Cedrick

FOGWAN NGUEDIA

I am a Biodiversity Programme Officer at the African Marine Mammals Conservation Organization (AMMCO), where I have been working since 2018. My work focuses on the conservation of marine megafauna, particularly whale and dolphin species in Cameroon. My work involves extensive field research, including boat-based and beach surveys. Mainly, I engage and manage a network of local fishermen in Cameroon and organizations in west and central Africa who use the SIREN citizen science mobile App that we developed to document marine wildlife sightings, strandings, and bycatch.

I hold a Master's degree in Aquatic Resources Management from the University of Douala, Cameroon, where my thesis explored the combination of citizen science with interviews and boat-based surveys to assess cetacean diversity, distribution, and threats, with an emphasis on the Atlantic humpback dolphin in Cameroon. My academic background also includes a Master's in Oceanography and Fresh Water Ecosystems Management. 

Additionally, I lead a team with staff involved in school and community outreach programs to raise awareness about the threats faced by these species and promote conservation efforts. 

I enjoy swimming, diving and taking photos of the wild and visiting new places. I also link spending time with my family