This deposit contains the data and R code used to analyze marine resource conflicts in 32 coastal African countries from 2008–2018. The dataset includes conflict occurrence records compiled from periodical literature, along with 24 candidate predictor variables spanning social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The code includes scripts for variable screening, Bayesian model averaging, and negative binomial regression modeling used to identify variables associated with conflict occurrence and resolution. This deposit accompanies the manuscript "Social inclusion, ecosystem health and maritime security play roles in marine resource conflicts."