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ARBEC III · 23–27 Nov 2026 · Nairobi

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ARBEC III 23–27 Nov 2026 · Nairobi
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11 sessions on Tuesday 24 November

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Rooms A to E run in parallel · times in EAT

Chair: Rodrick Kundu · Rapporteur: Maureen Mukami

Keynote presentation: LV100, Rooms A-E, 09:00 to 09:45 Live Keynote: Shoshin Innovation Hub, Rooms A-E, 09:45 to 10:30 Live
Tea / coffee break, 10:30 to 11:00

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

61 62 63 64 65 66 Live
67 68 69 70 71 72 Live
73 74 75 76 77 78 Live
79 80 81 82 83 84 Live
85 86 87 88 89 90 Live
Lunch, 12:30 to 14:00
FSD Africa special session, Rooms A-C, 14:00 to 15:30 Live East Africa Wildlife Society, Room D, 14:00 to 15:30 Live NRF special session, Room E, 14:00 to 15:30 Live
Tea / coffee break, 15:30 to 16:00

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

POSTER SESSION, Rooms A-E, 16:00 to 17:30, 126 posters Live

End of day at 17:30

Sessions Tuesday 24 November 2026

  1. Chair: Rodrick Kundu · Rapporteur: Maureen Mukami

  3. Tea / coffee break

  4. Oral Presentations5 parallel sessions

    S11

    Aquatic Ecosystems, Water Quality & Environmental Health

    Room A · 11:00 – 12:30

    6 presentations Live

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    Presentations in S11
    No. Time Abstract ID Presentation title Presenter (Country)
    61 11:00–11:15 Abstract TRK6_009 Biogeochemical Drivers of Productivity in Kenyan Territorial Waters During the Southeast Monsoon Season (read the abstract) Joseph Nyingi Kamau et al. (Kenya)
    62 11:15–11:30 Abstract TRK6_028 Epilithic Diatoms as Bioindicators of Water Quality in River Njoro and Kamweti, Kenya (read the abstract) Jared Ochingo et al. (Kenya)
    63 11:30–11:45 Abstract TRK6_045 Linking N:P Stoichiometry to Phytoplankton Community Shifts Towards Bloom-Forming Algae Dominance in Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria (read the abstract) Sharon Awuor Miniga et al. (Kenya)
    64 11:45–12:00 Abstract TRK6_046 Macroinvertebrate assemblages and body size distribution in response to land use change in tropical headwater streams (read the abstract) Gideon L. Kuluo et al. (Uasin Gishu)
    65 12:00–12:15 Abstract TRK3_001 Assessing fishing tourism [“pesca-tourismo”] as an alternative livelihood in the coastal small-scale fisheries of Kenya in the context of the blue economy (read the abstract) Faith Kemunto Kimanga (Kenya)
    66 12:15–12:30 Abstract TRK6_025 eDNA metabarcoding for fish in Lake Malawi (read the abstract) Sullamithe Mercy Manduwa et al. (Malawi)
    S12

    Communities, Livelihoods, Gender & Social Inclusion

    Room B · 11:00 – 12:30

    6 presentations Live

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    Presentations in S12
    No. Time Abstract ID Presentation title Presenter (Country)
    67 11:00–11:15 Abstract TRK7_004 Bycatch To Protection Through Community Leadership (read the abstract) Juma Gwerenya et al. (Kenya)
    68 11:15–11:30 Abstract TRK7_024 Socio- Economic Impacts Of Marine-Protected Areas (Mpas) On Communities In Kenya (read the abstract) Dr. Mary Wandia et al. (Kenya)
    69 11:30–11:45 Abstract TRK7_027 Strengthening Community Engagement and Equity through Safeguards Integration in Coastal Resource Management (read the abstract) Freeman Givonce Urio (Zanzibar, Tanzania)
    70 11:45–12:00 Abstract TRK1_060 Operationalizing the SSF Guidelines through Youth-Led Fish Value Addition and Climate-Resilient Blue Economy Enterprises in Uganda (read the abstract) Bakora Moses (Uganda)
    71 12:00–12:15 Abstract TRK1_100 From food to feed? Omena, tilapia and the changing uses of small fish in Lake Victoria (read the abstract) Joeri Scholtens (The Netherlands)
    72 12:15–12:30 Abstract TRK7_014 Evidence for community literacy on health outcomes from fisheries (read the abstract) Johnstone O. Omukoto et al. (Kenya)
    S13

    Aquaculture, Mariculture & Aquatic Food Systems

    Room C · 11:00 – 12:30

    6 presentations Live

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    Presentations in S13
    No. Time Abstract ID Presentation title Presenter (Country)
    73 11:00–11:15 Abstract TRK6_035 Hydrogen sulphide dynamics, benthic community responses, and post-production recovery beneath cage aquaculture systems at Anyanga Beach, Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Safina Musa and Christopher Mulanda et al. (Kenya)
    74 11:15–11:30 Abstract TRK2_004 Black Soldier Fly Larvae as a Low-Cost, Climate-Resilient Protein Substitute in Lake Victoria Tilapia Feeds (read the abstract) William Onyango Ombiyo et al. (Kenya)
    75 11:30–11:45 Abstract TRK2_002 Artemia in Kenya: Research Progress and Gaps (read the abstract) Morine Mukami Ngarari et al. (Kenya)
    76 11:45–12:00 Abstract TRK2_035 To Farm Or Not To Farm? Seaweed Contribution To Fish, Poultry And Vegetable Farming In Kenya For Food And Nutrition Security (read the abstract) David Oersted Mirera (Kenya)
    77 12:00–12:15 Abstract TRK2_010 Evaluating Spirulina (Arthrospira sp.) as a sustainable fishmeal alternative in African Catfish larviculture: Effects on performance and survival across altitudes. (read the abstract) Robert Ondiba et al. (Kenya)
    78 12:15–12:30 Abstract TRK2_028 Scaling Artemia Production in Kenyan Saltworks (read the abstract) Ngarari et al. (Kenya)
    S14

