Currently, Toky works with WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), in SOARIAKE MPA, Toliara Madagascar as a Conservation Assistant. In 2013, he got a WIOCOMPAS certification in MPA PRO level one and from which he continued missions for the community mobilization and participated in various trainings on the management of marine resources and climate change. In 2016, he participated in the training on the preparation for the second level of the WIOCOMPAS certification in Seychelles and from there, he held a new position as the Assistant of the Conservation in SOARIAKE MPA, South-West Region of Madagascar. He has a lot of experiences in terms of community control and surveillance, various monitoring (fishing productions, shark and ray market, whale and dolphin watching, reef health, coral bleaching, beach profile and migrant fishing), management and development of the fishery.
Currently, Toky works with WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), in SOARIAKE MPA, Toliara Madagascar as a Conservation Assistant. In 2013, he got a WIOCOMPAS certification in MPA PRO level one and from which he continued missions for the community mobilization and participated in various trainings on the management of marine resources and climate change. In 2016, he participated in the training on the preparation for the second level of the WIOCOMPAS certification in Seychelles and from there, he held a new position as the Assistant of the Conservation in SOARIAKE MPA, South-West Region of Madagascar. He has a lot of experiences in terms of community control and surveillance, various monitoring (fishing productions, shark and ray market, whale and dolphin watching, reef health, coral bleaching, beach profile and migrant fishing), management and development of the fishery.
Personal Assistant to Assistant Director, Coast Conservation Area – Mombasa Marine Park
Expertise: Office Administration, Knowledge in Data Collection/Entry and analysis, Community Mobilization and stakeholders engagement, Ecological monitoring techniques, Leadership skills and communication skills
The knowledge and the experience acquired from the field (MPA) have been able to make informed decisions on ecological trends and status within MPAs. We have been able to implement effective management action. We have been able to employ appropriate management approaches in the conservation of marine resources. Organizing meetings for communities and stakeholder to for education and awareness creation on sustainable use of marine resources. Effective communication and dissemination of information on conservation and management of MPAs
Personal Assistant to Assistant Director, Coast Conservation Area – Mombasa Marine Park
Expertise: Office Administration, Knowledge in Data Collection/Entry and analysis, Community Mobilization and stakeholders engagement, Ecological monitoring techniques, Leadership skills and communication skills
The knowledge and the experience acquired from the field (MPA) have been able to make informed decisions on ecological trends and status within MPAs. We have been able to implement effective management action. We have been able to employ appropriate management approaches in the conservation of marine resources. Organizing meetings for communities and stakeholder to for education and awareness creation on sustainable use of marine resources. Effective communication and dissemination of information on conservation and management of MPAs
Senior Community Conservation Warden – Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System
My name is Magreth Mchome, working as a Marine Conservation Warden at Marine Parks and Reserve Unit. I have over 14 years working experience in Marine Protected Areas where I have been engaged in resource monitoring and community engagement in management of MPAs and recently I have been working at the head office engaged with management activities on marine conservation which includes planning, budgeting and reporting conservation activities in MPAs within Marine Parks and Reserve Unit. I attended WIO-COMPAS certification level 2 assessment conducted in Mombasa Kenya in November, 2018 and certified as MPA professional.
The MPAs Pro helped me by exposing me to different competency areas which helped me a lot especially after my transition from field work activities to management activities. The program allows the assessor to see my personal capacity and advised accordingly. Generally it has helped me to improve my working performance, expose me to ideas outside my comfort zone and advice me on areas to work on to improve my capacity at work.
Senior Community Conservation Warden – Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve System
My name is Magreth Mchome, working as a Marine Conservation Warden at Marine Parks and Reserve Unit. I have over 14 years working experience in Marine Protected Areas where I have been engaged in resource monitoring and community engagement in management of MPAs and recently I have been working at the head office engaged with management activities on marine conservation which includes planning, budgeting and reporting conservation activities in MPAs within Marine Parks and Reserve Unit. I attended WIO-COMPAS certification level 2 assessment conducted in Mombasa Kenya in November, 2018 and certified as MPA professional.
The MPAs Pro helped me by exposing me to different competency areas which helped me a lot especially after my transition from field work activities to management activities. The program allows the assessor to see my personal capacity and advised accordingly. Generally it has helped me to improve my working performance, expose me to ideas outside my comfort zone and advice me on areas to work on to improve my capacity at work.
