Across East Africa’s coastline, climate change and industrial fishing are disrupting the livelihoods of many communities that rely on the ocean, according to reporting from Winnipeg Free Press and The Independent. Both outlets describe how shifting ocean conditions and increased fishing pressure reduce access to fish and make income from traditional coastal work less reliable. In response, coastal women are developing new strategies to sustain their households and communities. The reports focus on women taking up alternative income activities, adjusting how they engage with local fisheries and related services, and building resilience through new livelihood pathways. While the exact details of the new work vary by location, the overall picture is of growing economic insecurity alongside practical adaptation efforts. The articles frame these changes as part of a broader regional trend in which warming seas, changing marine ecosystems, and competition from larger commercial operations affect small-scale fishers and coastal workers. The reporting highlights women’s role in responding to these pressures, even as the challenges—environmental uncertainty and reduced fishing returns—continue.