Valeli Bugota is a Co-founder and Treasurer at Aqua-Farms Organization (AFO). He has more than four years of experience working in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. He is involved in projects, research and consultancy activities with a demonstrated history of working with government, non-government organization and local communities. He is currently finalizing his Masters of Science in Marine Sciences specializing in Coastal and Marine Resources Management and Conservation at the Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam. Valeli holds a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries from the University of Dar es Salaam.