Warden In-charge – Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks & Reserves Unit, Tanzania
The understanding of MPA concepts strengthened ability to encounter management challenges that face my MPA. As MPA profession I have been involved in monitoring of biophysical resources in my MPA these include: benthic Monitoring in Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves, fish catch and beach trash monitoring. In addition I have Collaborating with researchers to undertake research in and outside my MPA. These have been providing information to realize the management effectiveness of the MPA. I have been sharing my expertise on MPA management to my colleagues to effect my MPA.
Since the certification, I have been entrusted by the board of trustees for Marine Park and Reserves to be as a Warden In Charge in two MPAs which are Mafia Island Marine Park and currently at Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park.
Warden In-charge – Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks & Reserves Unit, Tanzania
The understanding of MPA concepts strengthened ability to encounter management challenges that face my MPA. As MPA profession I have been involved in monitoring of biophysical resources in my MPA these include: benthic Monitoring in Tanzania Marine Parks and Reserves, fish catch and beach trash monitoring. In addition I have Collaborating with researchers to undertake research in and outside my MPA. These have been providing information to realize the management effectiveness of the MPA. I have been sharing my expertise on MPA management to my colleagues to effect my MPA.
Since the certification, I have been entrusted by the board of trustees for Marine Park and Reserves to be as a Warden In Charge in two MPAs which are Mafia Island Marine Park and currently at Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park.
Principal Park Ranger 1 – Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks & Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Head of Tourism Unit for more than 1 year as Acting Tourism Warden and am much improved and strengthened in Leadership skills as am used to be Acting Warden In Charge from time to time whenever the current Warden In Charge is out of the office either officially or private. MPA PRO add on strength and encouragement in achieving all of the above via the competence areas of the certification processes.
Core competences/strengths: licensing and law enforcement (Monitoring, Control and Surveillance), Monitoring of MPA’s resources (coral reef monitoring, sea grass monitoring, beach monitoring etc.), data management and graphing, tourism management.
Principal Park Ranger 1 – Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks & Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Head of Tourism Unit for more than 1 year as Acting Tourism Warden and am much improved and strengthened in Leadership skills as am used to be Acting Warden In Charge from time to time whenever the current Warden In Charge is out of the office either officially or private. MPA PRO add on strength and encouragement in achieving all of the above via the competence areas of the certification processes.
Core competences/strengths: licensing and law enforcement (Monitoring, Control and Surveillance), Monitoring of MPA’s resources (coral reef monitoring, sea grass monitoring, beach monitoring etc.), data management and graphing, tourism management.
Corporal Ranger – Kisite/Mpunguti Marine Protected Area
Expertise/strength/Competencies- Platoon commander, I have skills for managing both terrestrial and marine protected areas. My core competencies are leadership and governance skills, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and resource mobilization, communication, and marine resource knowledge.
Being an MPA PRO has made me be promoted from ranger cadre to being a manager of a protected area (Warden). When need be am deployed to the nearest MPA for supervisory work. This is because the skills which I gained during the assessment made me improve on my work performance in both competencies and made my supervisors realize that I can be a leader. I was able to show competence in the different competencies in my daily activities. I engaged stakeholders and made them realize that through natural resource conservation they can generate revenue for their livelihoods by participating in conservation and sustainable use of the marine resources. This has made communities protect the marine resources and generate revenue from eco-tourism and beekeeping activities at Mida Creek. This has created a positive impact since communities have realized the value of conservation. Butterfly farmers from the community also visit the forest for a collection of butterflies for breeding for butterfly farming as a source of income generation at Arabuko forest. This has also reduced pressure on marine resources since there is provision of alternative livelihoods and positive perception by the community on natural resource conservation. Below is a recent picture of Mangrove restoration activity at Mida Creek with community and government officials (Kenya forest Service, Huduma, and Kilifi County Commissioner) participating in mangrove planting where 2000 seedlings were planted.
Corporal Ranger – Kisite/Mpunguti Marine Protected Area
Expertise/strength/Competencies- Platoon commander, I have skills for managing both terrestrial and marine protected areas. My core competencies are leadership and governance skills, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and resource mobilization, communication, and marine resource knowledge.
