A trailblazer for women in Marine Protected Area management, Vanessa Muianga recently secured her place as the first female Mozambican to receive Level 2 WIO-COMPAS accreditation. As the Marine Ecosystem Manager at Maputo National Park, she oversees everything from administration and logistics to marine conservation programs. From her early days at the Natural History Museum to managing complex ecosystems and law enforcement today, Vanessa shares her inspiring journey, her passion for sea turtle monitoring, and her valuable insights on “thinking like conservation” rather than just science. Read her story here.
