Célia Macamo (PhD in Marine Botany) is a marine biologist, lecturing at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo since 2008. She is currently the Director of the Masters Course on Biology and Ecology of Conservation. Her research interests are in ecology and management of mangrove forests, but also extend to botanic components of other marine and terrestrial ecosystems. She has worked on mangroves ecology, conservation and management, as well as socio-economics, restoration and carbon assessments. She also works in environmental advisory for government and private institutions. She has published part of her work in peer reviewed journals, books, technical and scientific reports, as well as documentaries and scientific meetings. Célia Macamo is the country representative for the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, member of the Mangrove Capital Africa Advisory Group and Focal Point for the Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network.