    Biodiversity, Conservation & Habitat Management

    Room D · 11:00 – 12:30

    6 presentations Live

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    Presentations in S14
    No. Time Abstract ID Presentation title Presenter (Country)
    79 11:00–11:15 Abstract TRK6_030 Full protection secures greater ecological benefits for coral reefs than partial regulation in an urban Kenyan MPA (read the abstract) Jelvas M. Mwaura et al. (Kenya)
    80 11:15–11:30 Abstract TRK6_021 Developing an Ecosystem Health Index to Support Marine Spatial Planning and Sustainable Coastal Management (read the abstract) Lillian Daudi et al. (Kenya)
    81 11:30–11:45 Abstract TRK6_039 Integrated Assessment of Mangrove Health in Ghana (read the abstract) Attipoe et al. (Ghana)
    82 11:45–12:00 Abstract TRK6_080 Understanding the Recovery and Spread of Seagrass Following Disturbance (read the abstract) Gabriel Wanyoike et al. (Scotland)
    83 12:00–12:15 Abstract TRK6_075 Termite Diversity and Decomposition Role in Gazi Bay Mangrove Forest, Kenya: A Comparative Study between Natural and Managed Sites (read the abstract) Kevogo Milton (Kenya)
    84 12:15–12:30 Abstract TRK7_021 Marine Invasions & Health: A Kilifi Coast Study (read the abstract) Emmanuel Busera (Kenya)
    S15

    Climate Change, Resilience & Blue Economy

    Room E · 11:00 – 12:30

    6 presentations Live

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    Presentations in S15
    No. Time Abstract ID Presentation title Presenter (Country)
    85 11:00–11:15 Abstract TRK6_012 Blue Carbon Credits as a Tool for Mangrove Conservation and Community Development: Evidence from Mikoko Pamoja and Vanga Blue Forest, Kenya (read the abstract) Meali Mohamed et al. (Kenya)
    86 11:15–11:30 Abstract TRK5_023 Short Lived Climate Pollutants (read the abstract) Levis Muse et al. (Kenya)
    87 11:30–11:45 Abstract TRK6_034 How Climate Change Shapes Jumba's Past and Future (read the abstract) ATHMAN SALIM HUSSEIN (Kmfri)
    88 11:45–12:00 Abstract TRK6_047 Mapping the unintended Socio-Ecological Costs of Sea Defence in Ghana (read the abstract) Richard Adade et al. (Ghana)
    89 12:00–12:15 Abstract TRK6_032 Groundwater Mapping For Climate Resilience (read the abstract) Brian Emurenya Emojong (Kenya)
    90 12:15–12:30 Abstract TRK6_052 Monitoring Climate Change Induced Sea Level Rise in Kenya (read the abstract) Charles Magori et al. (Kenya)
  5. Lunch