Being an MPA PRO has made me be promoted from ranger cadre to being a manager of a protected area (Warden). When need be am deployed to the nearest MPA for supervisory work. This is because the skills which I gained during the assessment made me improve on my work performance in both competencies and made my supervisors realize that I can be a leader. I was able to show competence in the different competencies in my daily activities. I engaged stakeholders and made them realize that through natural resource conservation they can generate revenue for their livelihoods by participating in conservation and sustainable use of the marine resources. This has made communities protect the marine resources and generate revenue from eco-tourism and beekeeping activities at Mida Creek. This has created a positive impact since communities have realized the value of conservation. Butterfly farmers from the community also visit the forest for a collection of butterflies for breeding for butterfly farming as a source of income generation at Arabuko forest. This has also reduced pressure on marine resources since there is provision of alternative livelihoods and positive perception by the community on natural resource conservation. Below is a recent picture of Mangrove restoration activity at Mida Creek with community and government officials (Kenya forest Service, Huduma, and Kilifi County Commissioner) participating in mangrove planting where 2000 seedlings were planted.
Warden – Kiunga Marine National Reserve & Dodori National Reserve in Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service
Willys has over 18 years of experience in the field of Conservation. His specialty is in Securing and management of Protected Areas, developing security programs and strategies for securing vital species and fragile ecosystems. He has previously worked at Malindi Marine National Park as Deputy Park Warden and Kenya Wildlife Service Coast Region Office as Wildlife Utilization Officer. He is currently the Park Warden at Kiunga Marine National Reserve and Dodori National Reserve in Kenya.
Warden – Kiunga Marine National Reserve & Dodori National Reserve in Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service
Willys has over 18 years of experience in the field of Conservation. His specialty is in Securing and management of Protected Areas, developing security programs and strategies for securing vital species and fragile ecosystems. He has previously worked at Malindi Marine National Park as Deputy Park Warden and Kenya Wildlife Service Coast Region Office as Wildlife Utilization Officer. He is currently the Park Warden at Kiunga Marine National Reserve and Dodori National Reserve in Kenya.
Section Ranger, Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park
Victor started his conservation career in the South African National Parks and was posted in both Storms River Mouth and Bloukrans Sections of the Tsitsikamma National Park which is Africa’s oldest marine protected area proclaimed in 1964. He has experience in marine conservation with encompassing restricted zones as well as coastal-controlled zones which allows for the extraction of marine resources. He also has extensive knowledge of marine law enforcement knowledge and the successful application of various methodologies to deal with marine related transgressions, including organized environmental crimes. Further hereto, his experience in estuary management and the success thereto resulted in the adoption of an estuarine resident fish species monitoring project as well as invasive fish species monitoring project which he initiated with Scientific Services which was subsequently taken over by an NGO, The Nature’s Valley Trust. He has since left the employ of the South African National Parks and has successfully established his own environmental consultancy business dealing with various facets of environmental, marine protected as well as areas of protected area management.
Section Ranger, Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park
Victor started his conservation career in the South African National Parks and was posted in both Storms River Mouth and Bloukrans Sections of the Tsitsikamma National Park which is Africa’s oldest marine protected area proclaimed in 1964. He has experience in marine conservation with encompassing restricted zones as well as coastal-controlled zones which allows for the extraction of marine resources. He also has extensive knowledge of marine law enforcement knowledge and the successful application of various methodologies to deal with marine related transgressions, including organized environmental crimes. Further hereto, his experience in estuary management and the success thereto resulted in the adoption of an estuarine resident fish species monitoring project as well as invasive fish species monitoring project which he initiated with Scientific Services which was subsequently taken over by an NGO, The Nature’s Valley Trust. He has since left the employ of the South African National Parks and has successfully established his own environmental consultancy business dealing with various facets of environmental, marine protected as well as areas of protected area management.
Sergeant Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Area of work: Kenya Wildlife Service, Coast Conservation Area- Port Unit
Position Sergeant
Year of Certification: 2010, MPA PRO Level 1
Years of Experience: 26
Competences/strengths: Profiling and targeting cities products, monitoring and evaluation, leadership
Sergeant Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Area of work: Kenya Wildlife Service, Coast Conservation Area- Port Unit
Position Sergeant
Year of Certification: 2010, MPA PRO Level 1
Years of Experience: 26
Competences/strengths: Profiling and targeting cities products, monitoring and evaluation, leadership
Marine Protected Areas Specialist, Customer Care KWS
I have 9 years of experience in the field of conservation as a customer care assistant under the Kenya Wildlife Service, Strategy, and Change Division. I have experience working in both Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas; having worked in Lake Nakuru National Park for 5 years since 2011 and currently based in Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve. I have a background in Wildlife Management and am currently in my final year of study at the University of Nairobi, pursuing a BSc in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management. I have excellent communication skills, information management, and data entry and analysis skills gained through her course of work on customer relations. I am also a team leader for Strategic Adaptive Management in my MPA where I am is involved in stakeholder engagement with local community boat operators and tourists in general. I was certified as a WIO-COMPAS Level 1 MPA Professional in the year 2020.
