Remembering Dr Flower Ezekiel Msuya: AwF Woman of the Month, April 2015
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We join the global aquaculture community in mourning the loss of a true giant, Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya, who passed away in August 2025.
Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya was a towering figure in the world of phycology and aquaculture. She had a profound impact, particularly on women in coastal communities, and it is essential that we do not forget her enormous contributions.
As highlighted in the December 2025 issue of World Aquaculture Magazine, Dr. Msuya’s professional legacy is immense:
- Pioneering Phycologist: She was a world-renowned expert in seaweed farming and integrated aquaculture (algaculture).
- Economic Empowerment: She pioneered the start of seaweed farming in southern Tanzania and was the driving force behind the Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative (ZaSCI), directly improving the livelihoods of thousands of women through innovative farming and value-added seaweed products.
- Global Collaborator: Dr. Msuya served on the Executive Board of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) African Chapter and tirelessly elevated the profile of African aquaculture on the world stage.
Flower was awarded AwF Woman of the Month in April 2015 and she came to the WAS Conference in Jeju, South Korea where AwF was able to acknowledge all of the great work she had done.
Dr. Msuya’s dedication to making seaweed a sustainable and equitable resource has left an indelible mark on the industry. We at AwF, like so many, will miss her wisdom, humility, and unwavering passion.
RIP Flower