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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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The UNESCO-IOC Sub-commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) and the Decade Coordination Unit (DCU) are inviting nominations for experts for the next two-year term of the African Ocean Decade Taskforce, from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026. The Taskforce, a multi-stakeholder body charged with overseeing and advancing the implementation of the...
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The world’s ocean is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss. Traditional approaches to ocean management have often overlooked a critical resource: the deep, multi-generational knowledge held by Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities. This wisdom offers unique insights that could significantly bolster our ocean conservation and management strategies. The new report, “Co-producing Sustainable...
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WCS is looking to complement its experience in marine conservation with the financial and business expertise of a Conservation Finance Partner (CFP) who will support the finance and investment team of the Miamba Yetu programme being implemented in Kenya and Tanzania. The CFP will mainly contribute to pipeline building, reviewing applications, due diligence and structuring transactions, onboarding and...
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