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Plastics pollution
Cage culture
Fisheries biology
Post harvest losses & value addition
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Media Updates
On September 11, 2023, during an assessment of surveying and advising PS SDBE&F and Governor Tharaka-Nithi on establishing Aquaparks, the CEO of KMFRI met with VC Chuka University, Prof. Henry Mutembei. They discussed several areas of collaboration, including the possibility of having an MoU. Accompanying the CEO of KMFRI was Dr. Kelvin Obiero, Station Coordinator at Sangoro.
The Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Hon. Felix K.Koskei and the Principal Secretary for Blue Economy and Fisheries Madam Betsy Njagi were hosted by KMFRI Board Chairman Hon. John Safari Mumba and CEO Prof James Njiru at the institute.
"The CEO-KMFRI of KMFRI, Professor James Njiru, graced the International Coastal Cleanup ( ICC) event at South Coast's Tiwi Beach today as the guest of honor. He was joined by dignitaries from both private and government institutes. In his speech, the CEO-KMFRI emphasized the importance of not littering, as this trash eventually finds its way into the ocean, posing a threat to marine life when ingested."
KMFRI CEO Prof James Njiru on 27th July 2023 was invited to the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) Qingdao, China by Director General, Prof. Li Tiegang, they discussed capacity building of researchers from KMFRI and development of joint research projects
The acting Ambassador of Thailand to Kenya, Mr. Torsak Janpian (centre) recently visited the Kamphaengsaen Fisheries Research Station at Kasetsart University in Thailand to review the progress of KMFRI officers (Ms. Gladys Mwaka (right) & Mr. Douglas Minyonga (left)) who were granted scholarships for training in all-male tilapia and catfish breeding.
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Kenya Aquatica Journal
Kenya Aquatica is the Scientific Journal of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). The Aim of the Journal is to provide an avenue for KMFRI researchers and partners to disseminate knowledge generated from research conducted in the aquatic environment of Kenya and resources therein and adjacent to it. This is in line with KMFRI’s mandate to undertake research in marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, environmental and ecological studies, and marine research including chemical and physical oceanograph.
Manuscripts may be submitted to the Chief Editor at aquatica@kmfri.go.ke
