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07
Jul

Join the 2nd Edition of the International Training Program in Artisanal Mariculture Sciences & Village Farming!

After a successful first edition in 2024–2025, we are excited to launch the second cohort of the Artisanal Mariculture Sciences and Village Farming Program, held in Toliara, Madagascar. This unique international training offers both: Specialized short courses (2-3 months) A comprehensive 1-year program (long curriculum)  PROGRAM OPTIONS (2025–2026) Participants can choose one of the following...
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07
Jul

WIOMPAN Regional Peer Learning Exchange Programme- Call for applications

Strengthening Regional Capacity through Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchanges in Ocean Conservation Areas The Western Indian Ocean region faces significant challenges in effectively managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with only 40% currently well-managed and similar gaps in community-led conservation efforts. To address this, WIOMPAN is launching a regional, practitioner-led exchange programme aimed at building practical skills, fostering...
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04
Jul

Read the latest Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief

Welcome to the July issue of WIOMSA Newsbrief, your update on the latest developments in marine science and conservation across the Western Indian Ocean. This edition highlights a surge in scientific activity, including WIOMSA’s record-breaking 13th Symposium with over 1,190 abstracts and a variety of special sessions. We cover key regional initiatives, from combating illegal...
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03
Jul

Listening to the Ocean Through the Voices of Fishers

 By Waithira Kunene Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in data collection with fishers along Kenya’s Shimoni-Vanga and Msambweni seascapes — two marine-rich zones with communities whose lives are deeply intertwined with the ocean. Our mission was to understand how local fishers perceive their ocean, its resources, and how it’s managed through Beach Management...
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03
Jul

Join the Coastal Ocean Environment School in Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO)

The Coastal Ocean Environment School in Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) in Kenya is thrilled to open applications for its inaugural program. Modelled after the successful Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana (COESSING; https://coessing.org/), which has fostered oceanography skills and capacity across West Africa since 2015, COES-WIO offers a transformative learning experience in ocean...
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30
Jun

Ocean Champion: Farhiya Elmy

Farhiya Elmy is an award-winning marine scientist and the Founder and CEO of SeaBlue Innovators Co. Ltd., a Tanzanian blue economy startup pioneering regenerative aquaculture and seaweed-based solutions for healthy communities and resilient oceans. Deeply passionate about marine conservation, Farhiya has led co- management initiatives, marine spatial planning, and community-based projects that restore ocean ecosystems and empower...
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30
Jun

Introducing the 2024 Tanzania Sustainable Seafood Guide

Seafood is a vital part of Tanzania’s diet, providing a significant source of dietary protein for its growing population. With increasing tourism and a booming hospitality industry, the demand for seafood continues to rise, highlighting the importance of responsible consumption. In response, the 2024 Tanzania Sustainable Seafood Guide has been developed specifically for tourism businesses,...
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27
Jun

WIOMSA Magazine: Call for Contributions for a Special Edition on Ocean Literacies

We are thrilled to announce a special edition of the WIOMSA Magazine focusing on ocean literacies (OL) in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. This special edition aims to explore the diverse ways communities, researchers, artists, and practitioners understand, relate to, and communicate about the ocean—highlighting the richness and plurality of ocean knowledge systems across...
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27
Jun

AWARD Climate Action Fellowships

The Call for Applications for the second cohort of the AWARD Climate Action (ACA) Fellowship is now open! The ACA Fellowship, funded under the CLARE initiative (Climate Adaptation and Resilience), is a flagship program that aims to accelerate African women’s leadership in driving gender-responsive climate adaptation solutions within agrifood systems. The program supports early- to mid-career women professionals working at the intersection of climate,...
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23
Jun

Join the KMFRI Annual Research Dissemination webinar: Exploring Kenya’s Ocean Science Advancements

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) is excited to invite researchers, students, industry stakeholders, and the general public to participate in the upcoming 2025 Research Dissemination Webinar. This online event promises to be an enlightening platform for sharing groundbreaking marine research findings and fostering collaboration within Kenya’s vibrant ocean science community. Event Details:...
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20
Jun

Registrations Open for the 2025 African Ranger Congress

The African Ranger Congress (ARC) stands as a significant gathering for conservation’s frontline across the continent. Building on the success of previous gatherings, the third congress will be held from 17th to 21st September 2025 at Lewa Conservancy, Kenya. This event offers a unique platform for rangers from all parts of Africa, including those dedicated...
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18
Jun

From the Slopes to the Shore: A Journey Toward Ocean Stewardship

By Damaris Kinyua Growing up on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, the ocean was always something I admired from a distance. I didn’t fully understand it, but I knew it was powerful, mysterious, and vital to life along the coast. Years later, that distant admiration grew into a deep, personal commitment to ocean conservation.  Today,...
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12
Jun

From Margins to Mainstream: Promoting Inclusive Structures in Ocean Governance

Join us for an insightful webinar titled “From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Structures in Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean,” hosted by WIOMSA, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS), the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM), and the Centre for Integrated Post-School Education and Training, Nelson Mandela University (CIPSET-NMU) Date:...
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10
Jun

Call for Applications: BRIDGES and WIOMSA Summer School 2025

Strengthening interdisciplinary approaches for the resilience of marine social-ecological systems in the Western Indian Ocean How can interdisciplinary approaches be implemented to strengthen the social and environmental resilience of marine social-ecological systems in the face of growing pressures? Over five immersive days, the BRIDGES research program, in partnership with WIOMSA, is inviting a new generation...
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10
Jun

Executive MBA at the African Leadership University

We’re excited to announce that applications are open for the Executive MBA with a Conservation Focus Area at the ALU School of Business, and we’re offering four exclusive scholarships for professionals working in the marine and blue economy sector. This program is designed for mid-career leaders who are passionate about conservation and ready to drive sustainable change across Africa....
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22
May

How MARCOP unites communities and scientists to support sustainable management of the Western Indian Ocean’s marine resources

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Programme (MARCOP), led by WIOMSA and Macquarie University, has been recognized in the UN Ocean Decade’s “Ocean Science in Action” series for its efforts to restore ecosystems, enhance marine protection, and strengthen coastal resilience in the region. By uniting communities, scientists, governments, and the private sector, MARCOP promotes sustainable...
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21
May

Save the Date! Africa Youth Dialogue: World Oceans Day 2025

Theme: “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us, “Youth Rising for Life Below Water in Africa. In celebrating World Oceans Day 2025, the Black Mermaid Foundation and the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientist Network (WIO-ECSN) are proud to co-host the Africa Youth Dialogue, a vibrant, continent-wide gathering of youth voices championing ocean protection and sustainability. This powerful dialogue will spotlight youth-led conservation...
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15
May

Become an Ocean Champion for the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

