Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association

Bahati Mayoma
Country: Tanzania
Institution: University of Dar es Salaam
Gender: Male

GRANTS (Click on grant to view details)

Grant & Support Received: MARG I
Activity Supported:

Abundance and characterization of microplastics in sediment and Cockle species (Anadara antiquata) along the Tanzanian coastline

Year of approval: 2018
Testimonies/stories

Yes, the grant increased my research visibility and connections within the WIO Region and beyond. Furthermore, the findings paved the way for more researchers to develop an interest in the field of plastic pollution.

List of publications from the Grant

Microplastics in beach sediments and cockles (Anadara antiquata) along the Tanzanian coastline. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-020-02991-x

Titles of on-going Projects

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