Juliet Edekor

Mrs. Juliet A.M.K. Seglah is a dedicated fish geneticist whose research focuses on applying DNA barcoding and environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques to accurately identify and characterize fish species from both marine and freshwater ecosystems in Ghana. Her work is driven by the urgent need to address the multiple threats facing the country’s fish resources, including Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, the impacts of climate change, pollution, and other anthropogenic pressures. These factors have collectively led to a decline in fish populations, with several species now endangered, threatened, or at risk of extinction. Through her commitment to cutting-edge molecular research, Mrs. Seglah seeks to generate reliable scientific data on the current status of fish stocks. Her findings aim to inform evidence-based policies and sustainable fisheries management strategies, ensuring the conservation of aquatic biodiversity and the long-term resilience of Ghana’s fisheries sector. By bridging science and policy, she contributes to safeguarding food security, supporting local livelihoods, and preserving the ecological integrity of the nation’s aquatic ecosystems.