Farhiya Elmy is an award-winning marine scientist and the Founder and CEO of SeaBlue Innovators Co. Ltd., a Tanzanian blue economy startup pioneering regenerative aquaculture and seaweed-based solutions for healthy communities and resilient oceans. Deeply passionate about marine conservation, Farhiya has led co-
management initiatives, marine spatial planning, and community-based projects that restore ocean ecosystems and empower coastal communities, especially women and youth. Through innovative research and sustainable enterprise, she transforms seaweed into eco-friendly products while raising awareness about ocean health. She
is dedicated to amplifying local voices and promoting ocean-based solutions that drive both conservation and economic growth across the Western Indian Ocean region.
As a marine scientist and conservation storyteller, Farhiya’s journey into aquatic sciences has enabled her to study freshwater fish migrating between rivers and the ocean. She views science as a connector to understanding and protecting the ocean. Listen to Farhiya Elmy’s Ocean Champion story:
