Coastal and Marine Experts in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region
Michael is a social scientist with an interest in understanding why people work together for sustainable resource use. He specializes in ocean governance, co-management, fisheries conflict, and science-policy engagement on complex social-ecological challenges. He uses inquiry-based techniques inform research, management and policy on global environmental change.
Believe technology access and knowledge can be a great tool in creating change, expanding influence, enhancing impact and drive sustainability. Have a great understanding of general ecology and biological sciences with an innate understanding of marine ecosystems, coastal forests and concepts of ecosystem connectivity and conversant in fisheries certification process - knowledgeable in Marine Stewardship Council fisheries standard and possess technical expertise.
Coral reef ecologist, specializing in reef resilience aspects and coral bleaching, coral reef monitoring and coordination of regional reef ecology data aggregation.
fisheries projects management
Mangroves, Seagrass, and Coral Reefs observation.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Focal Point
Extensive experience in ocean governance and policy development with recent contribution in the development of the South African Marine Spatial Act and the coordination of the Marine Spatial Planning process.
It's already been 9 years since I worked at Mohéli National Park. I hold the position of marine and coastal environment project manager for this protected area. I am responsible for the implementation of all marine activities in the protected area, in particular ecosystem management, management of fishery resources but also scientific monitoring of marine and coastal ecosystems and their associated species.
Oil Spill Preparedness - At Sea Response
Professor of Environmental Geochemistry and administrator. He has conducted and published research on pollution of water (rivers, streams, lakes, dams, groundwater, ocean), soils and air, as well as on environmental impacts of geothermal energy resources.