We are thrilled to announce that the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium will take place from 28 September to 3 October 2025 in the vibrant coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya. This year’s theme, “One Ocean, One Future: Connecting People, Policy, and Science for a Thriving Western Indian Ocean,” reflects our bold commitment to working together across...
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06
May

Effective Science Communication for Western Indian Ocean Scientists: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy

In a world grappling with complex global challenges, the power of science is undeniable. But for scientific insights to truly make an impact, they must effectively reach and resonate with people beyond the academic sphere. This is precisely the focus of the “Effective Science Communication for Western Indian Ocean Scientists: Bridging the Gap between Science...
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02
May

Call for Applications: Training on Co-designing solutions for Marine Scientists, Policy Makers & Community Leaders

5-day Training on Co-designing Solutions Working on ocean sustainability challenges—and looking to boost impact and inclusivity in your work? Interested in co-creating actionable solutions with scientists, policymakers, and communities—but unsure how to start? Curious what effective collaboration looks like —and ready to move from sharing knowledge to co-producing real change? The immersive and highly interactive...
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18
Apr

Call for Applications: Leading the Way in Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Course

The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is pleased to extend the opportunity for the next cohort of marine conservation practitioners to apply for the Leading the Way in Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa course. This is an excellent chance for professionals in the field of marine conservation to gain essential skills and knowledge in addressing the...
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18
Apr

2025 Applications Open for $150,000 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant

Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) has officially opened applications for the 2025 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, a prestigious opportunity designed to support early-career African scientists in their quest for innovative solutions to pressing environmental challenges. With an award of $150,000 (USD), this grant aims to fund transformative research projects over a period...
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09
Apr

Call for Special Sessions

The WIOMSA Symposium Organising Committee welcomes proposals for Special Sessions at the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, taking place from 28th September to 3rd October 2025 in Mombasa, Kenya.  These sessions will provide researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders with a dynamic platform to discuss critical and emerging issues in ocean science, governance, and management. Organisers...
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09
Apr

3rd Edition of the Marine Biodiversity Conference – Save the Date

The Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation – BIOFUND, a private, non-profit, public utility Mozambican institution dedicated to the mobilization, application and management of financial resources for the benefit of Biodiversity Conservation in Mozambique, is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of the Marine Biodiversity Conference, which will take place in the City of Beira, at the Urban...
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09
Apr

POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme 2025: Call for Application

The Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) are pleased to announce that the POGO-SCOR Fellowship programme for 2025 is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2025 (23:59 CET). The primary goal of the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme is to strengthen sustained ocean observations and their applications, with a focus on training and...
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04
Apr

The WIOMSA Newsbrief has been Published!

In this edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief, we spotlight transformative initiatives that are shaping marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean. A pivotal meeting convened by the Western Indian Ocean Consortium (WIO-C) in Dar es Salaam has revived regional collaboration, bringing stakeholders together to advance sustainable marine governance. WIO countries are also joining forces under...
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12
Mar

Guidelines for the Submission of Mini Symposia Proposals at the 13th WIOMSA Symposium

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for mini symposia at the upcoming 13th WIOMSA Symposium! We invite engaging mini symposia proposals focusing on discussions around the themes of the event, with a particular focus on regional issues that advance knowledge synthesis, research, and policy recommendations. Proposal Guidelines If you’re interested...
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04
Mar

BCSS Advances Marine Science in the Western Indian Ocean

The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) continues to make strides in oceanographic research, contributing critical data and advancing marine science in the Western Indian Ocean. The 2024 BCSS Impact Report highlights research station’s achievements in data collection, biodiversity monitoring, and international collaboration, reinforcing its role as a key player in marine conservation. A Year...
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04
Mar

WEBINAR Alert: Why is bioassessment missing from the global sustainability agenda?

Join us for an insightful webinar on 4 March 2025, where we will explore why bioassessment remains not well integrated in the global sustainability agenda—and what can be done to change that. This discussion builds on findings from 500 people across 109 countries, featured in our latest report.  Date: 4 March 2025 Time: 14:00 CET | 16:00 EAT |...
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04
Mar

Ocean KAN Listening Sessions – A pre-UNOC 2025 Event in the Western Indian Ocean Region

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Ocean Knowledge Action Network (Ocean KAN) through the Ocean Knowledge Action Network -Western Indian Ocean (TOKAN-WIO) in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ECSN) is inviting young ocean actors, young ocean professionals and early-career scientists working on actions in the marine and coastal environments within the Western Indian Ocean...
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03
Mar

Seagrass Mapping Takes Root in the Western Indian Ocean

Groundbreaking initiative will enhance conservation efforts and climate action [Zanzibar City, March 3, 2025] – The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), in collaboration with The Pew Charitable Trusts and the University of Southampton, has announced the launch of the Large-Scale Seagrass Mapping and Management Initiative (LaSMMI). This ambitious research endeavor will develop the...
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25
Feb

Join the WiMS Womentoring Program!

The Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new mentorship initiative—the WiMS Womentoring Program. This program is designed to foster growth and empowerment among women in marine science by pairing experienced professionals (womentors) with emerging talents (womentees). Participants will benefit from valuable networking opportunities and receive guidance...
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21
Feb

Webinar- Equality in the Western Indian Ocean Blue Economy: For ALL Women and Girls

In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS), in collaboration with the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, invites you to join us for an insightful webinar on “Equality in the Western Indian Ocean Blue Economy: For ALL Women...
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29
Jan

Volume 23, Issue 2 of WIOJMS has been published!

We are pleased to announce that the latest issue of the Western Indian Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) is now available! Volume 23, Issue 2 brings together a wealth of research contributions that delve into critical marine science topics in the Western Indian Ocean region. Influence of Covid-19 restrictions on the status of mangrove vegetation...
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23
Jan

Funding opportunities for private sector in waste management

NORAD has issued a call for proposals for private sector actors in renewable energy and waste management. The initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth through renewable energy production and waste management improvements in developing countries, targets private companies, both Norwegian and international. The objective of the grant scheme is to contribute to: Increased access...
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23
Jan

Webinar- 30×30 and Beyond: Improving Effective MPA Management

As the global community increasingly prioritizes the management effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs), it’s crucial to address the challenges and opportunities that come with this commitment. Join us for an insightful webinar titled “30×30 and Beyond: Strategies for Effective MPA Management,” set to explore what ‘effectively managed areas’ mean in the context of the...
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22
Jan

Discovering the Depths: A Stunning Photographic Catalogue of Saya de Malha Bank’s Marine Biodiversity

We are pleased to present a photographic catalogue that highlights the rich marine biodiversity of the Saya de Malha Bank, showcasing 113 identified taxa from its shallow waters (less than 100 m depth). The images were captured during the 2018 R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen ecosystem survey, conducted as part of the project “Characterising the marine...
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22
Jan