  6. 3 parallel sessions

  7. Tea / coffee break

  8. Oral Presentations

    POSTER SESSION

    Rooms A-E · 16:00 – 17:30

    126 posters across 7 tracks Live

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    TRACK 1: SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES & AQUATIC FOOD SYSTEMS (46)
    TRACK 1: SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES & AQUATIC FOOD SYSTEMS
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P1 Abstract TRK1_086 Turning Constraints into Opportunities: The Moderating Role of Gender Awareness in Smallholder Aquaculture Value Chains in Western Kenya (read the abstract) Cecilia Muthoni Githukia, Julius Otieno Manyala, Joshua Chesoli Wafula, Judith Achieng Odhiambo, Domitila Kyule-Muendo, Kevin Odhiambo Obiero, Jonathan Mbonge Munguti Kenya
    P2 Abstract TRK1_015 Commercial fishing influences the life histories of fish in the world's largest desert lake (read the abstract) Madison F. Muehl, Jill A. Olin, James Last Keyombe, Josephine Y. Aller, Robert C. Aller, Kamazima M. M. Lwiza, Michael G. Frisk Kenya
    P3 Abstract TRK1_084 TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES: ADDRESSING ABANDONED, LOST AND DISCARDED FISHING GEAR IN KENYA’S COASTAL WATERS (read the abstract) Kombo Maureen, Okuku Erick, Owato Gilbert and Mwalugha Catherine Kenya
    P4 Abstract TRK1_032 Evaluation of agricultural fertilizers as cost-effective alternatives to Guillard’s f/2 medium for the growth and biochemical composition of Nannochloropsis sp. (read the abstract) Robinson Samini, Sheban Hinzano, Anthony Nzioka, Elisha Mrabu, Derrick Gitari, Nancy Seboka, Alex Kimathi, Miriam Wainaina, Maurine Ngarari Kenya
    P5 Abstract TRK1_076 Sustainable replacement of fishmeal with Artemia biomass in diets for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (read the abstract) Sheban Mdzomba Hinzano; Mary Adhiambo Opiyo; Morine Mukami Ngarari; Francis Akatsa Okalo; Charles Amahwa Omuholo; Daisy Nyawira Muriuki; Betty Nyonje Kenya
    P6 Abstract TRK1_094 Lake Turkana after four decades: Limnological gradients and changing hydrographic conditions in a highly dynamic desert lake (read the abstract) Collins Ongore, Jeppe Kolding, Kevin Obiero, Ken Irvine, Chrisphine Nyamweya, Fredrick Ochieng Kenya
    P7 Abstract TRK1_008 ASSESSMENT OF FISH SPECIES USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA METABARCODING AND CATCH SURVEY IN THE SATELLITE LAKES OF LAKE VICTORIA, KENYA (read the abstract) Joab Jared Ochingo, Geoffrey Ong’ondo, Paul Meulenbroek, Nzula Kitaka Kenya
    P8 Abstract TRK1_069 Socioeconomics Characteristics of small-scale fisheries along Mwache-Kilindini Creek in Kwale and Mombasa Counties. (read the abstract) Ochiewo J., Karani N., Munyi F., Waiyaki E., Kimanga F., Ngoa H., Levit K. Kenya
    P9 Abstract TRK1_019 Comparison of Catch Composition between Baited Basket traps and Un-baited basket traps in Diani Chale Area, South Coast Kenya (read the abstract) Margaret Wamaitha, Emmanuel Mbaru Kenya
    P10 Abstract TRK1_031 Evaluating Post-Harvest Fish Losses in Artisanal Anchovies (Stolephorus spp.) Value Chain at Shimoni Landing Site, Kwale County, Kenya (read the abstract) Ocharo Daniel, Nzioka Anthony, Mrabu Elisha, Sheban Hinzano, Seboka Nancy, Zakia Saidi Kenya
    P11 Abstract TRK1_049 Length-Weight Relationship and condition factor of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings fed different composition of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) (read the abstract) Mercy Chepkirui Kenya
    P12 Abstract TRK1_088 Vulnerability of stocks of Leptoscarus vaigiensis and Octopus cyanea to artisanal fishing intensity along Kilifi Coastal Waters (read the abstract) Mercy Rehema & Dalmas O. Oyugi Kenya
    P13 Abstract TRK1_095 Participatory experimental fishing reveals spatial and gear-specific patterns in the multispecies fishery of Lake Turkana (read the abstract) Jonathan Ekiru, Paul van Zwieten, Kevin Obiero, Maurice Obiero, Jeppe Kolding Kenya
    P14 Abstract TRK1_096 Fisheries Structure and Fishing Effort in Lake Turkana: Findings from the 2026 Lake-Wide Frame Survey (read the abstract) Kevin Obiero, Fonda Jane Awour, Chrispine Nyamweya et al Kenya
    P15 Abstract TRK1_012 Catch Composition at Vanga Landing Site, Kenya (read the abstract) Carlos Joha Mbaka Kenya
    P16 Abstract TRK1_029 Enterprise Structures, Value Chain Dynamics and Social Equity in the Omena (Rastrineobola argentea) Small-Fish Sector Along Kenya's Lake Victoria Shore (read the abstract) Susan Atieno Wandago, Christopher Mulanda Aura, Chrispine S. Nyamweya, Venny Mziri, FondaJane Awuor, Patrick Wanguche Otuo, Victor Kevin Onsongo Kenya
    P17 Abstract TRK1_037 From Net to Nutrition: An Integrated Framework for Nutrition-Sensitive and Traceability-Enabled Small Scale Fisheries in Africa (read the abstract) Margaret Wamaitha, Mavindu Muthoka Kenya
    P18 Abstract TRK1_007 Assessment of Fecal (Escherichia coli) contamination in Wild, Caged, and Market Fish (Nile Tilapia) from Selected Markets in Kisumu, Kenya (read the abstract) Juma Meshack Mayianda, Chrisphine Sangara Nyamweya, James Lats Atalitsa, James Achiya Kenya
    P19 Abstract TRK1_016 Comparative Analysis of Stocking Density Effects on Growth Performance and Water Quality in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Pond Culture Systems (read the abstract) Bruno Odhiambo, Zadock Omach, James Last, Winnie Owoko, Taiwo Alare Kenya
    P20 Abstract TRK1_043 HAB Impacts on Seafood Safety in Kenya Coastal Waters (read the abstract) Kiteresi L.K, Fulanda A, Mkonu M Kenya
    P21 Abstract TRK1_066 Comparative Efficacy of Brown Seaweed (Sargassum spp.) extract and Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) on the Oxidative Stability of Dried Stolephorus delicatulus During Storage (read the abstract) JAMES WAITHAKA, MAUREEN KINYUA, WINNIE JEFWA Kenya
