WIOMSA Admin, Author at WIOMSA Blog

Oct

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

October 27, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

A new coral reef and climate change publication opportunity is open in Frontiers in Marine Science under the Coral Reef Research section. The special Research Topic, “Corals, reef-associated organisms and coral reefs in a changing climate: from stress and decline to recovery and rehabilitation,” invites contributions examining coral stressors and practical pathways for reef recovery...

Oct

WIOMSA, HUB Ocean, and SeaSketch Launch Free Cloud Ocean Data Training

October 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

To equip marine researchers, conservation practitioners, spatial planners, and students across the Western Indian Ocean region with modern cloud-based data workflows, WIOMSA, HUB Ocean, and SeaSketch have partnered to offer a free online course: “Introduction to Working with Ocean Data in the Cloud,” running from 9th November to 10th December 2026. Hosted by the ODP...

Oct

Bridging Global Science and Local Waters: IPMPABCC Endorsed Under MARCOP

October 23, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Healthy coastal ecosystems sit on the front lines of both the climate crisis and the global effort to halt biodiversity loss. Bringing that reality into sharper focus, the International Partnership on MPAs, Biodiversity and Climate Change (IPMPABCC) has been officially endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030) as a project...

Oct

From COP12 Decisions to Coastal Action: Inside the October 2026 WIOMSA Newsbrief

October 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The October 2026 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief captures a transformative moment for marine conservation and ocean governance across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Published in the wake of the 12th Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention in Dar es Salaam, where member states adopted fifteen landmark decisions, this edition documents how...

Oct

10th International Sandy Beach Symposium: Registration and Call for Abstracts Open

October 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Registration and the call for abstracts are now open for the 10th International Sandy Beach Symposium (ISBS10), taking place from 21–27 June 2027 at Cape St Francis Resort in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The symposium offers an opportunity to share research, exchange ideas and build connections with others working to understand and conserve sandy...

Oct

Call for Applications: 2027 SCOR Visiting Scholars Program

October 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) has officially opened applications for the 2027 SCOR Visiting Scholars Program. This initiative supports ocean scientists from both developed and developing nations to share their expertise, teach courses, and provide hands-on mentorship at host institutions across developing countries. The SCOR Visiting Scholar program bridges capacity gaps in marine...

Oct

Call for Expressions of Interest: Hands-On Coral Larval Restoration Training in Madagascar

October 5, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

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. Hosted by the Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines (IH.SM) at the University of Toliara, the training will take place across IH.SM facilities and the Belaza Marine Station in Toliara, Madagascar, from...

Sep

Youth Voices in Ocean Governance and Ocean Economy: Pre Nairobi Convention COP12 Webinar

September 30, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

As the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region gears up for the 12th Conference of Parties to the Nairobi Convention (COP12), the mandate for inclusive, science-informed, and forward-looking marine governance has never been clearer. Coastal economies across Africa are at an inflection point: balancing biodiversity preservation, climate resilience, and equitable socio-economic development under expanding frameworks like...

Sep

Pre-COP12 Webinar: Diversifying Livelihoods in Small-Scale Fishing Communities — Building a Community of Practice in the Western Indian Ocean

September 28, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

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 long-term resilience and sustainability. While numerous diversification initiatives have been implemented throughout the region, outcomes remain varied: some interventions achieve lasting success, while others encounter significant operational or structural challenges. To explore...

Sep

Save the Date: 2nd Seychelles Environmental Science Symposium (SESS 2027)

September 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The University of Seychelles (UniSey), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources (MECENR) and the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF), has officially announced the 2nd Seychelles Environmental Science Symposium. The gathering will take place from 19th to 22nd May 2027 at the Eden Bleu Hotel on Mahé, convened under the...

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