Tabitha Alimo

Tabitha Adinorkwor Alimo is a research scientist with a deep passion for ecosystem restoration, conservation, and sustainable management of aquatic resources. She holds a Master of Science in Forestry and a professional Degree in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management from Michigan State University, alongside a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management with a specialization in Fisheries and Watershed Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

As a Research Assistant at the Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services at Michigan State University, she contributes to carbon measurement and monitoring for the AFR100 projects across Africa which is part of Africa’s commitment to the global Bonn Challenge.

Her professional experience spans marine and freshwater conservation, including leadership roles in projects such as the Assessment of Guitarfish and Wedgefish Fisheries in Ghana, conservation of critically endangered hammerhead sharks, and the protection of endangered butterfish (Irvineia voltae) in the Volta Basin. These initiatives, supported by organizations such

as the Rufford Foundation, Conservation Leadership Programme, and New England Biolabs Foundation, have involved extensive community engagement and education to develop sustainable conservation strategies & strengthen the resilience of vulnerable aquatic ecosystems. Her research, including evaluations of shark fisheries along Ghana’s coastline and the influence of migrant fishers, highlights her interdisciplinary approach to conservation science. 

In her capacity as Research and Grant/Funding Team Co-lead at BEC, Tabitha plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission to empower young professionals, foster industry collaborations, and promote sustainable blue economy initiatives across Ghana and Africa.