Being an MPA PRO has helped me improve my understanding of the role of Marine Protected Areas and its links with tourism and the general livelihood support to the local communities. I have also improved my understanding of the financial and human resources mobilization in marine conservation. There has been improved engagement and good cooperation between the management of my MPA and various stakeholders through their active participation in MPA activities. The perception of the local community about the MPA has also changed through building community ownership and empowerment by developing a strong sense of responsibility and improved compliance to the processes, regulations, and procedures of the management of my MPA.
Marine Protected Areas Specialist, Customer Care KWS
I have 9 years of experience in the field of conservation as a customer care assistant under the Kenya Wildlife Service, Strategy, and Change Division. I have experience working in both Terrestrial and Marine Protected Areas; having worked in Lake Nakuru National Park for 5 years since 2011 and currently based in Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve. I have a background in Wildlife Management and am currently in my final year of study at the University of Nairobi, pursuing a BSc in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management. I have excellent communication skills, information management, and data entry and analysis skills gained through her course of work on customer relations. I am also a team leader for Strategic Adaptive Management in my MPA where I am is involved in stakeholder engagement with local community boat operators and tourists in general. I was certified as a WIO-COMPAS Level 1 MPA Professional in the year 2020.
Being an MPA PRO has helped me improve my understanding of the role of Marine Protected Areas and its links with tourism and the general livelihood support to the local communities. I have also improved my understanding of the financial and human resources mobilization in marine conservation. There has been improved engagement and good cooperation between the management of my MPA and various stakeholders through their active participation in MPA activities. The perception of the local community about the MPA has also changed through building community ownership and empowerment by developing a strong sense of responsibility and improved compliance to the processes, regulations, and procedures of the management of my MPA.
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
I am a professional ranger for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). I have served for nine years at Mombasa Marine Park as a Strategic adaptive Management Ranger and am currently seconded to Kenya Coast Guard Service. Conserving and protecting marine life and providing security, monitoring of ecosystems of the park is my passion. To butter it up, I am also a professional lifesaver, Swimming Instructor, PADI ( Divemaster, Rescue Diver, and first Aid first response). I was certified as a marine protected Area professional (WIO-COMPAS MPA PRO-level 1) in June 2017. I am highly competent and a team player as I have encouraged and supervised other rangers to undertake and accomplish marine-based operations including but not limited to diving operations, stakeholder engagement, resolving human- wildlife-related conflicts and directly collaborating with the community members in undertaking beach clean-ups, awareness campaigns so as to positively win the direct support of our stakeholders. I have also mobilized resources from local donors to support park programs.
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
I am a professional ranger for the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). I have served for nine years at Mombasa Marine Park as a Strategic adaptive Management Ranger and am currently seconded to Kenya Coast Guard Service. Conserving and protecting marine life and providing security, monitoring of ecosystems of the park is my passion. To butter it up, I am also a professional lifesaver, Swimming Instructor, PADI ( Divemaster, Rescue Diver, and first Aid first response). I was certified as a marine protected Area professional (WIO-COMPAS MPA PRO-level 1) in June 2017. I am highly competent and a team player as I have encouraged and supervised other rangers to undertake and accomplish marine-based operations including but not limited to diving operations, stakeholder engagement, resolving human- wildlife-related conflicts and directly collaborating with the community members in undertaking beach clean-ups, awareness campaigns so as to positively win the direct support of our stakeholders. I have also mobilized resources from local donors to support park programs.
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Tima Mwalimu Dago has been a Kenya Wildlife Service employee since Dec 2001. She has 19 years working experience and has managed to work in several stations around the country. She was previously stationed at Watamu Marine Park, Lamu Station,, Shimba Hills National Reserve and finally Mombasa Marine Park where she is currently serving.