A Whale’s Epic Journey: From the Pacific to the Indian Ocean

In a remarkable discovery, researchers led by Ekaterina Kalashnikova from BCSS have documented the longest recorded migration of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), an adult male that traversed an astonishing 13,046 km between breeding grounds in the eastern Pacific and the southwest Indian Ocean, with potential travel extending up to 18,000 km. This extraordinary journey,...
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20
Jan

13th WIOMSA Symposium: Call for Abstracts

Abstract submissions for the 13th WIOMSA Symposium, taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, from September 28 to October 3, 2025, are now open! We invite innovative and impactful abstracts focused on marine and coastal science and management, organized around three core themes and ten sub-themes. The deadline for submissions is March 28, 2025. Additionally, there are...
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20
Jan

Announcing the TC/ESG 2025 Call for Proposals: Navigating Sustainability Transformations towards Justice and Equity

  The Transformations Community and the Earth System Governance Project (TC ESG) in collaboration with  Wits University are pleased to announce the TC/ESG 2025 Call for Proposals. Under the theme “Navigating Sustainability Transformations towards Justice and Equity,” this year’s conference aims to gather scholars, practitioners, and creatives to share insights and foster transdisciplinary collaborations for...
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17
Dec

Exciting Opportunity: MSc Scholarships in Coral Research & Development at Mnemba Island

Are you passionate about marine conservation and eager to make a difference in your community? The Coral Research & Development Accelerator Program (CORDAP) is offering two exciting MSc scholarships designed for Tanzanian citizens, focusing on the restoration of the coral reefs around Mnemba Island, Unguja. These positions not only present a chance to engage in...
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16
Dec

13th WIOMSA Symposium: First Announcement and Call for Abstracts

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, in collaboration with the Nairobi Convention and UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Sub Commission for Africa & the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) Secretariat are pleased to announce the Thirteenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, which will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from September...
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13
Dec

New Funding Opportunity for Marine Conservation Management – Hifadhi Blu Call for Concept Notes

The Hifadhi Blu Programme—a collaborative initiative by WIOMSA, Advanced Conservation Strategies (ACS), WIOMPAN, and the Minderoo Foundation—announces a new funding opportunity through a call for concept notes. This initiative aims to enhance marine conservation management and improve the effectiveness of Marine Conservation Area (MCA) management in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. The Western Indian...
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11
Dec

Virtual Workshop: Designing Multiple-Driver Experiments

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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10
Dec

A new issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published!

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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05
Dec

Charting a Sustainable Future: Madagascar’s First National Marine Biodiversity Symposium Sparks Action

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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05
Dec

The WIOMSA Annual Report 2023

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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04
Dec

Call for Applications: Sustainable Coastal Growth and Resilience

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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04
Dec

Blue Food Futures Program Inaugural Research Grant

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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04
Dec

DOSI Fisheries Working Group Mesopelagic Survey Invitation

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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27
Nov

Call for Nominations to the African and Adjacent Island States Taskforce for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030)

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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27
Nov

Bridging Knowledge Systems: Co-Producing Sustainable Ocean Plans with Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge for Equitable Ocean Governance

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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21
Nov

Request for Proposals: Conservation Finance Partner

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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21
Nov

Applications Open: Young Explorers & NEW Early Career Explorers – OceanX Education

Are you a student or early career professional with a demonstrated passion for ocean science, media and storytelling, and exploration?  OceanX Education is excited to announce that applications for transit programs on board the R/V OceanXplorer in 2025 are open!  These two programs will be run in multiple cohorts throughout 2025 and applications will be...
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11
Nov

Register for the Introduction to Coral Reef Management Online Course

The Reef Resilience Network is excited to announce a new self-paced online course: Introduction to Coral Reef Management. This course is designed to provide marine managers and practitioners with the foundational knowledge necessary to support coral reef resilience. The free, globally accessible course consists of four lessons which take about five hours to complete: Lesson 1: Coral Reef Ecology Lesson 2: Threats to Coral Reefs Lesson 3:...
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11
Nov

One Ocean Science Congress: Call for Abstracts and Town Hall Meetings

The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), a special event under the Third United Nations Conference on the Oceans (UNOC3), will take place from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Nice, France. This Congress aims to provide Heads of State and the public with critical scientific insights into the ocean’s health and future, guiding conservation and...
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01
Nov

SCALABLE Call for Proposals: Training Courses to Support Science-Policy Integration in the WIO

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) invites proposals for organizing training courses as part of the Sustainable Blue Future in the Western Indian Ocean – Institutional Strengthening through Science, Capacity, and Assimilation for a Sustainable Blue Future – SCALABLE” program (2023-2026). This competitive call aims to enhance the science-policy interface in the WIO...
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31
Oct

WIOMSA Launches New Publication: Seagrass in Tanzania: Guidelines to Support Restoration

On October 28, 2024, WIOMSA launched a new publication, “Seagrass in Tanzania: Guidelines to Support Restoration,” during the kick-off meeting for the Seagrass Mapping and Management (SWIM2) Project in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This comprehensive guide aims to bolster restoration efforts for seagrass meadows in Tanzania and the broader Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, particularly in areas...
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31
Oct

The WIOMSA Newsbrief: Special Election Edition

The latest WIOMSA Newsbrief is here, spotlighting the upcoming election of WIOMSA Country Coordinators. In August 2024, WIOMSA invited nominations for the role of Country Coordinator, giving members the opportunity to propose candidates. Below are the confirmed nominees standing for election. Nominees not listed either declined, did not meet the criteria, or did not respond...
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28
Oct

Exciting Launch of the Hifadhi Blu Program: A Game Changer for Marine Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Hifadhi Blu (Conserve Blue), a groundbreaking four-year initiative aimed at enhancing the management effectiveness of Marine Conservation Areas in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Officially launched during the WIOMPAN Capacity Strategy Building Workshop in Cape Town on October 24, 2024, Hifadhi Blu is a collaborative effort between WIOMSA,...
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08
Oct

Save the Date! IPOS Consultation Webinar: Introducing ‘Towards IPOS’ to WIO-ECSN

The International Panel for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) consortium, in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ECSN), is thrilled to announce a consultation webinar to introduce the “Towards IPOS Initiative” to WIO-ECSN. The Towards IPOS initiative aims to enhance the global ocean knowledge-decision interface by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. WIO-ECSN, a...
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07
Oct

The WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published

The latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out! As we reflect on recent developments in the Western Indian Ocean region, the September issue highlights key outcomes from the Eleventh Meeting of the Nairobi Convention Conference of Parties (COP 11), showcasing renewed commitments to ocean conservation and governance. We celebrate the exciting announcements of WIOMSA’s...
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20
Sep

2024 African Conservation Awards Nominations Now Open

The Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 African Conservation Awards. This prestigious annual celebration recognises the vital contributions of rangers and their supporters in conservation efforts across the magnificent land and seascapes of Africa. The African Conservation Awards welcome members of the public, non-profits,...
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20
Sep

Call for Contributions: Special Edition of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science

Theme: Livelihoods and Gender Dimensions in Small-Scale Fisheries in the WIO Region Small-scale fisheries (SSF) play a pivotal role in the livelihoods of coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, providing essential income and employment through both fishing and the broader fishery-based value chain. However, many participants in these fisheries operate informally and...
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29
Aug

Orcas spotted in Tanzania!

