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April 21, 2026
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Apr

2025 BCSS–Kisawa Impact Report:

April 21, 2026
The BCSS–Kisawa Impact Report for 2025 highlights significant advancements in ocean research and conservation across the Bazaruto Archipelago. This annual summary showcases the achievements of the Ocean Observatory and the collaborative efforts between BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary to monitor marine ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and support sustainable management. Through a combination of innovative technology, fieldwork, and...
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21
Apr

Call for applications for the first BRIDGES PhD cluster

April 21, 2026
The BRIDGES Research Program is launching an exciting opportunity for prospective PhD candidates interested in addressing key socio-ecological challenges within the South-West Indian Ocean region. The program will support a cohort of 10 doctoral researchers working on diverse topics such as marine ecosystems, fisheries, climate, ecological modelling, and social sciences. Through this initiative, BRIDGES aims...
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21
Apr

Save the Date: International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions

April 21, 2026
The International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB) is set to convene its next gathering in October 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa. Every two years, this renowned conference brings together scientists and policymakers from around the world to review current challenges in the global management of invasive marine organisms and to share the latest developments...
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21
Apr

PhD Opportunity: Tracking Marine Megafauna Connectivity in the Southwest Indian Ocean

April 21, 2026
A new PhD position based in Sète, France, co-supervised by Rhodes University in South Africa, offers a unique opportunity to study marine megafauna connectivity in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) using acoustic telemetry. The project will integrate movement data from over 550 tagged individuals—including sharks, trevallies, wahoo, and marine turtles—to quantify connectivity across Marine Protected...
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