He has worked to protect both fish and fishermen, knowing that sustainable
fisheries practices lead to sustainable fishing jobs, and has been a tireless defender of the National Ocean Policy.
Together with ADESO and with the guidance of her mother, Degan is currently
leading a program that restores
fisheries in Somalia's coast by training communities in sustainable fishing
practices, revitalizing critical habitat such as mangroves and coral reefs, and developing community -
led responses to illegal fishing.