Publication Record
Journal Publications
Dahunsi, A.M. & Foli, B.A.K. (2023). Assessment of past and future potential of ocean wave power in the Gulf of Guinea, International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2023.2269204. https://doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2023.2269204
Foli, B.A.K., Appeaning Addo, K., Ansong, J.K, Wiafe, G. (2022). Ocean state projections: A Review of the West African marine environment. Journal of Coastal Conservation. 26(61):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11852-022-00908-w
Foli, B.A.K., Ansong, J.K, Appeaning Addo, K., Wiafe, G. (2022). A WAVEWATCH-III Model Approach to Investigating Ocean Wave Source Terms for West Africa: Non-Linear Wave-Wave Interaction Source Terms. Applied Ocean Research 127:103289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2022.103289
Foli, B.A.K., Ansong, J.K, Appeaning Addo, K., Wiafe, G. (2022). A WAVEWATCH-III Model Approach to Investigating Ocean Wave Source Terms for West Africa: Input and Dissipation Source Terms. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:95–117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00065-y
Foli, B.A.K., Appeaning Addo, K., Ansong, J.K, Wiafe, G. (2022). Evaluation of ECMWF and NCEP reanalysis wind fields for long term historical analysis and ocean wave modelling in West Africa. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:6–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00052-3
Foli, B.A.K., Williams, I.K., Boakye, A.A., Azumah, D.Y., Agyekum, K.A., Wiafe, G. (2022). Earth Observation Services In Support of West Africa’s Blue Economy: Coastal resilience and climate impacts. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:59–70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00058-x
Padi, M., Foli, B.A.K., Nyadjro, E.S., Owusu, K., Wiafe, G. (2021). Extreme rainfall events over Accra, Ghana, in recent years. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:71–82. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00062-1
Nyadjro, E.S., Foli, B.A.K., Agyekum, K.A., Wiafe, G., Tsei, S. (2022). Seasonal variability of sea surface salinity in the NW Gulf of Guinea from SMAP satellite. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:83–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00061-2
Azumah, D.M.Y., Foli, B.A.K., Williams, I.K., Agyekum, KA, Boakye, A.A., Wiafe, G. (2022). Capacity Strengthening Towards Application of Earth Observation Tools and Services to Enhancing Marine and Coastal Areas Management in West Africa. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci. 5:46–58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00057-y
Adeaga, O., Folorunsho, R., Foli, B.A.K., Akinbaloye, O. (2021). Assessment of shoreline change along the coast of Lagos, Nigeria. Remote Sens Earth Syst Sci (2021). 4:186–198. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00059-w
Kpobi, E.K., Foli, B.A.K., Agyekum, K.A., Wiafe, G. (2022). Development of a Raspberry Pi-based remote station for coastal environment monitoring. Remote Sensing in Earth System Sciences. 5:14–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41976-021-00053-2
Nyarko, E., Fleicher, A., Addo, S., Foli, B.A.K., Mahu, E. (2014). Geochemical Assessment of Heavy Metals in Surface Sediments: A Case Study of the Tema Port, Ghana. Journal of Shipping and Ocean Engineering. 4(12):79-92.
Nyarko, E., Foli, B. A. K., Achel, D. G., Botwe, B. O., Adom, T., Fianko, J. R., Osae, S. D. (2013). Investigation of selected trace and heavy metals in two tropical fish species from the coastal waters of Ghana. International Journal of Science and Technology. 3(1):40-47.
Nyarko, E., Botwe, B. O., Lamptey, E., Nuotuo, O., Foli, B. A., Addo, M. A. (2011). Toxic metal concentrations in deep-sea sediments from the Jubilee oil fields and surrounding areas off the western coast of Ghana. Tropical Journal of Environmental Research. Vol. 9&10:584-595.
Books and Book Chapter Publications
Mensah, A.M., Wiafe, G., Niane, M., Agyekum, K.A., Foli, B.A., Azumah, D.M.Y., Williams, I.K., Boakye, A.A., Adiku, P.Y. (2016). Strategic Communication Plan: Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (FED/2014/331697). Publishers Digibooks Ghana Ltd. P129. ISBN: 978-9988-2-3251-1.
Other Publications and Reports
Brown, C., DiGiacomo, P., Foli, B., Lance, V., Levy, G., Montagner, F., Neely, M.B., Rayner, R., Reppucci, A., Wilson, C. (2019). Report of the First International Operational Satellite Oceanography Symposium. 18 - 20 June 2019, NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction College Park, Maryland USA. https://cdn.eventsforce.net/files/ef-xnn67yq56ylu/website/7/report_of_the_1st_osos.pdf
Dissertations and Theses
Foli, B. A. K. (Defended July 13, 2023). Ocean wave analysis and modelling: A case of ocean conditions projection off West Africa – Ph.D. Thesis submitted to the University of Ghana. 262 pp.
Foli, B. A. K. (2010). Impact of water quality and heavy metals on microalgae distribution along the western coast of Ghana – M.Phil. Thesis submitted to the University of Ghana. 127 pp.
Foli, B. A. K. (2006). Physical, biological and anthropogenic impact on turtle nesting at New Ningo, Ghana - Undergraduate Dissertation submitted to the University of Ghana. 63 pp.
Selected Abstracts
Foli, B.A.K. (2022). GMES & Africa Marine Weather Early-warning Services in West Africa in Support of Africa’s Blue Economy Agenda. Ocean Practices: OBPS Workshop VI, Oct 2022 – A Virtual Global Meeting.
Foli, B.A.K. & Wiafe, G. (2019). Marine and Coastal Areas Management in Western Africa: A Case of EO data Application. First International Operational Satellite Oceanography Symposium (OSOS1), NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, College Park, Washington DC, US.
Foli, B.A.K., G. Wiafe, I.K. Williams, K.A. Agyekum, D.M.Y. Azumah, A.A. Boakye (2018). Fishery Management Initiatives by dissemination of early warning alerts on ocean conditions in West Africa. In Zacharia P. U, P. Kaladharan, N. Nandini Menon, Grinson George, Vivekananda Bharti, V. Venkatesan, Shelton Padua, A. Kathirvel Pandian, P.R. Abhilash (Eds). Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Analysis and Fisheries (SAFARI 2), The Second international Symposium, Book of Abstracts and Lead Articles, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, 15-17 January 2018, Kochi, India. p. 160.
Foli, B. A., G, Wiafe, I.K. Williams (2016). Dissemination of Early Warning Alerts to Fishermen in West Africa. AARSE2016 Conference Programme and Book of Abstracts. p. 289.
Foli, B. A. and Wiafe, G. (2016). Dissemination of ocean conditions via SMS: A case study of early warning for safety at sea in Ghana. University of Ghana College of Basic and Applied Sciences Annul Science and Development Platform. 17-19 February 2016. Book of Abstracts. p. 126.
Foli, B. A. (2014). Monitoring of Ocean Conditions: an approach to ensuring safety at sea for artisanal fishers in western Africa. In Brehmer P. (Ed). The AWA Project: Ecosystem Approach to the Management of Fisheries and the Marine Environment in West African Waters, ICAWA International Conference 2014, Book of Abstracts, 9-11 December 2014, Dakar, Senegal.