    P22 Abstract TRK1_013 Characterizing tilapia cage aquaculture biosecurity and production practices in Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Nathan Kemei, Eric M. Teplitz, Venny M. Mwaing, Patrick Otuo, Caleb Ogwai, Hezron Awandu, Kevin Onsongo, Grace Gonzalez, Peter B. McIntyre, Renata I. Ivanek, Rodman Getchell, Christopher Mulanda Aura and Kathryn J. Fiorella Kenya
    P23 Abstract TRK1_034 Fishing Gear Selectivity and Preference in Marine Capture Fisheries of Vanga, South Coast Kenya (read the abstract) ZAKIA SAIDI, DR ANTHONY NZIOKA, DR ELISHA MRABU, MR OCHARO DANIEL, MS SEBOKA NANCY, MR SAMINI ROBINSON Kenya
    P24 Abstract TRK1_047 Integration of environmental DNA metabarcoding technique to reinforce fish biodiversity assessments in seagrass ecosystems: A case study of Gazi bay seagrass meadows (read the abstract) Samuel Mwakisha Mwamburi, Kennedy Omondi Oduor, Jacqueline Uku, Nina Wambiji, James Kairo, Fredrick Oketch, Laureen Amondi, Nimrod Ishmael Kenya
    P25 Abstract TRK1_075 Sustainable Rearing of Marine Bait Worms (polychaetes) as Alternative Protein Feeds For Mariculture Hatcheries and Baits For Artisanal Fisheries In Coastal Kenya. (read the abstract) Seboka, N.; Mrabu, E.; Nzioka, A.; Hinzano, S.; Gitari, D.; Samin, R.; Ngarari M.; Kimathi, A.; Wainaina, M Kenya
    P26 Abstract TRK1_006 ASSESSMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN FOODBORNE BACTERIAL PATHOGENS ISOLATED FROM NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) AT RETAIL SALE POINTS IN KISUMU, KENYA. (read the abstract) Lukalo Josephine, Clement Shiluli, Evans Abich, Sharon Chemeli Kenya
    P27 Abstract TRK1_010 ASSESSMENT OF ZOOPLANKTON SPECIES COMPOSITION ALONG TUDOR CREEK IN MOMBASA COUNTY (read the abstract) Justus Andati, Linet Kiteresi, Cosmas Munga Kenya
    P28 Abstract TRK1_011 Biology and status of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775) stocks on the Kenyan coast (read the abstract) Nathan Lenjo Mrombo, Boaz Okeyo Orembo, Julia Akinyi Obuya, Chrisphine Sangara Nyamweya Kenya
    P29 Abstract TRK1_014 Circular Aquaculture through Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal: A Sustainable Alternative Protein Source for Enhancing Aquaculture Productivity and Blue Economy Growth in Kenya (read the abstract) Linah Samra Minangi Kenya
    P30 Abstract TRK1_035 Fishing Gears and IUU Fishing in Kenya (read the abstract) Jane Mukulu Nzioki Kenya
    P31 Abstract TRK1_045 In situ captive growth performance and conservation potential of native tilapiines in Lake Victoria, Kenya a case study of Rasira Beach. (read the abstract) Tonny Orina Sagwe, Robert Nesta Kagali, Kevin Mbogo, Michael S. Cooperman, Les Kaufman, John Okechi, Paul Sagwe Orina, Mercy Chepkirui, Billy Angala, Jared Ochingo Kenya
    P32 Abstract TRK1_005 Assessing the influence of sea surface temperature on productivity: implications for aquatic food systems and fisheries management (read the abstract) Damaris Mutia, Julius Okondo, Joseph Kamau, Johnston Muthama, Stephen Kibe Rigwi, Mike. K. Roberts Kenya
    P33 Abstract TRK1_026 EFFECTIVENESS OF CLOVE OIL AS ANAESTHETIC FOR TILAPIA JIPE (read the abstract) Gichana Elijah Kenya
    P34 Abstract TRK1_033 Feeding Habits of Scarus ghobban in Kenya. (read the abstract) Jane Mukulu Nzioki Kenya
    P35 Abstract TRK1_056 Microbial contaminant trails in Siganus sutor landed by artisanal fishers along the Kenyan coast (read the abstract) Winnie Kadzo Jefwa Kenya
    P36 Abstract TRK1_053 Mapping Macro Litter Abundance and Community Perceptions on Litter Management Along Lake Turkana, Kenya (read the abstract) Alimlim Alice, Maurice Obiero, Casianes Olilo, Stephen Makupe, Jonathan Ekiru Ekutan Kenya
    P37 Abstract TRK1_061 Optimizing Nutrient Monitoring in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: High-Throughput Segmented Flow Analysis as a Tool for Informed Blue Economy Governance (read the abstract) Oliver Ochola Kenya
    P38 Abstract TRK1_092 Water Quality Management as a Strategy for Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Small-Scale Aquaculture Systems: Implications for a Resilient Blue Economy (read the abstract) Abdulah Ochieng Kenya
    P39 Abstract TRK1_028 Effects of Salinity on Growth and Survival of Macrobrachium spp. Larvae under Hatchery Conditions (read the abstract) Nancy Seboka, Sheban Hinzano, Robinson Samini, Derrick Gitari Kenya
    P40 Abstract TRK1_063 Presence and Absence of Escherichia coli in Wild, Caged and Market Fish (Oreochromis niloticus) from Selected Markets in Kisumu, Kenya (read the abstract) Previne Owaga, James Last, Meshack Juma, Bob Otieno, Jackline Odongo, Don Maline Kenya
    P41 Abstract TRK1_070 Spatial Distribution of Benthic Macro-Invertebrates as Indicators of Anthropogenic Pollution in Makupa Creek, Mombasa (read the abstract) Joel K. Gatagwu, George M. Ogendi, Wilkister N. Moturi Kenya
    P42 Abstract TRK1_020 Conserving rare species within Yala swamp, with bias on Lake Kanyaboli (read the abstract) Gichuru, N., Nyaundi, J., Basweti, G., Achiya, J., Abich, E. and Adhiambo, S Kenya
    P43 Abstract TRK1_085 TRENDS AND GLOBAL APPLICATION OF ECOPATH WITH ECOSIM IN AQUATIC FOOD WEB RESEARCH; A REVIEW (read the abstract) Sharon Indasi Lubembe, Dong-Hai Wu, Peng-Fei Xie, Yu-Jia Gao, Kuan-Song Wang, Shi-Kai Li, Xiao-Xue Zhang, Wen-Jie Hu, Sai Wang, Chang-Qing Ye, Tuan-Tuan Wang, Hui-Long Ou, Naimat Ullah, Eunice Mutethya, Hina Amin China
    P44 Abstract TRK1_009 Assessment of Sediment Characteristics and Impact on Macro invertebrate Distribution in Lamu County (read the abstract) Benard Kimathi, Julius Okondo, Cosmas Munga Kenya
    P45 Abstract TRK1_090 Distribution, Growth and Mortality of Labeobarbus altianalis of River Kuja, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya (read the abstract) Christine Kemunto Sunda Kenya
    P46 Abstract TRK1_098 Stock Assessment of the Pink ear emperor, Lethrinus lentjan (Lacapede, 1802) (read the abstract) Almubarak A. Abubakar, Gladys M. Okemwa, Fondo E.N., Kimani E.N., Mkare T., Mwangata J., Mzingirwa F., Ontomwa M., Orembo B., Nyamora J., Ishmail H., Omukoto J.O Kenya

