Wonder Sekey

Wonder Sekey is a dedicated aquatic ecologist/conservationist who is currently a PhD candidate at the La Trobe University in Australia. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture from the University of St Andrews and MPhil in Fisheries Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Wonder has broad experience in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. He previously worked as a Research Associate with AquaLife Conservancy, a Ghana based NGO focused on aquatic species conservation where he developed and executed conservation action plans, conducted field research on threatened fishes, and assisted the organisation with grant writing. As a Graduate Research Assistant, he continued to conduct research, wrote grant proposals, and contributed to development works on sustainable food systems at KNUST. He also served as a Research Consultant for AgroCenta leading a study that assessed the impact of a digital platform on farm productivity and farmer incomes. Showcasing his research prowess, Wonder has published six peer-reviewed scientific articles in top journals over the past five years. He has also won two prestigious grants including the Millennium Oceans Prize and the Mohammed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. Wonder brings these multidisciplinary wealth of experience to Blue Economy Connect as the Research and Grants/Funding Co-lead, aiming to work to secure grants and develop evidence-based research solutions for resilient aquatic systems and sustainable blue economy. Wilfred has supported over 2,000 smallholder farmers through technical training and agribusiness consultancy, championing sustainable aquaculture practices across Ghana. His professional journey includes roles as a Technical Sales Manager at Cycle Farms Ghana Limited, Operations Manager at Weija Farms, and Aquaculture Technician at Pill Brooks Aquatic. He also served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at KNUST, contributing to academic research and student mentorship in fisheries science.

As Co-founder and CTO of Blue Economy Connect, Wilfred leverages his experience in fish farming systems, water quality management, and circular agriculture to co-design youth empowerment programs and promote sustainable livelihoods. His leadership is instrumental in integrating technology and grassroots knowledge to transform traditional aquaculture into resilient and inclusive blue economy models.

Wilfred’s work is grounded in his belief that the future of the blue economy lies in youth-led innovation, practical skills transfer, and collaborative problem-solving. He is committed to reshaping how communities in Ghana and the Global South engage with aquatic resources—for food security, economic empowerment, and ecological restoration.

His combined experience across diverse blue economy sectors, alongside his strong passion for youth empowerment and sustainable development in Ghana and the Global South, led him to pioneer the Blue Economy Connect initiative. Goddey believes innovations would flow, shifting the blue economy when young minds connect, and are given the tools and trust.