Overview
About Mombasa Centre
The Mombasa Marine Research Centre is KMFRI's principal coastal research facility, strategically positioned on Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline. The centre conducts comprehensive research into Kenya's marine and coastal ecosystems — including reef systems, mangrove ecology, and nearshore fisheries — and coordinates the country's participation in regional oceanographic programmes. The centre also hosts training activities for marine scientists from Kenya and across the western Indian Ocean region.
At a Glance
Established
1979
Ecosystem
Marine & Coastal
Phone
+254 (20) 8021561
Email
mombasa@kmfri.go.ke
Address
P.O. Box 81651–80100
Mombasa, Kenya
Mombasa, Kenya
Coordinates
4°03′S, 39°40′E
Research
Research Focus Areas
Coastal Fisheries Assessment
Stock assessments, catch monitoring, and gear selectivity studies for coastal demersal and pelagic fisheries in Kenya's inshore and offshore zones.
Coral Reef Ecology
Long-term monitoring of coral reef health, bleaching events, and biodiversity along the Kenyan coast using transect surveys and remote sensing.
Mangrove Ecosystem Research
Mapping, biomass assessment, and ecological studies of Kenya's mangrove forests, which cover approximately 61,000 hectares along the coast.
Ocean Climate Monitoring
Sea-surface temperature monitoring, upwelling dynamics, and assessment of climate variability impacts on coastal fisheries productivity.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure & Facilities
- Marine and coastal research laboratories
- Research vessels and dhow fleet
- Oceanographic instruments and CTD profilers
- Wet laboratories and aquaria
- Fish holding and live-culture tanks
- Training and conference rooms