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Applications now open – Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Applied Taxonomy Workshop

Applications are now open for the Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Applied Taxonomy Workshop, which will take place from 5 to 9 October 2026 at...
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Save the Date-MPA Day 2026 Webinar – Ocean Protection Needs Human Connection

We are excited to invite you to a landmark event celebrating Marine Protected Area (MPA) Day 2026 in the Western Indian Ocean! On...
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Career Opportunities with WILDTRUST

Wildlands Conservation Trust (WILDTRUST) is offering two exciting career opportunities within its WILDOCEANS programme, supporting marine conservation and sustainable ocean governance in collaboration...
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New Issue of WIOJMS Highlights Cutting-Edge Research for the Western Indian Ocean

We are excited to announce the publication of a new issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) —Volume 25,...
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A New Paper Sheds Light on Making Western Indian Ocean Small-Scale Fisheries More Sustainable

A groundbreaking new paper has just been published by Frontiers, offering vital insights into one of the Western Indian Ocean’s (WIO) most pressing...
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Policy Brief: Transforming Ports & Shipping for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean

The rapid expansion of ports and shipping in the Western Indian Ocean presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable development. This new policy...
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June 2026 WIOMSA Newsbrief: Pivotal Moments for Ocean Stewardship in the WIO

The June 2026 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is now published, capturing a pivotal period for ocean governance and regional cooperation in the...
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Policy Brief: Supporting Harmonization of Small-Scale Fisheries Data Systems in the Western Indian Ocean

Small-scale fisheries are critical for food security, livelihoods, and coastal economies across the Western Indian Ocean, supporting millions of people. Despite extensive data...
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Call for Applications: IIOE-2 ECSN Core Committee Positions

The IIOE-2 Early Career Scientists Network (ECSN) invites applications for four (4) vacant positions on its Core Committee. The Core Committee plays a...
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