Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association

Derrick Omollo
Country: Kenya
Institution: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
Gender: Male

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Grant & Support Received: MARG I
Activity Supported:

Organic carbon stocks in subtidal seagrass meadows of Gazi Bay, Kenya

Year of approval: 2021
Testimonies/stories

The MARG I grant enabled me to carry out my MSc research work. The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, thus hoping to have an impact on science and the conservation of the marine environment.

List of publications from the Grant

The contribution of subtidal seagrass meadows to the total carbon stocks of Gazi Bay, Kenya is under review in the Diversity journal of MDPI.

Titles of on-going Projects

Grant & Support Received: MARG III
Activity Supported:

Contribution of macroalgae to carbon stocks in tropical seagrass meadows . World Seagrass Conference and International Seagrass Biology Workshop. Singapore

Year of approval: 2018
Testimonies/stories

MARG III led to the initiation of a partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). We collaborated on a regional carbon inventory assessment within the Indian Ocean RIM , and this further inspired me to pursue postgraduate studies.

List of publications from the Grant
Titles of on-going Projects

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