A large family group of orcas – a.k.a. killer whales – (Orcinus orca) was recently observed in coastal waters of southern Tanzania during dedicated cetacean research conducted by the Tanzania Cetacean Program (TCP) in collaboration with Marine Mammals Research Association, Deniz Memelileri Araştırma Derneği (DMAD) and Mnazi Bay Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park (MBREMP). Orcas are a globally distributed species...
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27
Aug

Nominations open: Election of WIOMSA Country Coordinators

WIOMSA is excited to announce the election process for new WIOMSA Country Coordinators! The terms of the current WIOMSA Country Coordinators have come to an end. As outlined in the WIOMSA Constitution, Country Coordinators are elected by members within their respective countries. Nominations for these positions are now open! Country Coordinator Election Process As per the...
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27
Aug

13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) are proud to co-host the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in Mombasa, Kenya, in October 2025! This event will feature a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and virtual participation. The first call for abstracts, along with comprehensive details about...
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27
Aug

2025 Indo-Pacific Fish Conference: Call for Special Sessions

The 2025 ASI-IPFC 12 conference organizers invite proposals for Special Sessions, especially for those that tight up with the main themes of the conference: Conservation and Transition. If you wish to submit a proposal, please aim to incorporate some of the points below in your proposal (point 1 being obligatory) An identified session convenor and have at...
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27
Aug

WIO-ECSN Survey: Shaping our Path

The Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ESCN) is conducting a crucial survey to shape its strategic direction for 2024-2027. As a member or partner, your feedback will significantly impact how the network evolves, enabling it to better serve your needs and expectations. The survey aims to gather insights into how you define the...
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26
Aug

Webinar: How citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3

Join the World Water Quality Alliance webinar to explore how citizen science can play a pivotal role in elevating water quality and driving progress toward SDG Target 6.3, and to improve water quality. Register here: https://un-org-unep.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkfID26JRjOhe53U8tsmXQ This webinar will launch a policy and technical brief that calls for international policymakers and local communities to collaborate...
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26
Aug

Launch: Guidelines for the Restoration, Creation and Management of Saltmarshes and Tidal flats

Welands International is pleased to welcome you to the launch of the Guidelines for the Restoration, Creation, and Management of Saltmarshes and Tidal Flats. These vital ecosystems support unique wildlife, provide local income, and are crucial for coastal protection and carbon storage. However, they face threats from coastal development, sea level rise, and other pressures....
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23
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: The story about Magumba

By Sofia Chambe, Mozambique Impact of this particular fish species in Mozambique fishing community Magumba is the name given to a specific fish species that scientifically is named Hilsa Kelle or Kelee shad. It is characterised by the presence of many spines, sized 9 to 14 centimetres long. The females are always larger than the...
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21
Aug

Journeys To The Sea: A Lesson From An Elderly Fisherman

By Alberto Mavume, Mozambique   This story takes place within the Incomáti Estuary, located in the Southeastern part of Africa, north of Maputo Bay, Mozambique. The area comprises the downstream part of the Incomati River that rises in South Africa, and then flows through South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique to reach the Indian Ocean in...
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19
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: The Maritime World

By Muntaziyah Jimale, Somali Growing up in both New Zealand and Australia provided me with a childhood filled with adventures and fond memories by the sea. The stunning coastal landscapes, pristine beaches in middle of the Pacific Ocean, and endless possibilities for exploration shaped my deep connection to the ocean and the maritime world. As...
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16
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: The Allure of the Endless blue wonder

By Jeremiah Waswa, Kenya The Indian Ocean, a vast expanse of cerulean mystery, had always been a whisper in my childhood, a siren song carried on the wind from my mother’s stories. Born in the heart of Western Kenya, in agricultural lands overlooking the slopes on Mt. Elgon and surrounded by the fertile loam soil...
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14
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Family Tradition

By Adil George, Zanzibar The ocean is part of my everyday life. First of all, it’s a family tradition. My grandfather was a fisherman. His uncle was a fisherman, and my uncles were fishermen. So, we are coming from a family line of fishers. And then my dad’s uncle was a skipper. He used to...
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12
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Diver’s Tale

By Anselmo Gaspar, Mozambique In the summer of 1996, in the Quirimbas Archipelago, Cabo Delgado Province, me from the Ministry for the Coordination of Environmental Affairs (MICOA), was selected with other technicians from the Institute of Fisheries Research (IIP) and the Provincial Directorate for the Coordination of Environmental Action (DPCA) of Cabo Delgado, together with...
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09
Aug

A new volume of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science is here!

The latest issue of WIOJMS has been published! Covering diverse topics ranging from fisheries, microplastic pollution, marine mammals, to microalgae and coastal habitats, the research papers in this latest issue share new insights for ocean science across the WIO region. To access the journal, visit: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. The issue, Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024) contains the...
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09
Aug

Career Opportunity: Director General, KMFRI

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, a State Corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs in the State Department for Blue Economy is seeking to Recruit a self-motivated professional who is a team player to fill the vacant position of Director General. Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available...
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09
Aug

Career Opportunity at SAIAB: Managing Director:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is seeking a Managing Director for the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). This is a long-term executive contract position based in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. NRF-SAIAB studies aquatic biodiversity and provides research infrastructure to the Southern African research community. The Managing Director will oversee all aspects of the institute’s operations,...
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09
Aug

MPA Finance: First Steps for Marine Managers

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are important tools for supporting the conservation and recovery of marine ecosystems. MPAs also provide critical co-benefits to nearby communities by improving fisheries management, enhancing tourism, and supporting resilient coastal communities. Despite their importance and value, it can be difficult to secure funding to support the long-term success and ongoing needs...
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09
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Rally on the Sea

By José  Randrianarimanana, Madagascar I was born in the coastal city of Toliara, home to the biggest fishermen tribe of Madagascar, the Vezo. Since a very young age, around 4 years old, my parents would bring me to the beach. At that time, around 1994, the coast of Toliara was so rich and diverse in...
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07
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Mwambao Story