    TRACK 2: CLIMATE-SMART AQUACULTURE (17)
    TRACK 2: CLIMATE-SMART AQUACULTURE
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P47 Abstract TRK2_026 Pond-Based IMTA Improves Productivity, Environmental performance and Sediment Organic Matter in Coastal Kenya (read the abstract) Mavindu Muthoka, Esther Wairimu, Markose Zewdie, Douglas Okemwa Kenya
    P48 Abstract TRK2_007 Effects of different diets on the reproductive success of Kenya Artemia franciscana (Kellogg, 1906) under laboratory conditions (read the abstract) David Midumbi, Hinzano Mdzomba, Morine M. Ngarari, Anthony Nzioka, Mary Opiyo, Miriam Wainaina, Derrick Gitari and Cosmas Munga Kenya
    P49 Abstract TRK2_031 Small-scale Mariculture Along the Kenyan Coast and Environmental Implications (read the abstract) Mirera, D. O., Mondesto I, Okemwa, D., Kimanga F, Moyoni, H., Chebet, M., Kioko, F., Muli, S., Kahindi, R., Midumbi, D Kenya
    P50 Abstract TRK2_021 One Health and Food Safety Risks in Integrated Aquaculture Systems for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Kenya (read the abstract) Hezron Awandu, Christopher M. Aura, Horace Owiti, Safina Musa, Fonda Jane Awuor, Chrispin Nyamweya Kenya
    P51 Abstract TRK2_016 INTEGRATED MULTI-TROPHIC AQUACULTURE AS A NATURE-BASED SOLUTION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT IN KIJIWENI, KWALE COUNTY, KENYA (read the abstract) Ninyoha Hamisi Madzitsa, James Waithaka, Isaac Modesto Kenya
    P52 Abstract TRK2_033 Species Portfolios for Climate-Smart Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture in Coastal Kenya: Ecological Compatibility, Production Potential and Scaling Pathways (read the abstract) Mavindu Muthoka, Esther Magondu, Erick Ogello Kenya
    P53 Abstract TRK2_003 Assessment of Different Fish Feeds on the Growth of Rabbitfish (Siganus sutor; Achille Valenciennes, 1835) at Kijiweni, Kwale County (read the abstract) Ninyoha Hamisi Madzitsa, Cosmas Nzaka Munga, Benard Mucholwa Simiyu Kenya
    P54 Abstract TRK2_029 SEAWEED FARMING SHIFTING FROM SHALLOW INTERTIDAL WATER TO DEEP SUBTIDAL WATERS: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN BLUE ECONOMY (read the abstract) Alex Gabriel Kimathi Kenya
    P55 Abstract TRK2_005 Climate-Smart Restorative Seaweed Farming: Building Resilient and Sustainable Coastal Livelihoods in Kwale County, Kenya (read the abstract) Maureen Kinyua, David Mirera, Alex Kimathi, Douglas Okemwa, Norah Magangi, Chebet Mercy, Monicah Odhiambo and Laureen Kwekwe Kenya
    P56 Abstract TRK2_017 INTEGRATING PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR POTENTIAL MARICULTURE SITE SELECTION AND MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN MOHÉLI ISLAND, COMOROS (read the abstract) Ibrahim Tamou, Ali Mashar et Rahmat Kurnia Comoros
    P57 Abstract TRK2_030 Sex Reversal Dynamics of Nile Tilapia and Impact on Growth Performance (read the abstract) Jared Maobisa Nyabeta, Jared Babu Miruka, Robert Nyakwama Ondiba and Elijah Kembenya Kenya
    P58 Abstract TRK2_008 Effects of Phytoplankton and water quality dynamics on Nile Tilapia in earthen ponds at KMFRI Kegati Aquaculture Centre in Kisii County. (read the abstract) Jared Mobisa Nyabeta, Jared Babu Miruka, Albert Getabu and Josph Nyaundi Kenya
    P59 Abstract TRK2_013 Impact of Social Media Applications on the Growth of Aquaculture in Kenya: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions (read the abstract) Domitila Kyule, Jonathan Munguti, Mavindu Muthoka, Menaga Meenakshisundaram, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Kevin Obiero, Cecilia Githukia Kenya
    P60 Abstract TRK2_015 Influence of Stocking Density on the Reduction of Production Losses in Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) Larviculture within the Blue Economy Context. (read the abstract) Zulmira Arcângela Rafael Canivete Mozambique
    P61 Abstract TRK2_018 Integration of AI in Catfish Aquaponics in Kenya, Feasibility study (read the abstract) Christine Gakii Mwirigi, Mark Powell Kenya and Scotland
    P62 Abstract TRK2_023 Optimizing Vitamin C Supplementation for Nile Tilapia under Thermal Stress in Climate-Smart Aquaculture (read the abstract) Javan Ominde Ogola Kenya
    P63 Abstract TRK2_012 Growth Performance of Acclimatized Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus; Carl Linnaeus 1758.) Fed on Black Soldier Fly and Omena Dust Under Laboratory Controlled Conditions (read the abstract) Rukia Hussein Kahindi Kenya

