WIOMSA Admin, Author at WIOMSA Blog

May

Webinar on the Coastal and Marine Nature Based Tourism Report

May 4, 2026WIOMSA AdminUncategorized

Join the School of Wildlife Conservation and WIOMSA on Thursday, 28th May 2026 at 12:00 PM EAT (11:00 AM CAT), for a webinar on the state of coastal and marine nature-based tourism (NBT) in the Western Indian Ocean. Coastal and marine ecosystems play an important role in supporting livelihoods, economies, and conservation across the region,...

May

Applications open: Environmental DNA (eDNA) Training for Africa and the Adjacent Island States 2026

May 4, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Applications are now open for the Environmental DNA (eDNA) Training for Africa and the Adjacent Island States 2026, a fully funded blended course organised by UNESCO-IOC through IOCAFRICA and the OceanTeacher Global Academy, co-sponsored by the Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility. The training runs from 27 July to 2 August 2026 at Pwani University in...

Apr

Call for abstracts: IMCC 8

April 24, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The call for abstracts for the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC8) is now officially open. IMCC8 will take place in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 13- 17, 2026. As the premier global gathering for marine conservation professionals, IMCCs bring together the global community to share research, tools, and lessons learned that advance...

Apr

Mission Blue Seeks Science Programme & Operations Manager

April 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Mission Blue, the ocean-conservation initiative founded by Dr. Sylvia Earle, is seeking a Science Programme & Operations Manager to serve as the operational anchor of its global Science Initiative—driving Bioacoustics and Biodiversity Mapping programmes, steering the organisation’s UN Decade of Ocean Science accreditation, coordinating cross-functional teams (GIS, Communications, Advancement and Hope Spots), managing international logistics...

Apr

2025 BCSS–Kisawa Impact Report:

April 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The BCSS–Kisawa Impact Report for 2025 highlights significant advancements in ocean research and conservation across the Bazaruto Archipelago. This annual summary showcases the achievements of the Ocean Observatory and the collaborative efforts between BCSS and Kisawa Sanctuary to monitor marine ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and support sustainable management. Through a combination of innovative technology, fieldwork, and...

Apr

Call for applications for the first BRIDGES PhD cluster

April 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The BRIDGES Research Program is launching an exciting opportunity for prospective PhD candidates interested in addressing key socio-ecological challenges within the South-West Indian Ocean region. The program will support a cohort of 10 doctoral researchers working on diverse topics such as marine ecosystems, fisheries, climate, ecological modelling, and social sciences. Through this initiative, BRIDGES aims...

Apr

Save the Date: International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions

April 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB) is set to convene its next gathering in October 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa. Every two years, this renowned conference brings together scientists and policymakers from around the world to review current challenges in the global management of invasive marine organisms and to share the latest developments...

Apr

PhD Opportunity: Tracking Marine Megafauna Connectivity in the Southwest Indian Ocean

April 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

A new PhD position based in Sète, France, co-supervised by Rhodes University in South Africa, offers a unique opportunity to study marine megafauna connectivity in the Southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) using acoustic telemetry. The project will integrate movement data from over 550 tagged individuals—including sharks, trevallies, wahoo, and marine turtles—to quantify connectivity across Marine Protected...

Apr

BCSS Strengthens Leadership Structure in Bazaruto as Network Expands

April 10, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) is formalising a stronger governance model as it transforms from a single research station into a wide-reaching scientific network that spans multiple sites and international collaborations. Under the new structure, co-founder Dr Mario Lebrato steps into the freshly created role of Director of Science & Environment, charged with...

Apr

Call for applications: POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme 2026

April 10, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Applications are now open for the 2026 POGO‐SCOR Fellowship Programme, which funds 1–3-month training visits for early-career marine scientists, technicians, PhD students and post-docs from developing countries and economies in transition. Fellows will receive return airfare plus a stipend for accommodation and subsistence while gaining hands-on experience with ocean observations, data analysis and related technologies...

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