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Jun

Applications Open: IOC Ocean Traineeships 2026 – Hands-On Learning for Early Career Ocean Professionals

June 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Are you passionate about ocean science and looking to gain hands-on experience with leading institutions around the world? The UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the IOC Ocean Traineeships programme! This unique initiative offers early career professionals the opportunity to upskill and...

Jun

Starfish Barometer 2026 warns that accelerating ocean change is outpacing global response

June 8, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Starfish Barometer 2026, an international scientific assessment of the relationship between the Ocean and Humanity, has been published today in the State of the Planet journal. Drawing on the latest peer-reviewed science and international assessments, the report highlights accelerating ocean change, rising societal and economic impacts, and a widening gap between human pressures and...

Jun

Call for Applications: COES-WIO 2026

June 5, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Coastal Ocean Environment School in the Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) is thrilled to open applications for its second year, to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Following a successful inaugural program in Mombasa, Kenya, COES-WIO continues to expand its regional impact. The program is modeled after the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in...

Jun

Save the Date: Diani Sea Turtle Festival

June 2, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The seventh Diani Sea Turtle Festival will take place on Sunday, 14th June at Diamonds Leisure Golf Club, with free entry from 10am to 4pm. The event offers an opportunity to engage with Sea Turtle Ambassadors from eight nearby fishing communities, participate in art and educational activities, and interact with marine conservation organisations. Highlights include...

Jun

Expression of Interest: AMI | WIO-MCEN Regional Coordinator

June 1, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) has announced a call for individual consultants to support the structuring and coordination of a regional marine and coastal education network (WIO-MCEN) under the RECOS project, which is financed by Agence française de développement (AFD) and Fonds français pour l’environnement mondial (FFEM). The consultant’s role involves facilitating a multistakeholder network,...

May

Ocean Champion Feature: Fishers of Southwest Madagascar- Ocean Guardians

May 25, 2026WIOMSA AdminOcean Champions: One Ocean, One Future

Watch the latest episode of the WIO Ocean Champion Series, featuring the fishers of Southwest Madagascar. This episode highlights how local communities use traditional knowledge and sustainable practices to manage marine resources and support their livelihoods.

May

OceanObserve-Tz Enhancing Coastal Resilience through Cost-Effective Ocean Observing Systems

May 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

By Hellen J. Kizenga, Moses M. Mapombe The OceanObserve-Tz Initiative has been officially launched by the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). The launch event was held at the IMS headquarters at Buyu Campus, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Key stakeholders including government institutions, research and academic institutes, non-governmental organizations, coastal...

May

Call for Applications: BRIDGES x SIOMPA 2026 Training

May 20, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Training theme: Marine Connectivity in support of conservation in the Southwest Indian Ocean Venue: Wits Rural Facility the rural campus of the University of the Witwatersrand, Limpopo, South Africa Date: September 28 to October 2, 2026 The BRIDGES Research program in partnership with the MERMOZ and CO-EXISTENCE SIOMPA projects, is launching a call for applications for a Training on Marine Connectivity, focusing...

May

Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Area Enforcement Exchange

May 20, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Only 8.3% of the global ocean is protected, and just 2.8% of these areas are effectively managed—highlighting the need not only for more MPAs but for stronger governance, threat management, and consistent compliance to avoid “paper parks.” Effective enforcement is central to achieving ecological, socio economic, and cultural outcomes. With support from WIOMSA, WildAid, and...

May

Science-Policy Action and Impact in Ocean Governance: The WIO Experience

May 15, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

As the Western Indian Ocean region marks 40 years of regional cooperation, science continues to play a critical role in shaping ocean governance, conservation action, and sustainable development across the region. From marine research and ecosystem assessments to regional policy frameworks and community-based management approaches, the science–policy interface has become increasingly important in guiding evidence-based decision-making...

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