Research Scientist KMFRI Mombasa Fisheries Science Fisheries Biology • Scientific Fisheries Observation Email: borembo@kmfri.go.ke Email: okeyoboaz@yahoo.com Specialization Fisheries Biology • Scientific Fisheries Observation | Research Focus: Marine fisheries assessment, ring net fisheries, prawn trawl monitoring, catch surveys, and shark & ray studies in Kenyan coastal waters. This profile summarizes a Fisheries Research Scientist at KMFRI Mombasa specializing in marine fisheries biology and scientific observer programmes supporting sustainable fisheries management along the Kenyan coast. The work includes fisheries monitoring in both shallow and deep-water prawn trawl fisheries, catch assessment surveys in Kwale County, and biological studies of sharks and rays in Ungwana Bay trawl fisheries. The role also includes supervision of BSc and Diploma students in fisheries and biological sciences, contributing to capacity building in marine research. Research Interests Ring Net Fisheries Scientific Observer Programmes Prawn Trawl Monitoring Catch Surveys Sharks and Rays Marine Fisheries Assessment Student Supervision Key Activities - Ring net fishery assessment in Kenyan coastal waters
- Scientific observer duties on shallow and deep-water prawn trawlers
- Catch surveys in Kwale County marine fisheries
- Shark and ray studies in Ungwana Bay trawl fishery
- Marine fisheries stock monitoring and biological sampling
- Supervision of BSc and Diploma students
Qualifications - Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology – Technical University of Mombasa
- Higher Diploma in Medical Microbiology – Mombasa Polytechnic
- Ordinary Diploma in Applied Biology – Mombasa Polytechnic
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