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Dec

Exciting Opportunity: MSc Scholarships in Coral Research & Development at Mnemba Island

December 17, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

Are you passionate about marine conservation and eager to make a difference in your community? The Coral Research & Development Accelerator Program (CORDAP) is offering two exciting MSc scholarships designed for Tanzanian citizens, focusing on the restoration of the coral reefs around Mnemba Island, Unguja. These positions not only present a chance to engage in...

Dec

13th WIOMSA Symposium: First Announcement and Call for Abstracts

December 16, 2024WIOMSA AdminUncategorized

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, in collaboration with the Nairobi Convention and UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Sub Commission for Africa & the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) Secretariat are pleased to announce the Thirteenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, which will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from September...

Dec

New Funding Opportunity for Marine Conservation Management – Hifadhi Blu Call for Concept Notes

December 13, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

The Hifadhi Blu Programme—a collaborative initiative by WIOMSA, Advanced Conservation Strategies (ACS), WIOMPAN, and the Minderoo Foundation—announces a new funding opportunity through a call for concept notes. This initiative aims to enhance marine conservation management and improve the effectiveness of Marine Conservation Area (MCA) management in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. The Western Indian...

Dec

Virtual Workshop: Designing Multiple-Driver Experiments

December 11, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

WIOMSA and SCOR’s Changing Ocean Biological Systems infrastructure group are excited to host a virtual workshop for researchers from the Western Indian Ocean region, interested in learning how to design and conduct tractable multiple-driver experiments. This workshop will guide participants in using the MEDDLE resources to: Define a relevant research question Identify key drivers, biological traits, and...

Dec

A new issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published!

December 10, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

We are pleased to announce the release of the December 2024 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief! As we conclude the year, we’re excited to share significant advancements in marine conservation across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). WIOMSA members have elected new country coordinators, marking a pivotal step forward in the institutional strengthening of the association!...

Dec

Charting a Sustainable Future: Madagascar’s First National Marine Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action

December 5, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

By Aina Le Don Nomenisoa, José Randrianandrasana and Gildas Todinanahary The first National Symposium on Marine Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Madagascar took place in Toliara on December 2-3. Organized by the Fishery and Marine Science Institute of the University of Toliara (IH.SM), with funding support from the Malagasy Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity...

Dec

The WIOMSA Annual Report 2023

December 5, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

WIOMSA’s 2023 Annual Report has been published. In 2023, WIOMSA’s research initiatives resulted in 12 scientific publications addressing biodiversity, governance, and sustainable development. The Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) also achieved a major milestone with its indexing in SCOPUS, enhancing its global reach. Through capacity-building efforts, WIOMSA trained over 40 practitioners in protected...

Dec

Call for Applications: Sustainable Coastal Growth and Resilience

December 4, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

The Decade Collaborative Centre for Coastal Resilience is launching an application call for their first course, Sustainable Coastal Growth and Resilience. This hybrid course is tailored for early-career professionals, scientists, consultants, and representatives from environmental agencies who are keen to tackle today’s critical coastal resilience challenges. The program combines a 10-week virtual phase starting on January 27, 2025, with...

Dec

Blue Food Futures Program Inaugural Research Grant

December 4, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

The UN Ocean Decade Blue Food Futures Program is excited to announce its inaugural Research Grant Program! This twelve-month research grant is designed for early career scholars dedicated to advancing the role of blue foods in food systems transformation. Research Grant Program Summary The programme will award a twelve-month research grant to a researcher through...

Dec

DOSI Fisheries Working Group Mesopelagic Survey Invitation

December 4, 2024WIOMSA AdminNews

The Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) Fisheries Working Group is inviting expert insights on the current status and future direction of science and policy on mesopelagic ecosystems.Mesopelagic ecosystems are a vital component of a thriving global ocean. However, despite the recent acceleration in scientific discovery, considerable geographic and scientific gaps still prevent a comprehensive assessment...

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