By Mohamed Said Chande, Tanzania My story is about the non-governmental organisation Mwambao, which is facilitating decision making on coastal resources at the local level of Tanzanian Coastal areas. Specifically, their work to restore the health of our Coral Reefs by constructing artificial reefs, maintaining healthy marine ecosystems through mangrove restoration planting and practising diversified...
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06
Aug

Enhancing Seagrass Management and Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean

Over 250 participants from the countries of the Western Indian Ocean region and beyond joined WIOMSA and IUCN for the seagrass webinar. Seagrasses are the unsung heroes of the ocean. These underwater flowering plants found in shallow waters across the world, cover over 300,000 square km in 159 countries, forming highly productive meadows that are crucial for marine...
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05
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Blue Salty Ocean

By Loubna Mohamed Salami Hamidi, Comoros Moheli is one of the Islands in Comoros where I grew up as a young girl, with a blue salty ocean full of waves and abundancy of marine ecosystems. Living with my family in this small island where outdoor exercises like swimming was a common practice with my father...
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02
Aug

Journeys to the Sea: A Walking Sea

By Dan Ashtiva, Kenya My favorite memory of the ocean is rooted in the enchanting stories my mom and elder relatives used to tell me. They spoke of a vast body of water that would embark on a journey each day, only to return in the evening. As a child, this imagery captivated me—a mysterious...
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31
Jul

Journeys to the Sea- The Tale of Mangapwani Multipurpose Port: A Village’s Journey with the Ocean

By Rashid Mabrouk Ali, Tanzania My name is Rashid, I am 33 years old, and this is my story about the ocean. The story is about Mangapwani-Bubwini; A place where the government of Zanzibar decided to build a multipurpose port. They called it Mangapwani but I called it home. Mangapwani–Bubwini, My Village. While the government...
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29
Jul

Registeration open: African Bioacoustics Community Conference

There is just ONE day left to get your standard registration for the African Bioacoustics Community (ABC) Conference, taking place from 1st to 6th September 2024 at The Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa. The ABC Conference aims to bring together scientists and students in the field of bioacoustics from around the world, with a focus on...
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29
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Rising Waters

By Harrison Ong’anda, Kenya My first memory of the ocean was when I visited my uncle in Mombasa in 1983. This was way back when I was still in high school. One day my uncle took me to the beach, and I could see that the beach was fairly dry, but as we continued to...
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26
Jul

Reef Restoration Initiatives in the WIO: A Platform for Collaboration and Progress

The recently concluded Regional Workshop on “Reef Restoration Initiatives in the WIO for Lesson Sharing, Capacity Building, and Networking” was a huge success, laying the groundwork for future projects and collaborations. The workshop took place in Zanzibar from July 16 to 18, 2024, and brought together 41 coral reef restoration practitioners and key stakeholders from...
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26
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: A Red Blinking Light

Aciano Lipangue, Mozambique   We are a country linked to the sea. Our histories as a coastal people are all tied to the sea. We maintain our cultural heritage and loyal roots to the secular ancestral practices. Our histories comprise gastronomy, fishing, sea sports, and traditional beliefs all tied to the Indian Ocean that borders...
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24
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: The Blue Water

By Maria  Kibindu, Tanzania When I think about the ocean, I think about the blue water. I think about the blue water with the different types of fishes. I think about various biodiversity, beaches and the sun. I think about a place that people go to refresh their minds. It is a place you can...
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23
Jul

Save the date! Enhancing Seagrass Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean

WIOMSA, in collaboration with the Pew Charitable Trusts, and IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) is pleased to invite you to a webinar on Enhancing Seagrass Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean Date: 31st July 2024 Time: 1400-1600 HRS EAT Webinar Overview: This virtual meeting aims to bring together key stakeholders from the WIO...
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22
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Memories by the Sea

By Fanomezantsoa Randrianarisoa, Madagascar I must have been seven years old when my parents decided to take my three sisters and me on a seaside vacation. It was our very first seaside adventure, and I could never have imagined how the trip would be memorable. We arrived in a small seaside resort in the eastern...
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19
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Feelings of freedom

Niroshini Leelodharry, Mauritius My first memory of the ocean is associated with the popular TV serial ‘Les Dents de La Mer’, which used to be broadcasted on the local TV channels in Mauritius. The serial was about people getting killed by sharks whilst enjoying the beach during holidays. I can still remember the opening music...
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17
Jul

Now Accepting Applications! Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas Online Seminar

The Blue Nature Alliance and Colorado State University’s Center for Protected Area Management are proud to announce that we are accepting applications from now until September 13th for the Social Aspects of Marine Protected Areas Online Seminar! This 14-week program explores the critical social, ecological, and cultural dynamics of marine environments. Through live online sessions...
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17
Jul

Call for applications: Coral Bleaching Automated Stress System workshop

“Registrations are open for the Workshop “Coral Bleaching Automated Stress System (CBASS) in the Maldives – A rapid system to determine standardized coral thermal thresholds in the field” which will be held at MaRHE Center (Magoodhoo, Maldives) from 9 to 17 December 2024. The workshop will be held by Prof. Christian Voolstra a renowned coral reef researcher and ICRS...
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17
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Blue Immensity

By Ali Islame Farouk – Comoros I was born in my mother’s village in the Southwest of the Comoros, which is a long way from the ocean, but I grew up in my father’s coastal village in the Southeast. I’ve been in contact with the ocean ever since I was a child, and I’ve always...
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15
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Beyond the Seashells on the Seashore

By Jacqueline Uku, Kenya My first memory of the ocean was being on a family holiday by the ocean when I was young. I remember collecting seashells and building sandcastles. At that point in time, I never looked beyond the seashore into the deep ocean, and I never realised how much more there was to...
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15
Jul

Empowering Ocean Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean with MARCOP

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Programme (MARCOP) stands as a beacon of hope and progress for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. As global attention focuses on the urgent need to protect and sustainably manage our oceans, MARCOP emerges as a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring the long-term governance, planning, and management of this...
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15
Jul

Applications open: Leading the Way- Effective Management for Marine Conservation in Africa

The Alu School of Wildlife Conservation is pleased to announce that applications for Cohort 2 of the Leading the Way: Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa, are now open!  After spending time online and in-person with course participants of Cohort 1, we more convinced than ever that this course, the content, the...
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12
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: A Multifaceted Ocean

By Rabeca Manuel Nhancale, Mozambique For me, the ocean is a vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface. My first memory of the ocean, so to speak, was realising its vital importance to our planet. It plays a crucial role in regulating the climate, the water cycle, producing oxygen, absorbing carbon...
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10
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: The servant of the sea

By Maria Pentzel, Tanzania I grew up in the Usambara Mountains, so I had little access to the ocean when I was young. We were lucky, our grandparents lived in a city where the ocean was nearby at Tanga city. During most visits we felt like we had to go to the beach somehow, especially...
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08
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: The ocean – synonymous with both happiness and threats

