University of Dar es Salaam - School Of Aquatic Sciences And Fisheries Technology

The late Prof. John Machiwa: Dedication to nurturing aquatic scientists in Tanzania

Mon.Nov.2024 @ 12:54:57

Dr Sihaba Mwaitega was one of the few students who started with the late Prof Machiwa’s from undergraduate to PhD level, where she was supervised by him. In her article, she describes her interactions with Prof Machiwa in different situation

Remembering and celebrating the life of Professor John F. Machiwa

Tue.Nov.2024 @ 16:09:21

SoAF published the second edition of the SoAF News in October 2024, and starting this week, individual articles will be posted weekly. Enjoy reading them.

Prof John Machiwa’s closest colleagues, Dr Rashid Tamatamah and Prof Yunus M

Celebrating the legacies of Prof. J. Machiwa and Dr. P. Onyango: Inspiring stories of their research and academic excellence

Mon.Oct.2024 @ 09:52:25

The latest edition of SoAF News is out!

The second edition of SoAF News, titled “Celebrating the Legacies of Prof. John Machiwa and Dr. Paul Onyango: Inspiring stories of their research and academic excellence

The participants of the eDNA (environmental DNA) workshop visited TARI molecular biology laboratories for a practical session.

Thu.Jun.2024 @ 12:05:49

The participants of the eDNA (environmental DNA) workshop visited TAR

Ms Shamim Nyanda, the lead, Tanzania Ocean Climate Innovation Hub, visited the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology .

Tue.Jun.2024 @ 11:47:10

SoAF is collaborating with NatureMetrics UK to provide a regional training session on the use of environmental DNA (eDNA)

Tue.Jun.2024 @ 09:55:52

Towards a regional MSP vision and roadmap for the Northern Mozambique Channel

Wed.May.2024 @ 10:57:48

Consultation workshop for the development of Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) vision and roadmap for the Northern Mozambique Channel (NMC) region. A two days- meeting to develop the MSP vision and
roadmap for the Northern Mozambique

SoAF participated in the National Dialogue

Mon.May.2024 @ 11:25:32

SoAF participated in the National Dialogue, which was held on May 13-14, to review the draft Regional Mang

Dean of the College of Fisheries Sciences at Pukyong National University visits SoAF

Fri.May.2024 @ 14:59:05

Nurturing knowledge and memories: 20 years at Kunduchi

Wed.May.2024 @ 09:23:05

Dr Gaspare Kanyairita in her article in the SoAF Newsbrief, she narrates her reflections of the experience of working and living at Kunduchi, Her over twenty years at Kunduchi have significantly shaped her professional interests and career as

Kunduchi: A stepping stone towards development of my career

Thu.Apr.2024 @ 11:19:09

The period from 1985 to 1987 was very special to my academic and professional life as it set the foundation for who I am today.’ This is how Dr Olomi begins his article by telling the story of his academic and professional life at K

Going back to where it all started - a personal story

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 10:57:00

The article, ‘Going back to where it all started’ summarizes Dr Rashid Tamatamah’s personal story which started with enrollment into a two-year Fisheries Diploma Programme at Kunduchi Marine Fisheries Research and Training Instit

Forty-five years at Kunduchi as a student, resident, instructor, and laboratory scientist

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 09:47:15

Dr Albogast Kamukuru describes his memories of Kunduchi Campus as a student, resident, instructor, and laboratory scientist spanning forty-five years from 1978 to 2023.

Call for applications: eDNA for Marine Biodiversity Assessment, Monitoring and Management

Tue.Apr.2024 @ 05:41:30

The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF), University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) invites applications for a training workshop on environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for studying, monitoring, and conserving marine biodiversity

My memories of Kunduchi

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:57:55

In his article "My memories of Kunduchi’ in the SoAF Newsleter, Mr Guard Mziray narrates his interesting story of Kunduchi from 1977 when he joined the University of Dar es Salaam as a Tutorial Assistant till 2011 when

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SoAF at Kunduchi Campus: Embracing the origins

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:43:22

Why is the SoAF is in Kunduchi campus? The Dean of the School, Dr Blandina Lugendo, explains a long and complex history of the School and why it was decided the School be based in Kunduchi Campus. She also explains her of vision of the School.
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History of marine science training at the University of Dar es Salaam

Wed.Apr.2024 @ 14:29:55

The Faculty of Science (FoS) at he University College of Dar es Salaam, part of University of East Africa, recorgnized the importance of Fostering a strong focus on Marine biology in both Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme
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Kunduchi: A birthplace of marine sciences in Tanzania

Thu.Feb.2024 @ 11:14:05

Studies in marine sciences at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) officially started in the Department of Zoology and Marine Biology in 1965. Before this time, there were studies carried out by individuals mainly as reports
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Kunduchi: An Ideal Setting to begin a career in Marine Sciences

Thu.Feb.2024 @ 11:08:45

Since the 1960s, Kunduchi was the location for the University of Dar es Salaam's Marine Biology Station and the adjacent Kunduchi Marine Fisheries Research and Training Institute, whose facilities are now combined to form the univer
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Policy brief

Wed.Feb.2024 @ 15:27:16

Environmental Monitoring and Genetic Identification of Freshwater Fish Species Enable the Conservation of Biodiversity in Coastal Rivers of Tanzania

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