WIOMSA Admin, Author at WIOMSA Blog

Mar

Nominations for the 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards are officially open through April 26, 2026.

March 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

This prestigious program honors the dedicated individuals protecting Africa’s biodiversity and offers grant funding to advance the winners’ on-the-ground initiatives. Notably, the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award is now accepting nominations for entire ranger teams alongside individual rangers. Learn more about the criteria and how to nominate a peer or team here: https://www.tuskawards.com/nominations/

Mar

BRIDGES x DATA TERRA School in Comoros: Advancing FAIR, Ethical, and Sustainable Data Management for Open Science in the Comoros

March 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

From December 15 to 19, 2025, BRIDGES hosted the second BRIDGES x DATA TERRA School in Comoros, focusing on FAIR, ethical, and sustainable research data management for Open Science. The goal? To strengthen the skills of researchers, institutions, and practitioners in collecting, processing, and publishing data, aligned with BRIDGES’ key themes: fisheries, biodiversity, and marine...

Mar

The LMMA Competency Framework: Site Assessment and Competency-Based Training

March 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

The LMMA Competency Framework and Assessment Tool was first developed by WIOMSA, drawing on the successful WIO-COMPAS model for certifying Marine Protected Area professionals. Unlike WIO-COMPAS, which certifies individuals, the LMMA tool was adapted to certify LMMA sites based on the collective capacity of their management committees. The tool was initially piloted in Kenya and...

Mar

Strengthening Marine Protection: WIO MPA Enforcement Exchange

March 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminWIOMPAN News

In February 2026, nineteen marine managers from eight Western Indian Ocean (WIO) countries convened in Mombasa, Kenya, for a landmark Learning Exchange hosted by WIOMSA, WildAid, and the Blue Nature Alliance. The primary objective of the gathering was to elevate Monitoring, Control, Surveillance, and Enforcement (MCS&E) to ensure marine protected areas achieve their ecological and...

Mar

6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World: Registration and call for Abstracts

March 25, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World is now open for both delegate registration and abstract submissions. Over four days, the meeting will bring together researchers, policymakers, industry partners, and Indigenous knowledge holders to share evidence and develop practical responses to ocean acidification and other high-CO₂ pressures. Registration Details on fees,...

Mar

Call for Instructors: COES-WIO 2026

March 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Become a COES-WIO 2026 Instructor: Coastal Ocean Environment School – Western Indian Ocean20–26 September 2026 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Background: The Coastal Ocean Environment School in the Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) is entering its second year and will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, following a successful inaugural year in Mombasa, Kenya. COES-WIO is...

Mar

Apply Today: Leading the Way in Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa

March 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is pleased to invite applications for the next cohort of the Leading the way: Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa course, a 12-week online programme with an optional 5-day in-person intensive session in an African location. This programme offers marine conservation practitioners a valuable opportunity to strengthen their leadership, management,...

Mar

Call for Proposals: Advancing Seagrass Science, Policy, and Practice in the Western Indian Ocean

March 9, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), invites research proposals to advance scientific knowledge and practical understanding of seagrass ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). This call aims to support applied, policy-relevant research that strengthens the evidence base for seagrass conservation, restoration,...

Mar

Call for Applications: Early-Career Scientist Position on the SCOR Executive Committee

March 9, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Are you an Early-Career Scientist (ECS) passionate about ocean science? The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is seeking applications for an ECS to join its Executive Committee! Position Description: The ECS member will have the same responsibilities as other SCOR Executive Committee members. The ECS member will also help reach a broader community of...

Mar

Opportunity to Collaborate with the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability

March 4, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) is launching a call for nominations to appoint new members to the AKC. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise and experience at the science–policy interface, as well as a strong commitment to equity, transparency, and action-oriented knowledge production. Who Should Apply IPOS welcomes nominations from individuals in the following...

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