Historical ecology -- Paleoecology of humans and their ancestors -- Oceanic ecosystems and pelagic fisheries -- Coral reefs and nearshore fisheries -- Intertidal wetlands -- Rivers and streams -- Saline and freshwater lakes of the Kenyan Rift Valley -- The Great Lakes -- Freshwater wetlands and marshes -- Arid and semi-arid ecosystems -- Savanna ecosystems -- The Miombo woodlands -- Coastal forests -- Riverine forests -- Mid-elevation forests: A history of disturbance and regeneration -- High montane forest and Afroalpine ecosystems.