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Call for Papers: Coral Reef and Climate Change Publication Opportunity from Frontiers

A new coral reef and climate change publication opportunity is open in Frontiers in Marine Science under the Coral Reef Research section. The...
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WIOMSA, HUB Ocean, and SeaSketch Launch Free Cloud Ocean Data Training

To equip marine researchers, conservation practitioners, spatial planners, and students across the Western Indian Ocean region with modern cloud-based data workflows, WIOMSA, HUB...
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Bridging Global Science and Local Waters: IPMPABCC Endorsed Under MARCOP

Healthy coastal ecosystems sit on the front lines of both the climate crisis and the global effort to halt biodiversity loss. Bringing that...
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From COP12 Decisions to Coastal Action: Inside the October 2026 WIOMSA Newsbrief

The October 2026 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief  captures a transformative moment for marine conservation and ocean governance across the Western Indian Ocean...
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10th International Sandy Beach Symposium: Registration and Call for Abstracts Open

Registration and the call for abstracts are now open for the 10th International Sandy Beach Symposium (ISBS10), taking place from 21–27 June 2027...
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Call for Applications: 2027 SCOR Visiting Scholars Program

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) has officially opened applications for the 2027 SCOR Visiting Scholars Program. This initiative supports ocean scientists...
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Hands-On Coral Larval Restoration Training in Madagascar

The WIORESTORE project invites expressions of interest for a limited number of self-funded places in its upcoming field-based training: Reef-Based Coral Larval Restoration....
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Youth Voices in Ocean Governance and Ocean Economy: Pre Nairobi Convention COP12 Webinar

As the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region gears up for the 12th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), the mandate for...
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Pre-COP12 Webinar: Diversifying Livelihoods in Small-Scale Fishing Communities — Building a Community of Practice in the Western Indian Ocean

Small-scale fishing communities across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) face growing socio-economic and environmental pressures, making livelihood diversification an increasingly vital pathway toward...
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