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Bsc. Marine Biology and Fisheries

Research

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture

Reproductive biology of shrimps.

This study looked at ovarian development in the penaeid shrimp population of Kilifi Creek to decipher whether these penaied crustaceans which are thought to breed in deeper water, were breeding within the creek waters. Further, the study looked at sexual maturity and sex ratios, length-weight relationships and condition factor to assess the health status of the penaeid shrimp populations in Kilifi Creek. 

Ichthyoplankton Distribution within the Comoros and Tanzanian marine water from samples collected during the IIOE2 Onboard SA Agulhas II.

The study aimed at investigating the fish larvae distribution in Tanzania and Comoros regions. The study further did some identification of the samples to identify the different families they belong.

Indian Ocean

Competent skills in community Outreach/Mobilization; communication skills acquired during my training/projects under RESPA-Africa,.

Good leadership qualities gained as team player under B.Sc. Marine Biology & Fisheries Pwani University 2013-2017; Malindi Ungwana Bay small-scale Fishery Shrimp Gear development KCDP 2017; Fisheries/Social-economic, EIA & EA under RESPA-Africa etc.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Assorted Statistics e.g. Statistica, and MiniTab.

Beginner on using GIS tools.

English

Ms. Sharon C. Ketter is a graduate of Pwani University, Kenya and holder of B.Sc. Marine Biology and Fisheries (Hons) with strong orientation towards Fisheries Biology/Ecology, Fish population dynamics and stock Assessment, Natural resource management and economics, Socio-economic surveys and additional training Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit, and Data analysis. Ms. Sharon has a passion for Conservation and Integrated Coastal Development.