12 DECEMBER • WORLD AQUACULTURE • WWW.WAS.ORG Dr. Msuya at the “Maximizing Africa’s Blue Economy” workshop in May 2024. Dr. Msuya’s devotion to seaweed value chains improved the lives of thousands of women in Tanzania and throughout the world. In Memoriam Remembering Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya Dr. Flower Ezekiel Msuya, a renowned global seaweed professional from Africa and long-serving WAS member, passed away on 3rd August 2025. We in the African Chapter have known Dr. Msuya as a genuinely warm individual — a passionate advocate for sustainable aquatic blue foods development and, to some of us, a cherished friend. While we mourn the loss of this remarkable champion of our time, we also celebrate a life well-lived, dedicated to the advancement of sustainable aquaculture development in Africa. Dr. Msuya was particularly devoted to supporting seaweed value chain actors, not just in Tanzania but globally. The upliftment of thousands of women in the seaweed value chains in Tanzania is a clear testimony of Dr. Msuya’s impact to the coastal communities in the country. Few individuals leave behind a legacy of such dedication and professional accomplishment. For over two decades, Dr. Msuya actively contributed to the World Aquaculture Society (WAS). She played a crucial role in establishing the African Chapter of WAS in 2018, where she volunteered as a member of the Executive Board of Directors. Renowned for her representation of Tanzania in countless international meetings and conferences, she worked tirelessly to elevate the profile of seaweed aquaculture. Dr. Msuya authored numerous articles and research papers, (including through the Journal of World Aquaculture Society and World Aquaculture Magazine) that continue to benefit the sector today and in the future. Her rich experience and expertise in seaweed aquaculture saw her actively participating in global seaweed platforms, including founding the renowned Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster Initiative (ZaSCI). At WAS, we knew Dr. Msuya as an affable, cooperative, and dedicated official. Despite her impressive background and often busy schedules, she remained humble and approachable — always ready to lend a hand. Our partner, AUDANEPAD, had recently (2024) begun engagements with Dr. Msuya on developing a broader seaweed program for Africa. She was also a member of the Steering Committee for the upcoming World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 Conference (AFRAQ2026), which will be hosted by the Government of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam in December 2026. As we celebrate Dr. Msuya’s remarkable and lasting achievements, her impact continues to resonate in our hearts and in the lives of those she has touched and transformed. We remain committed to collaborating with others to continue the important work that Dr. Msuya championed in advancing the sustainable aquaculture and seaweed sector. We in the African Chapter have known Dr. Msuya as a genuinely warm individual — a passionate advocate for sustainable aquatic blue foods development and, to some of us, a cherished friend. While we mourn the loss of this remarkable champion of our time, we also celebrate a life well-lived, dedicated to the advancement of sustainable aquaculture development in Africa. ... The upliftment of thousands of women in the seaweed value chains in Tanzania is a clear testimony of Dr. Msuya’s impact to the coastal communities in the country. Few individuals leave behind a legacy of such dedication and professional accomplishment.
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