The article highlights the journey of a Tanzanian student who transitioned from crop science to aquatic science, driven by a newfound passion for the ocean. Now working at the Aqua-Farms Organization, she collaborates with local seaweed farmers, particularly women, in Zanzibar. The organization aims to uplift these communities by training them in sustainable farming practices and helping them produce value-added products from their harvest. This initiative not only increases their income potential but also contributes to local economic development.
Growing up in inland Tanzania, I lived far from any large water bodies, let alone the ocean. When I first moved to the coast, to join the University of Dar es Salaam...
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