Papua New Guinea (PNG) is home to one of the largest mangroves covers and seagrass species in the Pacific, as well as globally. Growing up, Ms Marzena Ann Marinjembi witnessed first-hand how vital mangroves, seagrass beds, and marine biodiversity are to the wellbeing of local communities, both environmentally and economically. This fostered in her a deep respect for PNG’s coastal ecosystems. Today, Marzena is living her dream as a Programme Officer for the Marine Division at PNG’s Conservation & Environment Protection Authority (CEPA).
Recently, she participated in the MACBLUE project-organised blue carbon assessment training and fieldwork in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, PNG. Her role involved assisting with soil core sampling and mangrove tree assessments, biodiversity surveys, and collection of geo-referencing data and entry.
