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Oceanographer | Zimbabwe Harare

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +263 774 567 890 | Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

As a dedicated Oceanographer with over 8 years of experience in marine and coastal research, I specialize in studying aquatic ecosystems, water quality dynamics, and sustainable resource management. My work has focused on the unique environmental challenges faced by Zimbabwe Harare and its surrounding regions. I am passionate about bridging scientific research with community-driven solutions to address issues such as pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change impacts on freshwater systems like Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River Basin. With a strong foundation in both fieldwork and data analysis, I aim to contribute to Zimbabwe’s environmental conservation efforts through innovative oceanographic practices tailored for the local context.

M.Sc. in Oceanography | University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe Graduated: 2018

B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Science | National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Harare, Zimbabwe Graduated: 2015

Certificate in Marine Environmental Management | Institute of Marine Sciences, Zanzibar (2016)

Senior Oceanographer | Zimbabwe Institute of Marine Science (ZIMS), Harare, Zimbabwe January 2020 – Present

Lead research on coastal zone management strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on Zimbabwe’s freshwater ecosystems.
Collaborated with local communities in Harare and surrounding areas to monitor water quality parameters, including pH, salinity, and nutrient levels.
Published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as "African Journal of Marine Science" on the impact of industrial runoff on Lake Kariba’s biodiversity.
Developed training modules for environmental officers in Zimbabwe Harare to enhance their capacity to assess and manage marine and freshwater resources.

Research Scientist | National Environmental Management Agency (NEMA), Harare, Zimbabwe June 2016 – December 2019

Conducted field surveys to evaluate the health of wetlands and estuaries along the Zambezi River Basin.
Designed GIS-based tools to map marine habitats, aiding policymakers in creating protected zones for endangered species.
Partnered with NGOs in Harare to implement community-led initiatives for reducing plastic pollution in urban waterways.

Technical Expertise: Water quality analysis, GIS mapping, remote sensing, marine biodiversity assessment.
Data Analysis: Proficient in R and Python for statistical modeling of environmental datasets.
Languages: English (fluent), Shona (proficient).
Project Management: Successfully managed multi-stakeholder projects funded by the Zimbabwean government and international agencies like UNDP.

International Certificate in Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) – 2019
Advanced Training in Remote Sensing Applications for Environmental Monitoring – 2018
Certified Marine Conservation Practitioner – African Marine Conservation Association, 2020

“Sustainable Management of Lake Kariba’s Ecosystems” – 2021–Present Funded by the Zimbabwe Environmental Investment Fund, this project focuses on restoring habitats and improving fisheries management in one of Africa’s largest reservoirs. Key activities include monitoring fish populations and assessing the impact of sedimentation on water clarity.

“Urban Water Quality Monitoring in Harare” – 2019–2020 Partnering with local universities, this initiative mapped pollution hotspots in Harare’s rivers and developed a public awareness campaign to reduce contamination from industrial and domestic sources.

Member, African Association of Oceanography (AAO) – 2017–Present
Member, Zimbabwe Society for Environmental Studies (ZSES) – 2016–Present
Volunteer Researcher, Harare Coastal Conservation Group – 2018–Present

Received the "Zimbabwe Environmental Leadership Award" in 2022 for contributions to marine conservation.
Featured in the 2019 edition of "Science Today" for research on climate resilience in Zimbabwean freshwater systems.
Published a seminal paper on “The Role of Mangroves in Coastal Protection” in the African Journal of Marine Science (2021).

Available upon request. Contact: [email protected]

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