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Dr Ruwa, Reninson

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute Mombasa Centre (KMFRI), more Institutional address: P.O. Box 81651 80100 Mombasa Kenya E-mail:

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Faunal species composition of brackish water crabs at Gazi, Kanamai, Bamburi and Mkomani (Kenya), more Macrofaunal composition and zonation on sandy beaches at Gazi, Kanamai and Malindi Bay Kenya between April and December 1986, more Non-encrusting macroalgal zonation on rocky cliffs around Mombasa (Kenya) sampled between April and August 1985, more

Publications (39)	Top \| Institute \| Publications \| Datasets
A1 Publications (17) [show]
Friess, D.A.; Dahdouh-Guebas, F.; Satyanarayana, B.; Cannicci, S.; Chua, S.C.; Duke, N.; Feller, I.C.; Jaafar, Z.; Jayatissa, L.P.; Koedam, N.; Krauss, K.W.; Lee, S.Y.; Pineda, J.E.M.; Ruwa, R.; Vannini, M.; Yando, E.S. (2021). Scientific contributions of the Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management (MMM) conference series, 2000-2019. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 248: 106742. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106742, more Evans, K.; Chiba, S.; Bebianno, M.J.; Garcia-Soto, C.; Ojaveer, H.; Park, C.; Ruwa, R.; Simcock, A.J.; Vu, C.T.; Zielinski, T. (2019). The Global Integrated World Ocean Assessment: Linking observations to science and policy across multiple scales. Front. Mar. Sci. 6: 1-8. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00298, more Gatune, C.; Vanreusel, A.; Ruwa, R. K.; Bossier, P.; De Troch, M. (2014). Growth and survival of post-larval giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon feeding on mangrove leaf litter biofilms. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 511: 117-128. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps10938, more Gatune, W.C.; Vanreusel, A.; Ruwa, R. K.; Bossier, P.; De Troch, M. (2014). Fatty acid profiling reveals a trophic link between mangrove leaf litter biofilms and the post-larvae of giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon. Aquaculture Environment Interactions 6(1): 1-10. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/aei00117, more Gatune, C.; Vanreusel, A.; Cnudde, C.; Ruwa, R. K.; Bossier, P.; De Troch, M. (2012). Decomposing mangrove litter supports a microbial biofilm with potential nutritive value to penaeid shrimp post larvae. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 426-427: 28-38. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2012.05.015, more van der Elst, R.P.; Groeneveld, J.C.; Baloi, A.P.; Marsac, F.; Katonda, K.I.; Ruwa, R. K.; Lane, W. L. (2009). Nine nations, one ocean: a benchmark appraisal of the South Western Indian Ocean Fisheries Project (2008-2012). Ocean Coast. Manag. 52(5): 258-267. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2009.02.003, more Skov, M. W.; Hartnoll, R. G.; Ruwa, R. K.; Shunula, J. P.; Vannini, M.; Cannicci, S. (2005). Marching to a different drummer: crabs synchronize reproduction to a 14-month lunar-tidal cycle. Ecology 86(5): 1164-1171. dx.doi.org/10.1890/04-0917, more Hartnoll, R.G.; Cannicci, S.; Emmerson, W. D.; Fratini, S.; Macia, A.; Mgaya, Y.; Porri, F.; Ruwa, R. K.; Shunula, J. P.; Skov, M. W.; Vannini, M. (2002). Geographic trends in mangrove crab abundance in East Africa. Wetlands Ecol. Manag. 10: 203-213, more Cannicci, S.; Ruwa, R. K.; Giuggioli, M.; Vannini, M. (1998). Predatory activity and spatial strategies of Epixanthus dentatus (Decapoda: Oziidae), an ambush predator among the mangroves. J. Crust. Biol. 18(1): 57-63. dx.doi.org/10.2307/1549520, more Cannicci, S.; Ruwa, R. K.; Vannini, M. (1997). Homing experiments in the tree-climbing crab Sesarma leptosoma (Decapoda, Grapsidae). Ethology 103(11): 935-944, more Okemwa, E. N.; Ruwa, R. K.; Mwandotto, B.A.J. (1997). Integrated coastal zone management in Kenya: initial experiences and progress. Ocean Coast. Manag. 