Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association

Mary Ontomwa
Country: Kenya
Institution: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
Gender: Female

GRANTS (Click on grant to view details)

Grant & Support Received: MARG I
Activity Supported:

1. Variation in catch composition and selectivity of hand lines: A case study of the Shimoni artisanal fishery, south coast of Kenya. 2.Target Strength determination of the reef demersal fisheries of the Kenyan coast in Kenya.

Year of approval: 2016
Testimonies/stories

The 2016 MARG I was a good opportunity as it enabled me to achieve my Master’s science degree which facilitated my motivation to start my Ph.D progamme. From the same grant, I was able to publish a paper which markets my research experience in the global realm.

List of publications from the Grant

Ontomwa, M. B., Fulanda, B. M., Kimani, E. N., & Okemwa, G. M. (2019). Hook size selectivity in the artisanal handline fishery of Shimoni fishing area, south coast, Kenya. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, 18(1), 29-46.http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/wiojms.v18i1.4

Titles of on-going Projects

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