Edmond Alavaisha is a wetland environment scientist and lecturer based in Tanzania, affiliated with the Institute of Resource Assessment at the University of Dar es Salaam. His research focuses on human–nature interactions, with particular emphasis on conservation of biological resources and their connections to wetland ecosystems. Alavaisha’s work spans diverse aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, and coastal zones, reflecting his broad interest in freshwater and marine-associated ecosystems. He investigates sustainable land and water use practices, biological oceanography, and climate change from institutional and governance perspectives. His overarching aim is to promote ecological integrity while enhancing community livelihoods within complex and dynamic socio-ecological systems.