Ms. Daudi is a marine ecologist with a master in marine ecological management.  She is a research scientist with more than twelve years research experience in seagrass ecology, structure and function, seagrass restoration, seagrass monitoring and seagrass ecosystem services. Her current research focus is on seagrass habitats and the impact of ecosystem disturbance on the ecological functioning at the lower trophic levels (microalgae and epiphytic meiofauna) as well as the higher trophic levels (macroinvertebrates and fish assemblages). Her research focuses at providing the ecological basis for decision support on the functioning of nearshore marine habitats.

She has special competences in biomarker techniques (stable isotope and fatty acid analyses) as well as microscopy (Light microscopy). Further, she has statistical analytical skills both in univariate and multivariate datasets. She also has extensive experience working with cross-functional scientific and research teams. She has also been involved in regional and international networks such as the Western Indian ocean Seagrass Network (WIOSN) and International Network Seagrass Experts (ISEN) within which she is participating as a reviewer in the development of the Global seagrass report. She has further played significant role in the development of the regional and national guidelines for seagrass ecosystem restoration.

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