Bavarian State Collection of Zoology (ZSM), Germany
Scientific supervision, laboratory expertise, morphological and molecular analyses, DNA barcoding, quality control, student supervision and publication support.
Collaboration network
Partners & Funders
Muanda Ocean Watch connects scientific supervision, national academic coordination, marine pollution monitoring, government authorization and local knowledge users.
Key areas
Our Partners
University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), DRC
National academic partner for field research, student supervision, capacity development, data collection and local scientific coordination.
National Scientific Council (CSN), DRC
Research authorization, institutional coordination, administrative procedures, collection and export permits.
Centre for the Control and Monitoring of Marine Pollution (CCPM), DRC
Technical and policy partner for marine pollution monitoring, field access and coordination with environmental authorities.
Local Authorities and Communities
Knowledge users and co-design partners for sampling site selection, community priorities, awareness, monitoring and uptake.