Actualized on Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Short Curriculum Vitae

Name: Henriques Jacinto Balidy

Nationality: Mozambican

Date and place of birth: 25th, September of 1972, ,

Academic Degrees In 2003, Degree in Biological Science, orientation in Marine Botanic at University of Eduardo Mondlane

In 1994, Under Degree Agricultural Technical Course at Agriculture Institute of Boane

Present Position and Other Responsibilities  Work in Centre for Sustainable Development of Coastal Zones (CDS Zonas Costeiras); since 2003. Header of Repartition of Documentation and Information;  Focal Point Person of IOSEA Marine Turtle Memorandum of Understanding;  Member of Marine Turtle Workgroup;  Focal Point Person of EAME (Eastern Africa Marine Ecoregion);  Member of WIOMSA (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association);  Member of Saint´Egidio Community and Representing .

Professional Addresses

 Center for Sustainable Development of Coastal Zones – MICOA. Praia de Xai-Xai. Edifício do MICOA. Gaza. PO. Box. 66. Cidade de Xai-Xai. Mozambique.

Professonal contacts  +2582235004, Fax: +2582235062  www.coastalzones.gov.mz, cdscosta@[email protected]

Personal contacts Cell: +258824476180 or +258842747130 or +25882744348  [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Publications

1. Papers  Guissamulo AT, L Karczmarski, SP Sambane, VL Dias, M Mafambisse and HJ Balidy (2007). Dugongs (Dugong dugon) of the , Mozambique. Population Estimate and Conservation State.(Society for Conservation Biology);  Balidy HJ & SO Bandeira. Reduction of sea grass community cover between 1991 and 2003 in Bay, Mozambique (submitted);  Balidy HJ (2003). Sea grass area variation in Maputo Bay and introduction to causes of this variation and economic-ecological value (Degree thesis);

1  Bandeira SO, FMA Barbosa, HJ Balidy and CC Cuambe, A Macia. Principles for code of conduct for mangrove and sustainable use of mangrove ecosystems. Country case study Mozambique (manuscript);  Scarlet MPJ, HJ Balidy, SO Bandeira, EC Inguane & F Amade. Sea grass ecological economics in Maputo Bay: sea grass meadows role in invertebrate food security (manuscript);  Balidy HJ, SO Bandeira, EC Inguane & F Amade, (in press). Mangrove Distribution and anthropogenic Transformation in North West of Maputo Bay, Mozambique;  Balidy, HJ , A. Sitoe, M. Menomussanga e P. L. Pires.Preliminary Evaluation of the Cut Levels, Specific Composition and Natural Regeneration of Mangroves in the South of Mozambique (manuscript).

2. BOOKS (EDITION)  In 2006. Proceedings of the 3rd National Conference of the Research in the Coastal Zones. Mozambique.

3. SELECTED RECENT PAPERS IN PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS (LAST 5 YEARS)  Balidy HJ, SO Bandeira, EC Inguane & F Amade, (in press). Mangrove Distribution and anthropogenic Transformation in North West of Maputo Bay, Mozambique;  Balidy HJ & SO Bandeira. Reduction of sea grass community cover between 1991 and 2003 in Maputo Bay, Mozambique (submitted).

Research Projects (operating during last 5 years)  EAME (Eastern Africa Marine Ecoregion) – Focal Point  MASMA (Marine Science for Management)  SEAWEED AFRICA  TRASMAP

Teaching and Training Activities  December 2008, trainer for course of Basic Knowledge’s in Coastal Management for Communities Authorities and Local Government Hider of Administrative Localities of Bilene Beach, Zongoene, Xai-Xai Beach, Chongoene and Chidenguele, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras, in Bilene Beach;  April 2008, trainer for course of Basic Knowledge’s in Marine and Coastal Resources for selected teachers of adults education from coastal districts of Gaza Province, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras, in Xai-Xai city;  November 2007, trainer for course of Basic Knowledge’s in Marine and Coastal Resources for selected Primary Schools teachers from coastal districts of Gaza Province, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras, in Xai-Xai city;  April 2005, trainer for course of Basic Knowledge’s in Marine and Coastal Resources for Primary and Secondary School teachers from coastal districts of Inhambane, Gaza and Maputo Provinces, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras, in Xai-Xai city;  October 2004, trainer for course of Basic Knowledge’s in Coastal Management for workers of Provincials Directions of Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture, organized by CDS Recursos Naturais, in Chimoio city;  Lecturer at Secondary School from 1995 to 2003 (Saint Antonio Communitarian School) at Maputo City;  In 1994, 1998 and 1999, provincial trainer of vote table memberships for Electoral Process in Maputo.

2 Attended Courses and Workshops

1. Courses

 February of 2009, I Attended the Course of Teaching Methodologies for Teachers of Pedagogic University – Gaza Delegation, in Xai-Xai city, Mozambique;  December 2008, I Attended the Course of the Research Applied in Environmental Area, organized by Technical University of Mozambique;  August of 2008, I Attended the Course of the Environmental Impact Assessment, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras;  December of 2007, I attended The Third Course of Scientific Methodologies in Marine Ecology. A practical approach using tropical intertidal habitats. Organized by MASMA (Marine Science for Management) in Centre of Marine and Costal Environment Research, Pemba-Mozambique;  June of 2006, I Attended the Course of Environmental Remote Sensing for Natural Resource Management, organized both, Eduardo Mondlane University and University of Virginia, in Maputo;  December of 2003, I attended The First Course of Scientific Methodologies in Marine Ecology. A practical approach using tropical intertidal habitats. Organized by MASMA (Marine Science for Management) in Inhaca Marine Biological Station, Maputo-Mozambique.  May of 2006, I coordinated the preparation and accomplishment of the Second Module of the Course on Approach of Mutual Earnings for Negotiation. Organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras and Tias, in Namaacha.

