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The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is pleased to extend the opportunity for the next cohort of marine conservation practitioners to apply for the Leading the Way in Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa course. This is an excellent chance for professionals in the field of marine conservation to gain essential skills and knowledge in addressing the...
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Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) has officially opened applications for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, a prestigious opportunity designed to support early-career African scientists in their quest for innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. With an award of $150,000 (USD), this grant aims to fund transformative research projects over a period...
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The WIOMSA Symposium Organising Committee welcomes proposals for Special Sessions at the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, taking place from 28th September to 3rd October 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya.  These sessions will provide researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders with a dynamic platform to discuss critical and emerging issues in ocean science, governance, and management. Organisers...
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The Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation – BIOFUND, a private, non-profit, public utility Mozambican institution dedicated to the mobilization, application and management of financial resources for the benefit of Biodiversity Conservation in Mozambique, is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of the Marine Biodiversity Conference, which will take place in the City of Beira, at the Urban...
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The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) are pleased to announce that the POGO-SCOR Fellowship programme for 2025 is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2025 (23:59 CET). The primary goal of the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme is to strengthen sustained ocean observations and their applications, with a focus on training and...
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In this edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief, we spotlight transformative initiatives that are shaping marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean. A pivotal meeting convened by the Western Indian Ocean Consortium (WIO-C) in Dar es Salaam has revived regional collaboration, bringing stakeholders together to advance sustainable marine governance. WIO countries are also joining forces under...
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We are excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for mini symposia at the upcoming 13th WIOMSA Symposium! We invite engaging mini symposia proposals focusing on discussions around the themes of the event, with a particular focus on regional issues that advance knowledge synthesis, research, and policy recommendations. Proposal Guidelines If you’re interested...
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The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) continues to make strides in oceanographic research, contributing critical data and advancing marine science in the Western Indian Ocean. The 2024 BCSS Impact Report highlights research station’s achievements in data collection, biodiversity monitoring, and international collaboration, reinforcing its role as a key player in marine conservation. A Year...
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Join us for an insightful webinar on 4 March 2025, where we will explore why bioassessment remains not well integrated in the global sustainability agenda—and what can be done to change that. This discussion builds on findings from 500 people across 109 countries, featured in our latest report.  Date: 4 March 2025 Time: 14:00 CET | 16:00 EAT |...
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Ocean Knowledge Action Network (Ocean KAN) through the Ocean Knowledge Action Network -Western Indian Ocean (TOKAN-WIO) in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ECSN) is inviting young ocean actors, young ocean professionals and early-career scientists working on actions in the marine and coastal environments within the Western Indian Ocean...
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