37(3): 319-347. dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0964-5691(97)00061-6, more Cannicci, S.; Ruwa, R. K.; Ritossa, S.; Vannini, M. (1996). Branch-fidelity in the tree crab Sesarma leptosoma (Decapoda, Grapsidae). J. Zool. (1987) 238: 795-801. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1996.tb05431.x, more Cannicci, S.; Ritossa, S.; Ruwa, R.K.; Vannini, M. (1996). Tree fidelity and hole fidelity in the tree crab Sesarma leptosoma (Decapoda, Grapsidae). J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 196: 299-311, more Vannini, M.; Cannicci, S.; Ruwa, K. (1995). Effect of light intensity on vertical migrations of the tree crab, Sesarma leptosome Hilgendorf (Decapoda, Grapsidae). J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 185(2): 181-189. dx.doi.org/10.1016/0022-0981(94)00143-2, more Ruwa, R. K. (1990). Growth of Crassostrea cucullata Born (Bivalvia) at different levels in the intertidal zone. Aquaculture 88(3-4): 303-312. dx.doi.org/10.1016/0044-8486(90)90156-H, more Ruwa, R. K.; Jaccarini, V. (1988). Nocturnal feeding migrations of Nerita plicata, N. undata and N. textilis (Prosobranchia, Neritacea) on a rocky shore in Kenya at Mkomani, Mombasa, Kenya. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 99(2): 229-234. dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00391985, more Ruwa, R. K.; Jaccarini, V. (1986). Dynamic zonation of Nerita plicata, N. undata and N. textilis (Prosobranchia, Neritacea) populations on a rocky shore in Kenya. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 92(3): 425-430. dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00392683, more
Peer reviewed publications (4) [show]
Kihia, C.M.; Mathooko, J. M.; Ruwa, R. K.; Shivoga, W. A. (2011). Influence of human disturbance on patterns of leaf herbivory at Gazi Bay mangrove forest, Kenya. South. Afr. J. Aquat. Sci. 36(3): 235-241. dx.doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2011.636901, more Okemwa, E. N.; Ruwa, R. K.; Polk, P. (1986). The autecology of the edible oyster Crassostrea cucullata Born, 1778: size related vertical distribution at Mkomani, Mombasa. Kenya J. Sci. (B Biol. Sci.) 7(2): 9-14, more Ruwa, R. K.; Polk, P. (1986). Additional information on mangrove distribution in Kenya: some observations and remarks. Kenya J. Sci. (B Biol. Sci.) 7: 41-45, more Ruwa, R. K. (1984). Invertebrate faunal zonation on rocky shores around Mombasa, Kenya. Kenya J. Sci. (A Phys. Chem. Sci.) 5: 49-65, more
Books (2) [show]
Mees, J.; Vanhaecke, D.; Nyonje, B.; Ruwa, R. K. (Ed.) (2015). Proceedings of the VLIR-UOS International Conference ‘Sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Kenya: from research to societal benefits’. Kikambala, Kilifi County, Kenya, 27- 29 October 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 72. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Oostende. 124 pp., more Mees, J.; Vanhaecke, D.; Nyonje, B.; Ruwa, R. K. (Ed.) (2014). Sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Kenya: from research to societal benefits. VLIR-UOS International Conference 2014. Kikambala, Kilifi County, Kenya, 27- 29 October 2014: Book of Abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 70. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Oostende. x, 53 pp., more
Book chapters (8) [show]
Ruwa, R.; Ajawin, A.Y.; Green, S.O.; Inniss, L.; Kamara, S.K.; Simcock, A.J. (2017). Capacity-building in relation to human activities affecting the marine environment, in: The Group of Experts of the Regular Process (Ed.) The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment: World Ocean Assessment I. pp. 479-491, more Ruwa, R.; Ajawin, A.Y.; Green, S.O.; Inniss, L.; Kamara, S.K.; Rice, J.; Simcock, A.J. (2017). Capacity-building needs in relation to the status of species and habitats, in: The Group of Experts of the Regular Process (Ed.) The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment: