Principal Research Scientist Oceanography & Hydrography Physical Oceanography Numerical Modelling • Sea Level Variability • Shallow Water Dynamics Location Mombasa Years of Experience 30 years at KMFRI Research Interests Operational oceanography; Water circulation; Sea level rise; Early warning systems of extreme oceanic events | Research Focus: Physical oceanography with special emphasis on numerical modelling of physical processes, sea level variability and shallow water dynamics, contributing to coastal resilience and early warning systems in the Western Indian Ocean region. Dr. Charles Magori is a Principal Research Scientist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) with over 30 years of experience. His area of specialization is physical oceanography with special emphasis on numerical modelling of physical processes, sea level variability and shallow water dynamics. Dr. Magori is the Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and a member of the GLOSS Group of Experts. He assisted in drafting the sea level component of GOOS-AFRICA project proposal that aimed to establish a Regional Ocean Observing and Forecasting System for Africa (ROOFS-AFRICA). He was also Cruise Coordinator for Kenya in the UNDP-GEF-funded Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystem (ASCLME) project. He has been one of the lead scientists in two regional research projects on "Resilience and Adaptation of Mangroves and Dependent Communities in the WIO Region to the Impacts of Climate Change" and "Shoreline Changes in Kenya and Tanzania, their Socio Economic Impacts and Mitigation Options". Both projects were funded by the Marine Science for Management (MASMA) grant of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). Dr. Magori has also been actively involved in consultations for the establishment of a national multi-hazard warning system for Kenya that will ultimately form part of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System (IOTWS). He is a member of the Indian Ocean Panel (IOP). He has also been involved in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for the construction of a new container terminal at the port of Mombasa and the construction of the first three berths and associated infrastructure at the Lamu port. He has assisted the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) and Pwani University to develop curriculum in oceanography. He is also a member of the standing committee in the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) seabed mining rules. He has published several papers and book chapters in peer reviewed journals, technical reports as well as policy briefs. Research & Administrative Responsibility
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Selected Publications Athman SH, Hole GM, Magori C, Ndirangu S, Zamu MS (2021): Fish Cage Site Selection at Kibuyuni in Kwale County, Kenya: Tidal Variations, Waves Height, Current Speed and Direction Status. Journal of Aquatic Research & Development, 12: 626. C Kosore, L Ojwang, J Maghanga, J Kamau, A Kimeli, J Omukoto, N Ngisiag'e, J Mwaluma, H Ong'ada, C Magori & E Ndirui (2018): Occurrence and ingestion of microplastics by zooplankton in Kenya's marine environment: first documented evidence. African Journal of Marine Science, 40:3, 225-234. Kimeli A., Thoya P., Ngisiang'e N., Onganda H. and Magori C. (2018): Satellite-derived bathymetry: A case study of Mombasa Port Channel and its approaches, Kenya. Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, 17 (2), 93-102. Shaghudhe Y., Mburu W., Arthurton R., Dubi A., Gachuiri S., Magori C., Kangwe J., Msuya F., Mwaipopo R., Nyandwi N., Ochiewo J., Ong'anda H., Mtui R., Sanga I., Shalli M., & Uku J. (2015): Shoreline Change in Tanzania and Kenya: Manual for Assessment and Design of Mitigation Strategies. WIOMSA Book Series No. 16. Zanzibar: WIOMSA xii + 85. Magori C. (2015): Characterization of Estuarine Flow by Means of Time Series Cross-Correlation and Cross-Spectrum Analysis: A Case Study of Mtwapa Creek, Kenya. International Research Journal of Geology and Mining. Vol. 5(3), IRJGM, (2276-6618). Y.W. Shaghude, J. W. Mburu, J.Uku, N. Nyandwi, C. Magori, J. Ochiewo, I. Sanga, R.S. Arthurton (2013): Beach Sand Supply and Transport at Kunduchi in Tanzania and Bamburi in Kenya. Western Indian Ocean J. Mar. Sci. Vol. 11. No. 2, pp. 135-154. Links |