    TRACK 3: BLUE TOURISM & NATURE-BASED ENTERPRISES (1)
    TRACK 3: BLUE TOURISM & NATURE-BASED ENTERPRISES
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P64 Abstract TRK3_004 Mapping Seagrass Ecosystem in Vanga Bay, Kwale County (read the abstract) SHAMMAH BLESSING LIHAVI Kenya

    TRACK 4: GOVERNANCE, POLICY & FINANCE (4)
    TRACK 4: GOVERNANCE, POLICY & FINANCE
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P65 Abstract TRK4_012 Strengthening Fisheries Governance in Lake Victoria, Kenya: Institutional Gaps and Pathways for Sustainable Fisheries Management (read the abstract) Bernard Owino, Derrick Onyango, Susan Wandago, Patrick Otuo, Jane Fonda, Horace Owiti Kenya
    P66 Abstract TRK4_002 Assessing the Efficacy of Fisheries Co-Management Amidst the Impacts of Climate Change: A Stakeholder Preparedness Evaluation in Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Otuo Patrick Wanguche, Onyango Horace Owiti, Munyi Frida, Ochiewo Jacob, Waiyaki Edward, Kimanga Faith, Karani Nicholas, Moyoni Hellen, Makupe Stephen, Chambers Catherine Kenya
    P67 Abstract TRK4_007 Market Marginalization of Artisanal Fishers (read the abstract) Stephen Makupe, Edward Waiyaki, Faith Kimanga, Nicholas Karani, Hellen Ngoa, Jacob Ochiewo, Fridah Munyi Kenya
    P68 Abstract TRK4_003 Assessment of nutrient dynamics and eutrophication risk of urban stressors on riverine water quality: A case of rivers Auji and Kisat, Kisumu, Kenya (read the abstract) Basweti George Morara, Nyaundi Joseph Kiyuka, Mwamburi Job Mghanga, Nicholas Gichuru Kenya

    TRACK 5: TECHNOLOGY, DATA & DIGITAL INNOVATION (8)
    TRACK 5: TECHNOLOGY, DATA & DIGITAL INNOVATION
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P69 Abstract TRK5_018 Linking Spatio-Temporal Water Quality Dynamics to Fish Kill Events in Lake Victoria, Kenya Using Remote Sensing (read the abstract) Beryl Atieno Omollo, Ann van Griensven, Vann Harvey Maligaya & Julius Manyala Kenya
    P70 Abstract TRK5_019 Machine Learning Model for Mapping and Monitoring Water Hyacinth In Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Meggan Nyasuguta Kianara Kenya
    P71 Abstract TRK5_024 Spatial Temporal Analysis of Mangrove Cover Changes in Vanga Bay, Kenya (1985-2026) using Google Earth Engine. (read the abstract) Rose Kirigo Waweru Kenya
    P72 Abstract TRK5_009 Digital tracking technologies and socio-economic outcomes in small scale fishing communities along the Kenyan coast. (read the abstract) Glory Kathambi Kianji Kenya
    P73 Abstract TRK5_020 Modelling Potential Fishing Zones in Kenya's Exclusive Economic Zone Using Machine Learning and Satellite-derived Oceanographic Variables (read the abstract) Kelvin Kalu Mwasaha, Robert Mzungu Runya, Pamela Ochungo Kenya
    P74 Abstract TRK5_002 Assessing the distribution of macrophyte population in Lake Naivasha Kenya; using GIS & Remote sensing to inform management (read the abstract) Edna Waithaka & Hillary Kibiwott Kenya
    P75 Abstract TRK5_003 Beyond Cryopreservation: iPSC and Organoid Platforms as Next-Generation Biobanking and Disease Modelling Tools for East African Freshwater Fish Genetic Resources (read the abstract) Joy M. Kabaka Country not given
    P76 Abstract TRK5_016 Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) for effective research information management and dissemination for Sustainable Aquatic Resource Governance in Africa. (read the abstract) Thomas Kithusi Nyamai Kenya

