MEET THE SEA SENSE TEAM
Executive Director: Gosbert Katunzi
Gosbert leads the Sea Sense team and is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the organisation, to ensure that our work is well aligned with national priorities.
Programme Manager: Lydia Mwakanema
Lydia has more than 20 years of experience in fisheries management and community economic development. She manages the Sea Sense work programme to ensure we are achieving tangible impacts in the communities we work alongside.
Finance Officer: Rahma Kambi
Rahma provides much needed finance and admin support for the Sea Sense team. She ensures that all day to day expenses are properly recorded in the accounts system, keeps all of our accounts documentation in order and generally makes sure the office runs smoothly.
Project Coordinator: Abdallah Ngaugula
Dulla is responsible for our fisheries management projects in Kilwa and Lindi Districts. He works closely with fishing communities to strengthen their capacity to manage marine and coastal resources sustainably.
Field Officer: Omari Abdallah
Omari has worked for Sea Sense since the very beginning in 2001. He lives and works in Mafia Island and plays a critical role in all of our community conservation programmes. He has an infinite supply of knowledge and wisdom and his tireless efforts have had a real impact on coastal communities in Tanzania.
Assistant Field Officer: Salum Mapoy
Salum began working for Sea Sense in 2001 as a Conservation Officer in Mafia Island. He has become a much valued member of the team and is a talented MC for our community education and outreach events.
Project Officer: Esther Mhamila
Esther undertook her undergraduate field attachment with Sea Sense as part of her BSc in Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries at UDSM and then completed a six month internship. She is now employed as a Project Officer and leads on our fisheries co-management projects. She is also a talented film-maker!
Project Assistant: Ronny Peter
Ronny completed an internship with Sea Sense and is now employed as a Project Assistant, providing much needed field support for the implementation of our fisheries co-management programme.
Project Assistant: Joshua Edwin Atata
Joshua supports the implementation of our work in Lindi Region, which aims to strengthen local stewardship of coral reef ecosystems and build livelihoods resilience through sustainable fisheries management.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer: Ambonisye Haule
Ambonisye ensures that all aspects of our projects and programmes are implemented effectively and efficiently, and deliver positive societal impacts.
Driver: Mbwana Shabani
None of our work would be possible without Mbwana! He drives the Sea Sense team up and down the coast to all of our project sites and has kept the Sea Sense team safe on the roads for more than 16 years!
Technical Advisor: Dr Lindsey West
Lindsey worked at Sea Sense for 11 years and now consults for Sea Sense as a Technical Advisor. She is responsible for guiding the scientific endeavours of the organisation and providing support on technical aspects of programme design. Lindsey is a member of the IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group, the IUCN Sirenia Specialist Group and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Turtle Task Force.