2. Workshops

 February of 2008, I attended as Mozambique Government Member, of The First Meeting of the Western Indian Ocean – Marine Turtle Task Force (WIO- MTTF). A workshop to promote implementation of the IOSEA Marine Turtle Conservation and Management Plan in the Western Indian Ocean. Organized by IOSEA Secretariat, Nairobi Convention and WWF , in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania;  November of 2006, I participated in the organization commission of The 1st Workshop about the Conservation of the Marine Turtle in Mozambique. Organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras and WWF Mozambique, in Maputo.  October of 2005, I participated in the commission of local organization of The III Congress on the Planning and Administration of the Coastal Areas of the Countries of Portuguese Expression; organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras, .....in Maputo;  November of 2004, I attended a South Africa Turtle Management Workshop, organized by Ezemvelo Kwazulu Natal Wildlife, in Mtinzini;  July of 2004, I coordinated the realization of the 3rd National Conference for Investigation in Coastal Zones in Mozambique, organized by CDS Zonas Costeiras;  October of 2003, I attended The 3rd WIOMSA Scientific Symposium. With presentation: Mangrove Distribution and anthropogenic Transformation in North West of Maputo Bay, Mozambique. Organized by Western Indian Ocean Marine Scientists Association, in Maputo;  2003, attended The Seagrass Project Workshop of Marine Science for Management Association. Organized by University of Mauritius, in Port Lois, Mauritius;

3  2003, attended the Seaweed Africa workshop. Organized by University of Namibia, in Luderitz, Namibia;  2003, attended The Mangrove Project Workshop of Marine Science for Management Association. Organized University Eduardo Mondlane, in Maputo.

Main Professional Expertise in Research  Research on creation of new marine protected areas;  Research on Mangrove Distribution and anthropogenic uses in Mozambique, using Remote Sensing Techniques;  Research on Intertidal seagrasses communities, mapping using remote sensing techniques;  Research on coastal and marine ecology and resources;  Research on socioeconomics aspects of fisheries communities;  Supervising thesis of Degree in Biological Sciences and other thematic areas relevant for coastal zones.

Scientifics Studies  In 2007 I supervised the thesis of Degree in Biological Sciences: Mapping of the Intensity Fishing at District.  In 2007, I conducted the study of the Checklist of Seagrass-Associated Fishes in Bazaruto Bay;  In 2006 I supervised the thesis of Degree in Tourism: Impact of the Touristic Constructions on the Bio-physical Environment at the Bilene Beach.  In 2003, I was research team member of Seagrass Ecological-Economics in Maputo Bay. Seagrass meadows Role in Invertebrate Food Security;  In 2002, I conducted the study of the Seagrass Area Variation in Maputo Bay and Introduction to Causes of This Variation. My thesis of Degree;  In 2003, I was research team member of Mangrove Distribution and anthropogenic Transformation in North West of Maputo Bay, Mozambique;  In 2003, I was research team member of the Socioeconomics Studies in the Fisheries Communities in Quirimbas Archipelago, North of Mozambique;  In 1998 to 1999, I worked for Studies of Structure and Dynamics of Thalassodendron cialiatum, in Inhaca Island, PhD thesis of Professor Doctor Salomão Bandeira;  In 1999, I worked for Biological Studies in Seagrass Beds in South Bay of Inhaca Island, with Dr. Domingos Gove and Professor Doctor José Paula;  In 1997, I worked for Socioeconomics Studies in the Fisheries Communities, in Inhaca Island, with Professor Doctor Fred de Boer.

Other Professional Expertise  GIS and GPS professional knowledge;  Web Design Using FrontPage;  Basics knowledge on computer software and hardware.

References

 Professor Doctor Salomão Bandeira, University of Eduardo Mondlane, Biological Science Department;

4  Professor Doctor Adriano Macia Júnior, University of Eduardo Mondlane, Biological Science Department;  Professor Almeida Tomás Guissamulo, University of Eduardo Mondlane, Biological Science Department and Natural History Museum;  Msc Domingos Zefanias Gove, Director of National Institute of Fishery Research;  Msc Hermes Pacule, Centre of Marine Environment Research of Pemba;  Professor Doutor José Paula, Lisbon University;  Professor Doutor Amani Ngussaru, EAME Regional Secretary – Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.  Professor Doutor Julius Francis, WIOMSA Executive Secretary - Zanzibar, Tanzania.  Dr. Macário Gusse, Saint Egidio Community, Maputo.  Pedro Limited Pires, Delegate of National Institute of Fishery Research, Pemba.

Language  Portuguese: Speak and write fluently;  English: More less speak and write;  Swahili: Speak and write;  Italian: Basic speaking.

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