    TRACK 6: CLIMATE RESILIENCE & ECOSYSTEM HEALTH (39)
    TRACK 6: CLIMATE RESILIENCE & ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P77 Abstract TRK6_076 Tides of Hope: Expanding Kenya's Vanga Blue Forest to Boost Community Income and Enhance Nature Conservation (read the abstract) Visky Kinya, Michael Njoroge's, Rosa Nyoike, JG Kairo, Anthony Mbatha Kenya
    P78 Abstract TRK6_017 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES IN HEALTHY AND ICE-ICE DISEASED SEAWEEDS FARMED AT THE SOUTHERN KENYAN COAST-LINE. (read the abstract) Migwi Christine, Dr. Otwoma Levy and Dr. Muwawa Edith Kenya
    P79 Abstract TRK6_004 ASSESSMENT OF BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES AS BIOINDICATORS OF WATER QUALITY IN RIVER SONDU, KENYA (read the abstract) Otara M, Basweti G, Babu J Kenya
    P80 Abstract TRK6_054 Nature’s Contributions in Coastal Kenya (read the abstract) Jackson Chacha Waichoka, Andrew Wamukota, Samuel Mwakubo Kenya
    P81 Abstract TRK6_068 Spatial macro-plastics assessments to enhance awareness on microplastics sources, potential exposures in freshwater ecosystems and circularity in sustainable management of plastic pollution (read the abstract) Job Mwamburi; James Last Keyombe; Patrick Otuo Wanguche Kenya
    P82 Abstract TRK6_019 Comparative Fish Parasite Dynamics in Urban and Peri-Urban Tributaries of Lake Victoria: Evidence from Clarias gariepinus in Kisumu, Kenya (read the abstract) Venny Mwainge, Sylvana Wandoe, Caleb Ogwai, Evans Abich Kenya
    P83 Abstract TRK6_053 Nature based solutions for sewage treatment-lessons from two constructed wetland systems (read the abstract) Stephen Mwangi, Joseph Kamau, Veronica Wayayi Kenya
    P84 Abstract TRK6_067 Spatial and Temporal Variations in Water Quality Parameters along the Kenyan Southern Coast: A Comparative Analysis of In Situ and Nutrient Data (read the abstract) Sharon Awuor Miniga, Teresia Nyambura Wacira and Christopher Aura Kenya
    P85 Abstract TRK6_081 Unravelling the Causes of the Current Wild Fish Kills in Kisumu Bay Fishery of Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Nathan Lenjo Mrombo, Joseph Nyaundi Kiyuka, George Basweti Morara, Christopher Mulanda Aura, Chrisphine Sangara Nyamweya, Venny Mziri Mwainge Kenya
    P86 Abstract TRK6_011 Blue Carbon and Mangrove Loss in Mozambique (read the abstract) Jacopo Campoli; Cidália Moisés; Elcídio Cossa; Elídio Come; Margherita Martinelli; Nélia Munguambe; Sabrina Muscolino Mozambique
    P87 Abstract TRK6_079 Total Ecosystem Carbon Stocks Across Different Mangrove Forest Conditions in Lamu and Tana River Seascapes, Kenya (read the abstract) Yusrah Harry, Fredrick Tamooh, Michael Githaiga, Anthony Mbatha, Anthony Mbuthia, Henry M. Komu, Damaris Kinyua, Miguel Castro, Judith M. Ament, Sara M. Leavitt, and George W. Maina Kenya
    P88 Abstract TRK6_001 A Comparative Analysis of Phytoplankton Composition Between Tudor Creek and Adjacent Open Ocean Waters in Mombasa, Kenya (read the abstract) Sarah Nyambura, Alexander Fulanda, Jackson Chacha, Cosmas Munga Kenya
    P89 Abstract TRK6_027 Efficiency in Nutrients removal from waste water using Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and Water Cabbage (Pistia stratiotes) (read the abstract) Vincent Abok, Laban Obiero, James Last Keyombe, Collins, Harriet Okeyo, Sharon Miniga, Bruno Odhiambo, Javan Ominde Kenya
    P90 Abstract TRK6_049 Microplastic contamination in clams (Meretrix meretrix) in the Bons Sinais Estuary. (read the abstract) Lucia Joly Inoque Sitole, Anselmo Chaúque, Vanádia Massingue Mozambique
    P91 Abstract TRK6_065 REVEALING THE CONTRIBUTION OF SEAWEED FARMING TO MARINE POLLUTION IN KENYA (read the abstract) Catherine Sezi Mwalugha, Dr. Eric Ochieng Okuku, Maureen Mokeira Kombo, Gilbert Omondi Owato Kenya
    P92 Abstract TRK6_077 Elemental Analysis for Resilient Blue Economies (read the abstract) Oliver Ochola Odiwuor Kenya
    P93 Abstract TRK6_057 Passive samplers as a monitoring tool for pharmaceuticals in Marine environment: Comparison between Grab and passive sampling (read the abstract) Veronica Ogolla Wayayi Wanjeri, Eric Okuku, Catherine Ngila, Madelien Wooding, Joseph Nyingi Kamau, Patrick Gathura Ndungu Kenya
    P94 Abstract TRK6_069 Spatiotemporal Water Hyacinth Dynamics and Biological Control effectiveness in Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Collins Onyango Ongore, Peter Ochieng Odoyo, Chrisphine Sangara Nyamweya, Christopher Mulanda Aura Kenya
    P95 Abstract TRK6_084 Water quality, nutrient dynamics and phytoplankton diversity in cage culture zones of Lake Victoria, Kenya: implications for ecosystem management (read the abstract) Babu J. Miruka, Getabu A. Mochache, Sitoki L. Morara, Boera P., Okechi J. Kengere Kenya
    P96 Abstract TRK6_002 Assessing Coral Reef Degradation Patterns Using Remote Sensing and GIS (read the abstract) EUNICE MOSE MWAFONDO Kenya
    P97 Abstract TRK6_013 Catastrophic bleaching and mortality of corals during the fourth global bleaching event in Marine Protected Areas, Kenya (read the abstract) Jelvas M. Mwaura, Mohamed, S. Omar, Said Shee and Rose Abae Kenya
    P98 Abstract TRK6_029 Evaluation of the impacts of lake level changes on fisheries ecology and production in Lake Baringo for fisheries management (read the abstract) Justus Andati, Odoli, C., Mugo, J., Nyakeya, K., Riziki, W. J., Nyamweya, C., Aura, C, M Kenya
    P99 Abstract TRK6_008 Biodiversity of the mangroves of Kenya: A review (read the abstract) Judith A. Okello; Oketch F. Onyango; Samwel Mwamburi; Laureen Amondi; Zipporah Muchiri; Shawlet Cherono Kenya
    P100 Abstract TRK6_010 Biological indicators of environmental stress: Condition and population dynamics of Enteromius paludinosus in Lake Naivasha, Kenya (read the abstract) Elizabeth Adhiambo Ngesa, Elick Onyango Otachi, Nzula Kivuva Kitaka, James Last Keyombe Kenya
    P101 Abstract TRK6_023 East Africa water pans at risk due to climate variability and change (read the abstract) Pius Opuru Manza Kenya
    P102 Abstract TRK6_005 Assessment of Mangrove Ecosystem Health, Blue Carbon Stocks, and Restoration Potential in São Tomé and Príncipe (read the abstract) Anthony Mbatha, James Kairo, Gabriel Njoroge, Fredrick Mungai, Celia Macamo, and Ezídio Cuamba Kenya
    P103 Abstract TRK6_058 Phylogenomic Insights into Cryptic Diversity and Lineage Complexity within the Acropora Genus (read the abstract) Mathews Wafula, Dr. Sammy Wambua, Dr. Ewout Knoester and Dr. Gibson Gicharu Kenya
    P104 Abstract TRK6_074 Temporal changes in physicochemical water quality parameters in the Ferguson’s Gulf, Lake Turkana, Kenya. (read the abstract) Jonathan Ekiru Ikutan, John Odoyo Malala, Maurice Okello Obiero, Casianes Owino Olilo, Stephen Wamuye Makupe, James Last Kenya
    P105 Abstract TRK6_073 Syndemic Effects of Water Insecurity and Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Blooms on Public Health and Livelihoods in Informal Settlements along Lake Victoria, Kisumu County, Kenya (read the abstract) Dorine Were Kenya
    P106 Abstract TRK6_041 Lake Jipe Under Pressure: A Review of Ecological Degradation, Nutrient Enrichment, and Management Needs in a Transboundary Wetland (read the abstract) Anthony Kamau Chege Kenya
    P107 Abstract TRK6_078 Science and Partnerships for Cleaner Blue Economies (read the abstract) SARAH LAURA AKINYI Kenya
    P108 Abstract TRK6_020 Critical environmental insights on Physico-chemical parameters and Phytoplankton diversity in Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Jared Babu Miruka. Albert Getabu, Sitoki Lewis, Boera Prisilah, John Kengere Kenya
    P109 Abstract TRK6_026 EFFECTS OF WATER QUALITY ON PHYTOPLANKTON DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE IN NAIREGIE ENKARE DAM, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA (read the abstract) FEIRUZ ADAN IBRAHIM Kenya
    P110 Abstract TRK6_048 Meiofauna Sample Collection, Transportation, Storage, and Processing Techniques (read the abstract) Sarah Nyambura, Gabriel Njoroge, Julius Okondo, James Kairo Kenya
    P111 Abstract TRK6_070 Status, Challenges, and Opportunities for Aquatic Animal Health Management in Kenyan Fish Farming: A Review (read the abstract) Venny Mwainge, Caleb Ogwai, Teresiah Nyambura, Meshack Mayianda, Tonui Stanley Nyaundi Joseph Kenya
    P112 Abstract TRK6_015 Climate change Impacts (read the abstract) Marryanne Mwaka Ngao Kenya
    P113 Abstract TRK6_063 Reimagining Blue Economies for a Plastic-Free Future (read the abstract) SARAH LAURA AKINYI Kenya
    P114 Abstract TRK6_101 Integrating field monitoring and remote sensing to identify CyanoHAB hotspots and human health risks in Kisumu Bay, Lake Victoria (read the abstract) A.F. Roegner, M. Daniels, Z. Ogari, C. Weirich, M. Umami, E. Odada, J.M. Babu, D. Owage, C.M. Aura, T.R. Miller, J. Corman, L. Sitoki Country not given
    P115 Abstract TRK6_102 Spatial and seasonal shifts in phytoplankton functional groups in Lake Victoria (Kenyan sector): implications for eutrophication and water quality management (read the abstract) L.M. Sitoki, J.B. Oteki, E. Mbao, J.M. Babu, A. Getabu Country not given