By Rajaram Luximon, Mauritius As an islander, the sea and ocean are very common features for me and have always been part of my life. However, they have also been synonymous with both happiness and threats for me.     First, the happiness part. The vast stretches of sea surrounding Mauritius have often provided me...
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05
Jul

Strengthening the capacity for MPA Management: WCS requests for proposals

Request for proposals: Monitor, Control and Surveillance Training for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Managers in Zanzibar  Proposal Deadline: 19/07/2024 The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Tanzania Marine Program is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide training on monitoring, control & surveillance to MPA Managers in Zanzibar. WCS is supporting the implementation of the USAID Heshimu...
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05
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Understanding the Origin

By Nair Aboubacar Allaoui, Comoros First of all, we have to understand the origin. Where we come from. I’m coming from a family where my birth grandfather came from Yemen. We were raised to stories about our ancestors doing commerce, from Yemen to East Africa. They were Arabs. They came by the ocean with their...
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03
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: The Source of Life

Pascal Thoya, Kenya I don’t have a specific memory of the ocean. The ocean has always been there. For me. I was born in a family that depended on fisheries. My mom used to work in the local fisheries cooperative, and fisheries contributed a lot to my family in terms of livelihood, food, and income....
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03
Jul

Job opening: Business Development Specialist – Technical Proposal Writer

Position: Business Development Specialist – Technical Proposal Writer Opportunity Type: Contract Location: Remote Language: English Sectors: Environment, Energy and Climate Change Epsilon Innovation Group is an R&D-based consulting firm specializing in renewable energy, climate change, environment, blue economy, policy, and risk analysis.   Epsilon has a comprehensive multi- disciplinary consulting outfit with highly experienced professionals serving...
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03
Jul

Just launched- The MPA Finance Toolkit

Marine protected areas (MPAs) play an important role in protecting habitat, managing fisheries, supporting marine biodiversity, and providing many related co-benefits to coastal communities. Despite their ecological, social, and economic value, almost two-thirds of MPAs around the world lack sufficient funding for effective management of their areas. The new MPA Finance Toolkit is a first-stop resource for...
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02
Jul

The June issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are thrilled to announce the release of the June 2024 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief, where we highlight the exciting events and initiatives that have taken place over the past quarter. The global ocean community has been abuzz with activity, from the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, which set a new foundation for ocean...
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01
Jul

Call for Applications: WE lead Program

WE Africa has opened applications for its 5th cohort of WE lead, a 12-month transformation leadership experience. The programme is looking for 20 African women environmental leaders from across the continent to join the WE Africa community. The program has been designed by leadership experts and co-created with our WE Africa fellows since 2021 and...
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01
Jul

Journeys to the Sea: Back to Our Origin- the Ocean

By Ranjaliva Vero Ramanihanitramalala, Madagascar When I think about the ocean, several terms come to my mind: vastness, power, beauty, majestic, serene, powerful, mysterious, dynamic, life sustaining, inspiring, tranquil, pristine, endless, magnificent, unpredictable, expansive, diverse, fluid, ancient, ever-changing. These words attempt to convey the various aspects and impressions I associate with the ocean, but it is...
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28
Jun

Regional Ocean Governance Meeting held in Namibia

From June 26-28, 2024, the city of Swakopmund, Namibia, played host to a crucial Regional Ocean Governance meeting, organized by the Nairobi Convention and the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy Directorate of the African Union Commission. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to address the urgent challenges affecting coastal and marine ecosystems. The meeting aimed...
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28
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: Solace near the ocean’s shores

By Hassan Adan Ali, Somali My first memory of the ocean dates back to when I was around 8 to 10 years old. I remember the excitement of going to the ocean for the first time, accompanied by my dad. As we approached the shore, the intensity of the waves and the unfamiliar sound of...
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27
Jun

BCSS Empowers Environmental Leaders across Oceans

By Ekaterina Kalashnikova  The Bazaruto Centre for Scientific Studies (BCSS) Scientific Training Programme (STP) does not finish once an internship placement comes to an end. We value new connections and always try to stay in touch with our students. This enables us to provide broader support in all aspects of career development that extents way...
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26
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: Loving the sea was a given

By Yuneeda Oozeeraully, Mauritius Passionate about the oceans, I have pursued my education and career in that direction. I always knew that I wanted to study the ocean and it played a fundamental role in shaping who I am today. So where did it all start? For as far as I can remember, I have...
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24
Jun

Save the date: UN Ocean Decade Side Event

DELIVERING THE SCIENCE WE NEED FOR THE OCEAN WE WANT FROM BARCELONA TO SAN JOSÉ AND NICE… AND BEYOND 25 JUNE 13.30 – 14.45 CEST UNESCO HQ Room XI and online During the 57th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC) Executive Council, this side event will present Member States with the key outcomes and recommendations of the...
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24
Jun

Job opportunities: Rhodes University

Rhodes University is pleased to announce the following academic and support staff vacancies: Associate Professor/Professor in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science. Division of Ichthyology & Fisheries Science, Rhodes University, Makhanda. Closing date: June 28. https://ru.simplify.hr/Vacancy/95328 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor of Marine Biology (permanent post); Department of Zoology & Entomology, Rhodes University, Makhanda. Closing date: July 2. https://ru.simplify.hr/Vacancy/95689...
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24
Jun

FAO courses on other effective area-based conservation measures

The FAO e-learning Academy is pleased to announce two e-learning courses on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs): An introduction to Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures in Marine Fisheries This course provides the background and context on other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in marine fisheries. The content covered in the course includes: the origins...
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24
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The maritime delegate, the crow and the island

By Micas Filipe Macamo, Mozambique In November 1990 I arrived on Inhaca Island, east of Maputo, as a maritime delegate. The Island government, the Maritime Biology Station and the local population were in an open, paid war to eliminate the so-called Indian crow that had just invaded the island.The combat consisted of eliminating the crow...
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21
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The First Steps to the ocean

By RAHARISON Hajaina, Madagascar My name is Hajaina, and I was born in Fort-Dauphin, a coastal town in the South-East of Madagascar. At the age of 10, I discovered an unconditional love for the sea. Days were filled with laughter and games, alongside passionate fishermen who populated the shoreline. However, my parents, fearing the dangers...
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17
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The Big Lake

By Susan Otieno, Kenya I grew up at the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. For us the lake was everything and our life revolved around it. It provided us with water, it was a source of leisure, it was a point of connectivity with our neighbours, and it provided food for us and our...
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17
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The forest in the middle of the sea

