OceanExpert ID : 63186

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Ms Purity CHEPKEMBOI

Researcher

Oceanography and Hydrography

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Headquarter & Mombasa Station

Work Location

PO Box 81651
Mombasa
080100
Kenya

Nationality

Kenya

Email(s)

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Profile URL

https://oceanexpert.net/expert/63186

Persistent Digital Identifiers (UIDs)

ORCID : 0009-0000-2118-7861

Highest Degree

BSc

Job Type

Research

Subject Area

Chemical Oceanography
Pollution

Activities

Some projects that I have been involved in include;

1. Combating ghost fishing by use of biodegradable ropes and twines

2. Assessing quantities, causes, mitigation and prevention measures for abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Kenya

3.  Promoting fishing gear innovation to reduce marine litter pollution from ALDFGS- Ungwana and Vanga BMUs

Sea regions of study

Indian Ocean

Skills

1. Teamwork and collaboration
2. Effective communication
3. Adequate organizational skills
4. Leadership skills
5. Intergrity

Working language(s)

English

Website(s)

https://kmfri.go.ke

Created: 2023-12-08 | Last Updated: 2025-01-20