Tima is in a Ranger cadre and apart from her defined duties and responsibilities, she has shown great interest in both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife conservation. She holds a diploma in Wildlife Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Resources Management from Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute and Technical University of Mombasa respectively.
She was certified as an MPA PRO Level 1 in March 2020
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Tima Mwalimu Dago has been a Kenya Wildlife Service employee since Dec 2001. She has 19 years working experience and has managed to work in several stations around the country. She was previously stationed at Watamu Marine Park, Lamu Station,, Shimba Hills National Reserve and finally Mombasa Marine Park where she is currently serving.
Tima is in a Ranger cadre and apart from her defined duties and responsibilities, she has shown great interest in both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife conservation. She holds a diploma in Wildlife Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Resources Management from Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute and Technical University of Mombasa respectively.
She was certified as an MPA PRO Level 1 in March 2020
Site Manager, Ambanja, Northwest Madagascar
Being an MPA PRO has helped me to really feel how my efforts contribute to the vital collective work of supporting local communities in natural resource management. Now I am more involved than ever in the development of the site’s strategy to achieve Blue Ventures’ mission (Rebuilding tropical fisheries with coastal communities) and its vision (Empowering coastal communities to manage their coastal ecosystems in ways that enrich livelihoods and maintain healthy marine environments for generations to come.
Site Manager, Ambanja, Northwest Madagascar
Being an MPA PRO has helped me to really feel how my efforts contribute to the vital collective work of supporting local communities in natural resource management. Now I am more involved than ever in the development of the site’s strategy to achieve Blue Ventures’ mission (Rebuilding tropical fisheries with coastal communities) and its vision (Empowering coastal communities to manage their coastal ecosystems in ways that enrich livelihoods and maintain healthy marine environments for generations to come.
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Beatrice Jerop works at the Kenya Wildlife Service and currently based at the Mombasa Marine Park. Her current position is a corporal – supervisor. She was certified as an MPA PRO IN 2018. She has an experience of 12 years in conservation both in terrestrial and marine wildlife management. She is currently working in Mombasa MPA and has been coordinating application of Strategic Adaptive Management as tool in MPA management. Being a certified MPA-PRO has improved her level of engaging stakeholders in various level especially in sea turtle Conservation. She has played a leading role in resource mobilization to support Mombasa MPA activities.
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Beatrice Jerop works at the Kenya Wildlife Service and currently based at the Mombasa Marine Park. Her current position is a corporal – supervisor. She was certified as an MPA PRO IN 2018. She has an experience of 12 years in conservation both in terrestrial and marine wildlife management. She is currently working in Mombasa MPA and has been coordinating application of Strategic Adaptive Management as tool in MPA management. Being a certified MPA-PRO has improved her level of engaging stakeholders in various level especially in sea turtle Conservation. She has played a leading role in resource mobilization to support Mombasa MPA activities.
Ranger, Tanga Coelacanth Marine Parks and Reserve
Theodora Regnald has worked with Tanga Coelacanth Marine Parks,Marine Parks and Reserve Unit for 5 years and 6 months. She holds a diploma in Fisheries (Fish Processing ,Quality Assurance and Marketing. Her position as Parks Ranger and Assistant Research and Monitoring puts her in a position to engage effective with community particularly fisher’s. Theodora was certified as an MPA PRO Level 1 in 2020.
Ranger, Tanga Coelacanth Marine Parks and Reserve
Theodora Regnald has worked with Tanga Coelacanth Marine Parks,Marine Parks and Reserve Unit for 5 years and 6 months. She holds a diploma in Fisheries (Fish Processing ,Quality Assurance and Marketing. Her position as Parks Ranger and Assistant Research and Monitoring puts her in a position to engage effective with community particularly fisher’s. Theodora was certified as an MPA PRO Level 1 in 2020.
Marine Ranger, Goukamma MPA, CapeNature
Wayne Meyer has a diverse and well-rounded 14-year background in marine and coastal conservation, as well as terrestrial experience. He is currently Marine Ranger at Goukamma Marine Protected Area, with previous experience in marine and coastal NGO’s and project management in South Africa and the Seychelles. He has set up numerous long-term valuable data collection projects, focusing on the monitoring of marine fisheries population dynamics. He is an experienced skipper and diver. His key current functions are law enforcement and reef fish monitoring projects.