By Arshad Rawat, Mauritius My journey in oceanography began in 2006 after completing my engineering degree from Bordeaux University. I became interested in the applications of mathematical modelling to geofluids which instilled my interest in oceanography. This started my journey to where I am today, as it influenced my decision to undertake an internship in...
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14
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The sea is everything

By Kamal Thabiti Soudjay, Comoros  The sea is like everything for us in Comoros. Why? Because from food and food security aspects to cultural connections, and health, the sea is everything.  The sea provides us with our daily meals. We eat seafood every day. If it is not fish but could be Topaz or other...
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12
Jun

Journeys to the Sea: The Ocean I did not know

By Tsiamidy Onjatina Tolojanahary, Madagascar I’m Tsiamidy, and I’m from the highlands of Madagascar, a place far away from the ocean. It might sound strange if I say I didn’t know much about the ocean, as an island person. But that was me, kind of sad, right? But the truth is, I did not have...
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10
Jun

Blue Leadership Journey for Ocean Sustainability: Training for Multipliers

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) is delighted to invite you to apply for a 6-days in person Training Workshop “Blue Leadership for Ocean Sustainability” from 16-21st September 2024 in Zanzibar. Applications close on 30th June 2024. Background We are experiencing a fundamental shift. The socio-ecological transformation towards a just and safe future...
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10
Jun

IOI-SA Notice: Ocean Governance Training Programme

The International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa (IOI-SA) is happy to announce that the annual 4-week Ocean Governance Training Programme will take place from 4-29 November 2024. Save the date, and don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the 2024 cohort. For more information, please visit https://ioisa.org/ocean-governance-training-programme-2024/ or download the course Brochure 2024. To...
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10
Jun

Call for applications: Early Career Publication Honor

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) invites applications for the 2024 Limnology & Oceanography Letters Early Career Publication Honor that pays the publication cost of open-access articles authored by Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in need. The Honor was conceived and is managed by ASLO’s Raelyn Cole Editorial (RCE) Fellows to support publication of innovative...
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16
May

Inaugural Regional Workshop: Nature-Based Tourism in the Blue Economy 

A collaborative effort between WIOMSA, the School of Wildlife Conservation at the African Leadership University, and the Ministry of Tourism Zanzibar, gathered 26 participants from Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, and Tanzania to discuss various aspects of nature-based tourism within the blue economy.  Officially opened on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of...
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16
May

IMCC7: Second Call for Abstracts

After nearly 700 submissions from 67 nations, IMCC7 is opening a second call for abstracts on popular demand! The International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) is the single largest gathering of ocean conservationists in the world. The meeting brings together those from many walks of life, including but not limited to researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, artists,...
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16
May

Great Metrics and Insights Featured in the New BCSS Brochure

This month marks an exciting step for BCSS, as they launch a new brochure, showcasing over six years of dedicated work in and around the iconic Bazaruto seascape spanning 1,430 square kilometres across five islands. These waters are home to high species diversity, and BCSS made its mission to support the environmental management of this...
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16
May

Deep- Sea and Ocean Science MOOC 2024

The University of Seychelles, is pleased on announce a 6-week online course. If  you  are  interested  in the  Deep-Sea   and  Open  Ocean,   this course   will provide  you  with  a  basic   introduction  to  these unique   ecosystems,  the   environmental   driving  forces    that shape   life  in  the  deep  sea,   how  animals   have  adapted   to survive  in  these   harsh   environments, ...
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11
May

Online Workshop: Fish Spawning Aggregations and Fishers’ Knowledge

The IUCN’s Snapper, Seabream and Grunt Specialist Group is holding a global online workshop on  that will summarize successful examples of fish spawning aggregation (FSA) science and conservation using fishers’ knowledge. The objective of the workshop is to provide  training  and  networking  opportunities   for  fishers,  researchers, managers, and others to amplify fish spawning aggregation (FSA) conservation...
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07
May

Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Supporting Local Fisheries Co-managed Areas, LMMAs, and MPAs

WIOMSA, with funding from the Blue Nature Alliance, is strengthening projects focused on improving the management effectiveness of MPAs and community-managed marine areas. Our goal is to enhance local livelihoods and promote community fisheries by emphasizing biodiversity protection. We are pleased to announce a call for proposals aimed at providing small grants to support local...
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07
May

Oceans Without Borders Vacancies

Oceans Without Borders, a unique collaboration between &BEYOND – a luxury travel company with its roots in conservation and experiential guest experiences, and Africa Foundation – a non-profit organisation dedicated to community-led development and conservation of Africa’s natural environments has three marine orientated positions open! Oceans Without Borders Project Manager: Location: Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania....
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25
Apr

Launch of the State of the Coast for Zanzibar

The Department of Environment and the First Vice President’s Office in Zanzibar formally launched two new publications yesterday:  the “State of the Coast Report for Zanzibar” and “Bahari Yetu.”  The event was graced by Guest of Honor, H.E Othman Masoud Sharif, the First Vice President of Zanzibar, who emphasised the importance of these publications for...
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23
Apr

New publication: Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries Mini Lab Delivery Report

A collaboration between the Presidential Delivery Bureau (PDB) and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries (MoBEF) of Zanzibar, Tanzania, led to the organization of a three-day Mini Delivery Lab (MDL) in October 2023 whose primary objective was to formulate implementation roadmaps for the key priorities within MoBEF’s blue economy sector. Financial support for the...
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23
Apr

DevRes conference: Call for Abstracts

Dev Res 2024: Reaching the Sustainable Development Goals in a polarized world The Development Research (DevRes) conference is accepting abstracts! The conference, taking place in Lund, on 21 – 23 October 2024, will gather Swedish affiliated researchers working in fields linked to development and sustainability. Keynote speakers Five keynote speakers are now confirmed. They include Dr. Susan...
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22
Apr

Unlocking the Secrets of Mangroves: A Rufiji Delta Journey

The Western Indian  Ocean Mangrove Network  is pleased to announce the release of a documentary on the Rufiji Delta Mangroves. Rufiji River Delta in Tanzania hosts one of the largest contiguous mangrove forests in the Western Indian Ocean region, covering over 50,000 ha. The delta the mangrove forest represents a complex coupled nature-human system with...
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22
Apr

The BCSS Annual Marine Debris report has been published

A year of monitoring coastal ecosystems of Benguerra Island has provided the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) with extensive data on the marine debris found. As part of the Ocean Observatory’s Research Theme 4: Marine Debris Monitoring, during 42 collections a total of 125 hours were spent removing marine debris, yielding more than 1500...
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22
Apr

Job opportunity: Media, Design & Communications support specialist

The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies has an exciting new opportunity for a passionate and experienced person to provide Media, Design & Communications support for the team. This position will help BCSS  communicate and visualise its research globally. This role offers a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating inspiring narratives using a variety of...
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14
Apr

