Tanzania is facing environmental degradation and loss of aquatic life which threatens its sustainability and the wellbeing of its people. Aquatic BioSolutions Tanzania (ABiST) is a non-governmental organization which is not affiliated with any political movement, religion, tribe or ethnic group. The main objective of the organization is to act as a bridge between the government, international organizations and the community on all aspects related to aquatic biology including but not limited to research, consultancy, advisory, development (technical) and capacity building (training for local communities). It aims at achieving a fuller realization of environmental sustainability for the betterment of aquatic life, which will improve public health and people’s livelihoods.