Changes and improvements that being an MPA PRO has helped you and your MPA with: Going through the WIO-COMPAS accreditation process was a valuable experience for me, where it highlighted to me the all-round experience one needs to be a competent Level 2 professional. The process also opened me up to the intra-continental family of MPA professionals which is valuable as a networking platform.
Marine Ranger, Goukamma MPA, CapeNature
Wayne Meyer has a diverse and well-rounded 14-year background in marine and coastal conservation, as well as terrestrial experience. He is currently Marine Ranger at Goukamma Marine Protected Area, with previous experience in marine and coastal NGO’s and project management in South Africa and the Seychelles. He has set up numerous long-term valuable data collection projects, focusing on the monitoring of marine fisheries population dynamics. He is an experienced skipper and diver. His key current functions are law enforcement and reef fish monitoring projects.
Changes and improvements that being an MPA PRO has helped you and your MPA with: Going through the WIO-COMPAS accreditation process was a valuable experience for me, where it highlighted to me the all-round experience one needs to be a competent Level 2 professional. The process also opened me up to the intra-continental family of MPA professionals which is valuable as a networking platform.
Corporal, Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Samuel has over 15years experience in the field of terrestrial and marine conservation in Kenya. He has been working in a state corporation (Kenya Wildlife Service) in MPAs management as a park corporal in Mombasa and Malindi MPA. He possesses paramilitary skills and specializes in enforcement of Wildlife Act and related laws in the field of marine and terrestrial conservation. He has been playing a leading role in the implementation and adoption of Science for Active Management (SAM) and Community Co-management approaches in Mombasa and Malindi MPAs. He was certified as MPA-PRO Level 1 in 2019 and this has enabled him to participate in top level decision making within the MPA.
Corporal, Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Samuel has over 15years experience in the field of terrestrial and marine conservation in Kenya. He has been working in a state corporation (Kenya Wildlife Service) in MPAs management as a park corporal in Mombasa and Malindi MPA. He possesses paramilitary skills and specializes in enforcement of Wildlife Act and related laws in the field of marine and terrestrial conservation. He has been playing a leading role in the implementation and adoption of Science for Active Management (SAM) and Community Co-management approaches in Mombasa and Malindi MPAs. He was certified as MPA-PRO Level 1 in 2019 and this has enabled him to participate in top level decision making within the MPA.
Director / Consultant, Blue Tide Solutions, South Africa
I have over 14 years of experience in conservation and specialize in conducting ecological research and facilitating effective MPA management. Having worked as a Science Coordinator at Curieuse Marine National Park in Seychelles, I managed several scientific monitoring programs in support of adaptive MPA management. Currently, I run an environmental consulting company and am helping to assess MPA effectiveness in South Africa. I became an MPA PRO in 2017, and the certification process helped me to recognize my strengths and areas for further skill development. For the MPAs I work with, I believe that being a certified MPA PRO has provided a strong verification of my competency in the field. Additionally, the MPA PRO network has been an excellent platform for collaboration across the WIO region.
Changes and improvements that being an MPA PRO has helped with:
“Becoming an MPA PRO has helped me to recognize my strengths and areas for further skill development. For the MPAs I work with, I believe that being a certified MPA PRO has provided a strong verification of my competency in the field. Additionally, the MPA PRO network has been an excellent platform for collaboration across the WIO region.”
Director / Consultant, Blue Tide Solutions, South Africa
I have over 14 years of experience in conservation and specialize in conducting ecological research and facilitating effective MPA management. Having worked as a Science Coordinator at Curieuse Marine National Park in Seychelles, I managed several scientific monitoring programs in support of adaptive MPA management. Currently, I run an environmental consulting company and am helping to assess MPA effectiveness in South Africa. I became an MPA PRO in 2017, and the certification process helped me to recognize my strengths and areas for further skill development. For the MPAs I work with, I believe that being a certified MPA PRO has provided a strong verification of my competency in the field. Additionally, the MPA PRO network has been an excellent platform for collaboration across the WIO region.
Changes and improvements that being an MPA PRO has helped with:
“Becoming an MPA PRO has helped me to recognize my strengths and areas for further skill development. For the MPAs I work with, I believe that being a certified MPA PRO has provided a strong verification of my competency in the field. Additionally, the MPA PRO network has been an excellent platform for collaboration across the WIO region.”
