal ecosystems.
- Biodiversity impact: What impact on biodiversity has been achieved or do you anticipate
- Impact on human well-being and livelihoods: Does this solution demonstrate a positive impact on community livelihoods and well being? How many people are affected and in what way? (Global impacts might also be considered)
- Replicability: How readily and broadly can the solution be replicated in other places with similar characteristics?
- Sustainability and resilience: Does the solution have long-term sustainability? Does it have the ability to adapt to changing demographics, socioeconomic and climate realities?
- Governance: Is the solution being managed by a community that demonstrates good governance, leadership and social cohesion? Is the community involved in management and enforcement of the local fishery?
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