Kenya

Principal Research Scientist and Acting Director for Ocean and Coastal Services and the Blue Economy at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Dr. Uku specializes in the ecology and physiology of marine flora with a focus on seagrasses. She leads seagrass mapping and restoration projects with a focus on enhancing conservation and management. Dr. Uku has worked extensively with coastal communities and served as the past President of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). She has also served as the Chair of the Africa Decade Task Force. As a member of the Ocean Literacy Group of Experts, she continues to support awareness raising of ocean issues through engagement in ocean literacy activities.