Warden, Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
MPA: Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Position: Law Enforcement Warden in charge of four sets of Tanga north Marine Reserves namely (Kwale Island, Ulenge Island, Mwewe Island, and Kirui Island) Marine Reserves
Year of Certification: 2020; WIO-COMPAS MPA PRO Level 1
Years of Experience: 11 years of experience in MPA management and conservation
Core competences: conservation patrolling, stake holder engagement and awareness creation, compliance and enforcement, research and monitoring of marine and coastal resources.
Warden, Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
MPA: Tanga Coelacanth Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Position: Law Enforcement Warden in charge of four sets of Tanga north Marine Reserves namely (Kwale Island, Ulenge Island, Mwewe Island, and Kirui Island) Marine Reserves
Year of Certification: 2020; WIO-COMPAS MPA PRO Level 1
Years of Experience: 11 years of experience in MPA management and conservation
Core competences: conservation patrolling, stake holder engagement and awareness creation, compliance and enforcement, research and monitoring of marine and coastal resources.
Sergeant, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
I am an inspired and dedicated marine conservation practitioner, currently leads the MPA team in implementing Strategic Adaptive Management programme. My main focus is on biodiversity conservation of both marine and coastal ecosystems. Most of my work involves active restoration of corals and Mangroves. I am also keen in taking photos for Education/Awareness purpose and under water Crime scene investigation. I like to BMU’s and LMMA’s to coordinate and networking with a view to complement one another and achieve conserving lager protected area. I am a PADI Open Water and EFR Instructor; hence Trained/Teach Diving registered courses. I won Africa Rangers Award in 2018. I am also a Wio MPA professional certify Level 2. I have participated in drafting of both Malindi/Watamu MPA Management plan as well as that of Wasini LMMA. I have took part in WIO Certification of MPA level 1as Assessor trainee in 2018. Currently working on establishing programmes on would allow establishment of department that would focus Staffs/Stakeholders Marine Knowledge and Skills. I am also a member of the team that preparing Kenya Sea Turtle Protocol that is about to be release.
Sergeant, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park and Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
I am an inspired and dedicated marine conservation practitioner, currently leads the MPA team in implementing Strategic Adaptive Management programme. My main focus is on biodiversity conservation of both marine and coastal ecosystems. Most of my work involves active restoration of corals and Mangroves. I am also keen in taking photos for Education/Awareness purpose and under water Crime scene investigation. I like to BMU’s and LMMA’s to coordinate and networking with a view to complement one another and achieve conserving lager protected area. I am a PADI Open Water and EFR Instructor; hence Trained/Teach Diving registered courses. I won Africa Rangers Award in 2018. I am also a Wio MPA professional certify Level 2. I have participated in drafting of both Malindi/Watamu MPA Management plan as well as that of Wasini LMMA. I have took part in WIO Certification of MPA level 1as Assessor trainee in 2018. Currently working on establishing programmes on would allow establishment of department that would focus Staffs/Stakeholders Marine Knowledge and Skills. I am also a member of the team that preparing Kenya Sea Turtle Protocol that is about to be release.
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
I do appreciate the contribution of the WIO-COMPAS certification program to my career development as it equipped me with the relevant skills and knowledge on MPA management. At a recent promotion interview, the questions were largely based on competencies that are covered in the certification process which ultimately gave me an edge over other candidates. I am grateful to WIOMSA for contributing to who I am today.
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
I do appreciate the contribution of the WIO-COMPAS certification program to my career development as it equipped me with the relevant skills and knowledge on MPA management. At a recent promotion interview, the questions were largely based on competencies that are covered in the certification process which ultimately gave me an edge over other candidates. I am grateful to WIOMSA for contributing to who I am today.
Warden, Mafia Island Marine Park and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
MPA: Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks, and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Marine Conservation Warden
Years of Experience: 11
Certification: MPA PRO Level 1, Certified in 2011
Competences: Enforcement, environmental awareness, monitoring and research, stakeholder engagement, seagrass, and coral reef monitoring.
Being an MPA PRO has helped me improve my skills particularly in monitoring and involving the local community.
Warden, Mafia Island Marine Park and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
MPA: Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks, and Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Marine Conservation Warden
Years of Experience: 11
Certification: MPA PRO Level 1, Certified in 2011
Competences: Enforcement, environmental awareness, monitoring and research, stakeholder engagement, seagrass, and coral reef monitoring.
Being an MPA PRO has helped me improve my skills particularly in monitoring and involving the local community.
