The Coral Genomics Study

GENOME-wide Exploration for Novel Organismal Markers to Enhance

Coral Taxonomy and Conservation in Kenya

The Coral Genomics Project is built on collaboration. Our partners bring together expertise in coral taxonomy, genomics, ecology, and conservation from leading institutions in Kenya and across the world.

Meet the researchers and organizations working with us to safeguard coral reef biodiversity.

Dr Sammy Wambua

Dr Sammy Wambua (Principal Investigator)

Head – Pwani Biosciences Research Centre (PUBReC)

Chairman – Research & Conservation Support Society (RECOURSE)

Dr Ewout Knoester

Dr Ewout Knoester (Co-investigator)

Lead Scientist – REEFolution Foundation

Mr Lekishon Kenana (Co-investigator)

Deputy Director of Conservation Science – Kenya Wildlife Service

 

Dr Omar Mohamed (Co-investigator)

Head – Coastal and Marine Research Centre – Kenya’s Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI)

 

Prof Andrew Baird

Prof Andrew Baird (Co-principal Investigator)

Adjunct Professor – James Cook University, Australia

Lead – Project Phoenix