Planetary Health Case Study on Harmful Algal Blooms on Lake Victoria and the Associated Risks to Fishing Communities

Student: C. Cosette Shipman

Partner: National Fisheries Resource Research Institute website

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Irena Creed and Dr. William Okello

Date: May-August, 2019

A project report submitted in partial fulfilment for the Masters in Water Security degree and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Program

Acknowledgements

I would like to formally thank the following people and organizations for their continued support, guidance, and involvement throughout my 2019 Maters of Water Security Placement.

Dr. William Okello

Dr. Irena Creed

Dr. Eric Enanga

Dene Cheecham-Uhrich

Robin Steeg

The National Fisheries Resource Research Institute

Muhammad Madoi, Mukasa Kosia & other NaFIRRI staff

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship

Dr. Andrew Ireson

Master of Water Security Professors and Peers

Planetary Health Field School Professors and Peers