District Conservation Manager, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Aliwal Shoal MPA
Year Certified: 2010
Email: woodj@kznwildlife.com
District Conservation Manager, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, Aliwal Shoal MPA
Year Certified: 2010
Email: woodj@kznwildlife.com
Corporal, Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2011
Email: malkamarinp@gmail.com, & malkamarinp@kws.go.ke
Corporal, Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2011
Email: malkamarinp@gmail.com, & malkamarinp@kws.go.ke
Principal Marine Conservation Assistant, Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit Tanzania
Year Certified: 2011
Email: allymgeni@yahoo.co.uk
Principal Marine Conservation Assistant, Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit Tanzania
Year Certified: 2011
Email: allymgeni@yahoo.co.uk
Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Assistant Warden, Platoon Commander, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2012
Email: mmwandungom@gmail.com
Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Assistant Warden, Platoon Commander, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2012
Email: mmwandungom@gmail.com
Principle Marine Conservation Warden, Mafia Island Marine Park and Reserves Unit Tanzania
Year Certified: 2012
Email: albertmakalla@yahoo.com
Principle Marine Conservation Warden, Mafia Island Marine Park and Reserves Unit Tanzania
Year Certified: 2012
Email: albertmakalla@yahoo.com
Sergeant, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: mwachanzenyembwe@yahoo.com
Sergeant, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: mwachanzenyembwe@yahoo.com
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified : 2020
Email : bettyachieng02@gmail.com
Ranger, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified : 2020
Email : bettyachieng02@gmail.com
Park Ranger, Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit
Year Certified: 2020
Email: amos.singo@marineparks.go.tz
Park Ranger, Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit
Year Certified: 2020
Email: amos.singo@marineparks.go.tz
Marine Sergeant, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2020
Email: salimpolleh@gmail.com
Marine Sergeant, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2020
Email: salimpolleh@gmail.com
Coxswain, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: bawattag@gmail.com
Coxswain, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: bawattag@gmail.com
Corporal, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: namunamohamed04@gmail.com
Corporal, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2018
Email: namunamohamed04@gmail.com
Radio Operator, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified : 2018
Email: koechbrenda90@gmail.com,
Radio Operator, Kisite Mpunguti MPA & Reserve, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified : 2018
Email: koechbrenda90@gmail.com,
Ranger Sergeant, Table Mountain National Park, Marine Unit, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: warren.sables@sanparks.org
Ranger Sergeant, Table Mountain National Park, Marine Unit, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: warren.sables@sanparks.org
Section Ranger, Table Mountain National Park, Marine Unit, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: ralph.kelly@sanparks.org
Section Ranger, Table Mountain National Park, Marine Unit, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: ralph.kelly@sanparks.org
Section Ranger, Marine Section, Addo Elephant National Park, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: junior.Visser@sanparks.org
Section Ranger, Marine Section, Addo Elephant National Park, South African National Parks
Year Certified: 2018
Email: junior.Visser@sanparks.org
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2017
Email: abrakipsong@gmail.com
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year Certified: 2017
Email: abrakipsong@gmail.com
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year certified : 2017
Email: kiluluicarolyne@yahoo.com
Corporal, Mombasa Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Year certified : 2017
Email: kiluluicarolyne@yahoo.com
Senior Section Ranger, Marine Section, Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park
Section Ranger – Tsitsikamma Section, Garden Route National Park
Reserve Manager – Mkabathi Reserve, Pondoland MPA
Corporal Ranger – Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve
Sergeant Ranger – Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve
Ranger Sergeant, Tsitsikamma Section – Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve
Corporal Ranger – Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Corporal Ranger – Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Senior Warden Tourism & Public Relations – Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania
Principal Park Ranger – Mafia Island Marine Park, Marine Parks & Reserves Unit, Tanzania
Corporal Ranger – Malindi Marine Park, Kenya Wildlife Service
Senior Cheif – Parc National Masoala, Madagascar National Park
Animateur Locale – WCS Mananara Nord
Senior Section Ranger – Addo Elephant National Park, South African National Parks
Acting Nature Conservator – Betty’s Bay MPA, Cape Nature
Ranger Sergeant, Tsitsikamma Section – South African National Parks
Senior Ranger – Fransmanshoek Conservancy, South Africa
Sea Bird Field Assistant – Betty’s Bay MPA, Cape Nature
Section Ranger – Agulhas Coastline