Ms. Loyce Nathan Ntibona is an Assistant lecturer in the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam. She is a marine scientist who holds a Master's degree in Marine Sciences, and a Bachelor's degree in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries both from the University of Dar es Salaam.  She is working on a diverse research area related to marine and coastal resource management and socioeconomics; Coastal livelihoods; Natural Resource Governance; and Community-based conservation. Her Master's thesis focused on "Livelihoods Versus Mangrove Conservation in the Rufiji Delta: Options for Sustainability". Ms. Loyce is a dedicated and motivated researcher who devotes her knowledge and expertise in learning and finding social solutions to challenges within marine and coastal fisheries sectors. 

She has published the peer-reviewed articles on mangroves, coastal livelihoods and socioeconomics particularly in Rufiji Delta. She has participated in a number of projects related to fisheries sector as a dedicated researcher. She once managed an international project funded by BMZ and WWF Germany known as "BENGO Mangrove Project: Sustainable Use of Mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean" which was implemented in Kilwa and Pemba.  She is a member of Regional scientific networks such as WIO-ECSN and Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network (WIOMN).