

A passionate environmentalist, Catharine founded Sea Sense in 2001 after spending ten years developing her knowledge and experience within diverse and challenging conservation and research roles. Sea Sense has grown into the organisation it is today due to her passion and desire to protect our living oceans.

Lindsey has worked at Sea Sense for almost three years. She is responsible for planning all programme activities and managing project staff and finances. Lindsey’s determination to work as a marine biologist in Africa led her to Sea Sense and she regards it as the best decision she ever made!
Boniventure completed two volunteer placements with Sea Sense as part of his BSc in Aquatic Environmental Science & Conservation from the University of Dar es Salaam. We spotted his talents early on and he joined Sea Sense as Education Officer in 2010. His dedication and commitment to marine conservation is inspiring and he demands the same commitment from others. He can really make things happen!

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.

Temu is the newest addition to the Sea Sense team. He has a BSc in Geography and Environmental Studies and is busy keeping our head office in Dar es Salaam running efficiently as well as finding time to go to the field to get to know our project sites and the communities we work with.

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