Research Scientist KMFRI Gazi Oceanography & Hydrography Mangrove Ecology • Socio-Ecology • Climate Science • Ecosystem Services Email: ahamza@kmfri.go.ke Email: amina_j2002@yahoo.com Department Oceanography & Hydrography Specialization Mangrove ecology, socio-ecology, ecosystem valuation, participatory forest management | Research Focus: Sustainable marine resource utilization, mangrove ecosystem management, carbon offset development, ecosystem services valuation, and climate adaptation strategies. A marine ecologist with a background in Natural Resource Management specializing in sustainable marine resource assessment. She has contributed to mangrove ecosystem research along the Kenyan coast including the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan and development of carbon offset Project Idea Notes (PIN) and Project Design Documents (PDD) for Gazi and Vanga mangroves. Research Interests Mangrove Ecology Climate Science Ecosystem Services Socio-Ecology Carbon Offset Participatory Management Qualifications - PhD Science & Technology – Bournemouth University (2022)
- MSc Marine & Lacustrine Science and Management – VUB Belgium (2013)
- BSc Natural Resource Management – Egerton University (2007)
Selected Publications Mangrove climate action in Africa (2025) Global mangrove utilization patterns (2024) Mangrove cover & coastal hazards in Kenya (2022) Grants & Achievements - Blue Carbon & Fisheries Study – GIZ (2024)
- WWF Regional Mangrove Vision Development (2022)
- IUCN Coastal Biodiversity Framework (2021)
- GCRF & WIOMSA Research Grants
- Blue Forest Project – GEF/UNEP (2015–2019)
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