    TRACK 7: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EQUITY & CAPACITY BUILDING (11)
    TRACK 7: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, EQUITY & CAPACITY BUILDING
    No. Abstract ID Poster title Authors Country
    P116 Abstract TRK7_003 Beyond Biomass: Assessing Socioeconomic Impacts and Equity in the Seaweed Value Chain of Kwale County, Kenya (read the abstract) Ochiewo J., Munyi F., Waiyaki E., Karani N., Kimanga F., Ngoa H., Kimbio L Kenya
    P117 Abstract TRK7_026 Strengthening Coastal Livelihoods Through Community-Based Seaweed Farming: The Role of Science, Innovation and Partnerships in Building a Resilient Blue Economy in Kenya (read the abstract) Mirera, D. O., Kinyua, D., Mutwiri, E., Mapenzi, B. Kenya
    P118 Abstract TRK7_008 Documenting coastal Indigenous Knowledge in Kenya to support sustainable Mariculture management: A case study of Kwale and Kilifi Counties (read the abstract) Hellen Ngoa Kenya
    P119 Abstract TRK7_020 Engaging Citizen Science in Addressing Plastic Waste Pollution: A Case Study of the Winam Gulf in Lake Victoria, Kenya (read the abstract) Tabitha Onyango, Patrick Otuo, Horace Owiti, Fonda Jane Awuor, Kevin Onsongo, Pauline Ongadi, Chrisphine Nyamweya, Christopher Aura Kenya
    P120 Abstract TRK7_009 Documenting fisheries-related Indigenous Knowledge and its uses in Lamu County to inform management. (read the abstract) Edward Waiyaki, Hellen Ngoa, Faith Kimanga, Nicholas Karani, Jacob Ochiewo, Frida Munyi, Stephen Makupe, Eric Nyambariga, Pendo Kazungu, Mitch Mujibi, M., and Brenda Sibota Kenya
    P121 Abstract TRK7_016 Gender, livelihoods & climate resilience centre women's empowerment, adaptation, and livelihood diversification through seaweed (read the abstract) Wainaina, M., Nzioka, A., Hinzano, S., Mirera D.O., Ngarari, M., A., Mrabu, E., Kimathi, A., Ollando, J., Magangi, N., Kendi. J., Gathoni, J., Mohamed, N., Rose, M., and Seboka, N Kenya
    P122 Abstract TRK7_011 Empowering Women Through Enhanced Capacity in Seaweed Farming in South Coast Kenya (read the abstract) Mambo Mapenzi Betty, Mirera Oersted David Kenya
    P123 Abstract TRK7_015 From Data to Dialogue: Citizen Science and Rethinking Communication for Impact in Lake Victoria (read the abstract) Dorine Were Kenya
    P124 Abstract TRK7_028 The Influence of Stakeholders’ Capacity Building on Sustainable Management and Conservation of Wetland Ecosystems (read the abstract) Kombo P., Babu J., Nyakeya K. Kenya
    P125 Abstract TRK7_025 Strategy manager on marine biodiversity in Mohéli Island (read the abstract) Charikane Absoir Abdallah, Fahad hamdani, Dr. Abdou Satarou Comoros
    P126 Abstract TRK7_032 Monitoring survey reveals early career traders tend to follow recommended training practices more often than experienced traders (read the abstract) Victor Mwakha Alati, Cyprian Odoli, Tabitha Sindani Kenya

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