World Ocean Assessment I. pp. 923-931, more Ruwa, R.; Rice, J. (2017). Indian Ocean, in: The Group of Experts of the Regular Process (Ed.) The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment: World Ocean Assessment I. pp. 669-683, more Webber, M.; Calumpong, H.P.; Ferreira, B.P.; Granek, E.F.; Green, S.O.; Ruwa, R.; Soares, M. (2017). Mangroves, in: The Group of Experts of the Regular Process (Ed.) The First Global Integrated Marine Assessment: World Ocean Assessment I. pp. 877-885, more Munga, C.N.; Kimani, E.; Ruwa, R.K.; Vanreusel, A. (2016). Species composition of fisheries resources of the Tana and Sabaki Estuaries in the Malindi-Ungwana Bay, Kenya, in: Diop, S. et al. Estuaries: A lifeline of ecosystem services in the Western Indian Ocean. Estuaries of the World, : pp. 27-38, more Mwaguni, S.; Ruwa, R.K.; Odhiambo-Ochiewo, J.; Osore, M. (2016). Integrated water resources management in a changing climate: the implication of anthropogenic activities on the Tana and Athi/Sabaki Rivers water system for sustainable development, in: Diop, S. et al. (Ed.) Estuaries: A lifeline of ecosystem services in the Western Indian Ocean. Estuaries of the World, : pp. 111-129, more Odhiambo-Ochiewo, J.; Ruwa, R.K.; Osore, M.; Mutiso, D.; Mwaguni, S. (2016). The socioeconomic causes and impacts of modification of Tana River flow regime, in: Diop, S. et al. (Ed.) Estuaries: A lifeline of ecosystem services in the Western Indian Ocean. Estuaries of the World, : pp. 131-139, more Ruwa, R.K. (1987). Macrofaunal composition and zonation on sandy beaches at Gazi, Kanamai and Malindi Bay Kenya, in: Martens, E.E. Kenyan-Belgian Project in Marine Sciences: Second Quarterly Report. pp. 81-93, more
Abstracts (2) [show]
Kaunda-Arara, B.; Mbaru, E.; Mwakiti, S.; Thoya, P.; Athman, A.; Ndirangu, S.; Anam, R.; Orembo, B.; Odongo, D.; Gonda, J.; Kosieny, D.; Ruwa, R. (2014). Fish stock assessment in the Kenyan EEZ: current status, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Sustainable use of marine and coastal resources in Kenya: from research to societal benefits. VLIR-UOS International Conference 2014. Kikambala, Kilifi County, Kenya, 27- 29 October 2014: Book of Abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 70: pp. 15, more Swaleh, K.; Kaunda-Arara, B.; Ruwa, R.; Raburu, P. (2014). Ecosystem-based assessment of the Malindi-Ungwana Bay prawn fishery using ecological indicators, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 7 March 2014. VLIZ Special Publication, 67: pp. 102-103, more
Reports (3) [show]
Mwandotto, B. A. J.; Kaloki, F. P.; Mwaguni, S. M.; Mwanyuni, M. N.; Ruwa, R. K.; Munga, D.; Ong'anda, H.; Weru, S.; Kagwi, J. L.; Mukira, M. W.; Gitau, J.; Okello, J.; Muthiga, N. (1996). Towards integrated management and sustainable development of Kenya's coast: findings and recommendations for an action strategy in the Nyali-Bamburi-Shanzu area. [S.n.]: [s.l.]. 88 pp., more Ruwa, R.K. (1987). Changes in patterns of faunal distribution in mangrove ecosystems at the Kenyan coast due to natural and unnatural causes, in: Martens, E.E. Kenyan-Belgian Project in Marine Sciences: Second Quarterly Report. pp. 144, more Ruwa, R.K. (1987). Growth of oysters at Gazi Creek, in: Martens, E.E. Kenyan-Belgian Project in Marine Sciences: Second Quarterly Report. pp. 31, more
Other publications (2) [show]
Kihia, C. M.; Mathooko, J. M.; Ruwa, R. K.; Shivoga, A. W. (2010). Mangrove litter biomass input in a forest impacted by human physical disturbance, Gazi bay, Kenya. Ecotrópica 16(2): 113-123, more Ruwa, R. K. (1986). Marine botanical resources of Kenya coast. Kenya Aquat. 3: 6-13, more
Thesis (co-)promotor [show]
Gatune, W.C. (2013). Feeding ecology of penaeid shrimp in Kenyan mangrove ecosystems: implications for biological shrimp aquaculture. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Marine Biology Research Group: Gent. 153 pp., more

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