WIOMSA Admin, Author at WIOMSA Blog

May

Call for Expressions of Interest: MARIO Project – Exploring Marine Ecosystems in the South-Western Indian Ocean

May 13, 2026WIOMSA AdminUncategorized

The TAAF (French Southern and Antarctic Territories) has announced a new call for expressions of interest for the MARIO project, focusing on the preservation of marine ecosystems and the sustainable management of natural resources in the south-western Indian Ocean. The MARIO project aims to structure and strengthen scientific contributions in preparation for a future oceanographic...

May

WIOMSA Newsbrief: May Issue Highlights Regional Progress in Capacity, Science, and Policy

May 8, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is now available, featuring a refreshed format and new segments aligned with the Association’s core programme pillars: Capacity, Science, and Policy. This edition also introduces a section dedicated to updates from WIOMSA member institutions, offering a comprehensive overview of regional initiatives. Capacity Building: This issue addresses the region’s...

May

Kenya Moves to Integrate Biodiversity Priorities into Marine Spatial Planning

May 7, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

From May 4–8, marine scientists, government agencies, conservation practitioners, and civil society organisations gathered in Mombasa, Kenya, for a workshop to advance marine conservation and biodiversity planning within the country’s Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) process. The workshop, Advancing Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Planning for Kenya, comes at a critical moment as Kenya and other Western...

May

Bolstering Institutional Capacity Webinar Series

May 6, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

Discover what drives long-term success in Marine Protected Area (MPA) capacity development by joining the second session of this insightful three-part webinar series. Hosted by the MPA Capacity Community of Practice, Blue Nature Alliance, and Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management, this series brings together practitioners and experts from around the globe to...

May

Applications Open: 2026 IOI-SA Ocean Governance Training Programme

May 6, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa (IOI-SA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Ocean Governance Training Programme. This annual four-week course will take place from 31 August to 25 September 2026 and will be offered in a hybrid format. Week 1: Online learning sessions Weeks 2–4: In-person training at the South African National...

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...

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