Dr. Obura is an Adjunct Fellow in the Global Change Institute, University of Queensland. He is also the coordinator for CORDIO East Africa, supporting activities in mainland Africa and Indian Ocean island states, including research, monitoring and capacity building of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems. https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/contributor/david-obura/rss en Marine Protected Areas Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:45:26 +0000 David Obura https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2017/09/08/what-kenya-can-do-to-protect-and-benefit-from-ocean-resources https://www.newsdeeply.com/oceans/community/2017/09/08/what-kenya-can-do-to-protect-and-benefit-from-ocean-resources Kenya’s marine resources are declining, but they could be one of the nation’s most valuable assets as long as it follows through on its sustainable development commitments, writes David Obura of the University of Queensland.