Jerry Mang'ena Marine Biologist and Tutor at the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), a Climate Reality Leader and Mandela Washington Fellow of 2019. He is also the co-founder and director of Aqua-Farms Organization, a member of Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association and Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientist Network. Jerry holds a bachelor’s degree in Aquatics Sciences and Fisheries from the University of Dar es Salaam and he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marine Microbiology. Jerry is motivated by the desire to see all people benefit from aquatic bioresources, which provide protein, combat malnutrition, and promote good health and he is committed to protecting the oceans, lakes, and rivers from unsustainable use and firmly believes that if aquatic resources are sustainably used they can help to mitigate climate change impacts, hunger and poverty.

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