Biography:

Professor John Blay studied at the University of Cape Coast where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Education) degree in 1973, a Bachelor of Science (Honours ) degree in Zoology in 1975, and a Master of Science degree in 1977. He acquired a PhD degree in Zoology from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 1986. He is a retired Professor of Zoology with specialization in Fisheries Science; he also works in the areas of Integrated Coastal Management, Aquaculture and Freshwater Ecology.