Katya is an accomplished non-for-profit professional and biologist with over 13 years of managerial experience in East Africa. She brings to BCSS a wealth of knowledge on legal and institutional compliance, operational and administrative management, and financial controls.
Besides her managerial skills, Katya has a strong conservation background possessing MSc in biology. Her professional aspiration is cetaceans research, and she has been collecting data on humpback whales’ ecology in Tanzania since 2017.
Findings from a study conducted by Ekaterina Kalashnikova of the Tanzania Cetacean Program and BCSS, Davis Godfrey Orio of the Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MPRU), and Dr. Aylin Akkaya of the DMAD-Marine Mammals Research Association, present the first
French national broadcaster, TF1 visited BCSS for a report on the Bazaruto Archipelago and its wildlife. Captivated by the seascape’s allure, the TV crew were particularly drawn to the dugong population, which resides in this seascape. Dugongs, endangered animals, vital
BCSS is honored to announce its nomination by the One Ocean Foundation for the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2025. This recognition places BCSS among an elite group of innovators and organizations making groundbreaking strides to protect and restore our planet. Previous
New groundbreaking findings in research led by BCSS’s very own Ekaterina Kalashnikova reveal extraordinary humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) migratory behavior and have made major news coverage in international journalistic outlets, including the BBC, the Guardian, CBC, the Independent, and NBC, as well as science news platforms, journals, and
BCSS is pleased to share that its work has been featured in the latest edition of Alert Diver magazine. The article, titled Africa’s First Ocean Observatory Leverages Scientific Diving for Knowledge Sharing, highlights our role as a center for scientific
The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme is opening its second round of applications on Monday, 6 January 2025. This round prioritizes projects emphasizing gender equality, disability, and social inclusion, while also welcoming applications focused on other themes.
BCSS is thrilled to share that our recent collaborative projects and scientific contributions were featured in the September 2024 newsletter of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). This highlight underscores BCSS’s ongoing dedication to advancing marine research and
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) invites fisheries, scientists, NGOs, and postgraduate students to apply for grants from the Ocean Stewardship Fund. The fund aims to promote best practices in sustainable fishing and increase the number of sustainable fisheries worldwide. Grants
Harvard University’s Center for the Environment awards environmental fellowships. The fellowships enable recent doctorate recipients to use Harvard’s resources to tackle complex environmental problems. Eligibility for funding extends to candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any subject area from
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships for citizens and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. These scholarships cover various fields, including Environment, Food Security, Sustainable Energy Systems, and more. The
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