Sheila Rioba

Affiliation

Kenya Fisheries Service

Shipboard training

Research subject

Benthic algae/periphyton, Biofilm biomass, Bioindicators.

Supervisor

Short CV

I currently serve as a Fisheries Officer with the Kenya Fisheries Service and as the Director of the IOI Ocean Academy Kenya. My career is defined by a commitment to the ecological health of tropical aquatic systems and bridging the gap between scientific research and public awareness. Through the IOI Ocean Academy, I deliver ocean literacy modules by adapting complex marine concepts into the Swahili language, ensuring that regional community engagement is rooted in accessible science.

My current research focuses on benthic algal assemblage structure and biofilm biomass, utilizing these organisms as sensitive bio-indicators to assess ecological status and functional integrity. This approach captures cumulative environmental stressors that traditional sampling often misses, providing a detailed assessment of biological integrity. As an Educator with the International Ocean Institute (IOI), I bridge the gap between technical observation and community agency. By making scientific information culturally relevant and accessible in Swahili language, I ensure that rigorous ecological data directly supports both informed policy and public participation in protecting aquatic resources.

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