Seminar: Practical actions to strengthen capacity for deep-water research in Africa

The University if Seychelles is pleased to announce a seminar on strengthening capacity for deep-water research in Africa by Dr Kirsty McQuaid. Date: 26th April 2024, 12 PM GMT+ 4 (1 PM EAT) Register here: Zoom Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...
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08
Apr

Job opportunity: WIO-Seagrass Mapping Project Coordinator

Job Title: WIO Seagrass Mapping Project Coordinator Organization: Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Location: Flexible within the Western Indian Ocean region Duration: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract Start Date: 1st June 2024  About WIOMSA: The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) is a regional, non-profit, membership organization devoted to the promotion of marine science...
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05
Apr

Call for Commissioned Research Proposals: SCALABLE

WIOMSA, through the Sustainable Blue Future in the Western Indian Ocean – Institutional Strengthening through Science, Capacity, and Assimilation for a Sustainable Blue Future – SCALABLE, is inviting full proposals for selected research topics. Background The blue economy holds immense potential for sustainable development, offering opportunities for economic growth, livelihood improvement, and marine resource conservation....
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05
Apr

Field School: Affordable and standardized practices for coastal water (COLaB)

The VOKCE project is pleased to announce a summer school training field camp to be held in collaboration with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the COLaB international initiative that aims to provide low-cost tools and standardised methods for...
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04
Apr

SCOR-Related Events at the UN Ocean Decade Conference

      Off-Site Satellite Event: Unifying the air-sea interactions community Organized by SOLAS and WG 162 OASIS 9 April, 10:00-11:30 CEST Auditorium, Media-TIC The purpose of this event, co-organized by endorsed Ocean Decade Programme Observing Air-Sea Interactions Strategy (OASIS) and the Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), is to make progress toward expanding the...
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04
Apr

WIO-COMPAS: Lancement d’ Appel à certifications

Le programme de certification des professionnels des aires marines protégées de l’océan Indien occidental (WIO-COMPAS) a le plaisir d’annoncer l’ouverture des candidatures pour l’évaluation des certifications de niveau 1 et de niveau 2 en français. L’événement combiné,  organisé par WIOMSA et VARUNA aura lieu du 1er au 4 août 2024, probablement à l’île Maurice. La...
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02
Apr

The latest Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

The March issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief highlights WIOMSA and partners activities for the first quarter of the year. The key feature of the Newsbrief is the launch of the Regional Centre of Excellence  (RCoE) by the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, a significant event that aims to promote green transition and...
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02
Apr

Job Opening: Principal Associate, Coastal Wetlands and Coral Reefs

The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking a Principal Associate, Coastal Wetlands and Coral Reefs to help manage  a large-scale seagrass mapping project in the Western Indian Ocean countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Madagascar. The position will also support the inclusion of seagrass and other coastal wetlands into NDCs and engage in research and policy...
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02
Apr

New Publication – A guide to integrate coral reefs into NBSAPs

The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is pleased to share the recently released “Guide for integrating coral reefs and associated ecosystems into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)”, including a summary of the guidance document and formatted case studies. As the world is, unfortunately, on the cusp of its 4th possible global mass coral bleaching event, it is important...
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02
Apr

Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient

Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense potential for innovation and scientific advancement within Africa’s diverse landscapes and communities. Subsequently, this is why research grants such as the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research...
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27
Mar

Improving Marine & Coastal Monitoring in Southern Africa: GMES & Africa and MarCOSIO Insights

Join the GMES & Africa and MarCOSIO webinar on improving marine and coastal monitoring in Southern Africa. Date: April 3, 2024 Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT+4) During this webinar, we will delve into the remarkable advancements brought forth by the GMES & Africa and MarCOSIO projects, specifically focusing on their impact on marine and coastal...
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25
Mar

Immersive training: Nature-based tourism in the Blue Economy

WIOMSA, the Ministry of Tourism, Zanzibar and the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation are offering a regional capacity building workshop/training for practitioners who engage in Nature-based tourism (NBT) in the blue economy in the western Indian ocean (WIO) region. Nature-based tourism contributes significantly to sustainable development. It can contribute to poverty reduction, economic...
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14
Mar

Save the Date: Scaling Global MPA Capacity to Reach 30×30

Join an interactive networking event at the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona To implement the 30x 30 target, the Blue Nature Alliance is partnering with the EU Ocean Governance project, MedPAN and other global practitioners to co-lead an initiative called “Scaling Global MPA Capacity to Reach 30×30: Cultivating a Systems Approach to Action”. This...
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14
Mar

Moving from Science to Action on Ocean Acidification

You are invited to join the ocean acidification event at the UN Decade of Ocean Science Conference taking place in Barcelona April 10-12, 2024.   “Moving from Science to Action on Ocean Acidification: Why Does It Matter?  How Is It Being Achieved?” will occur on April 11 between 8:30am-9:45am (with 7:30am coffee) at the Barcelona International Convention Center....
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14
Mar

IORA Blue Carbon Hub Early Career Ocean Professionals Program- Call for applications

Blue carbon ecosystems help support food security and livelihoods and play an important role in disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, when degraded they can become significant sources of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change. Robust science, policy and governance frameworks are key to protection and restoration of this important natural...
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13
Mar

Exciting Training Opportunity: Science of Artisanal Mariculture and Village Farming Certificate

Are you passionate about artisanal mariculture and village farming? We are thrilled to announce the launch of a certificate course in the  Science of Artisanal Mariculture and Village Farming; offered by a consortium of Belgian and Malagasy Universities! This certificate course aims to train Masters/Engineers in artisanal mariculture, focusing on aquaculture of holothuroids (sea cucumbers),...
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29
Feb

Webinar: MPA Ecological monitoring

Two methods to assess coral reef fish and urchin populations The need for research and monitoring for adaptive management of marine protected areas (MPAs) is well understood in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and there are currently national and regional programs that undertake research and monitoring of coral reefs. Nonetheless, limitations include inadequate funds and...
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27
Feb

Call for applications: Reef heritage vulnerability; DIDEM thematic school

The DIDEM project and Monaco Explorations are pleased to announce a regional thematic school dealing with coral reef heritage vulnerability that will be held in Seychelles in June 2024 to provide doctoral and post-doctoral scientists, coral reef managers, NGO experts the opportunity to share experiences, knowledge and methods and to be a part of an...
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23
Feb

MSP Data Tools and Guidance Workshop

The Technical Expert Group (TEG) on data for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is holding a workshop to present the outputs of their work on MSP data tools and guidance. Since its establishment in 2020, the TEG has been dealing with the current state of play of MSP data management, thus also supporting “Action I: Data...
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23
Feb

V.ECOP Days 2024: Call for Contributors

We are looking for creative, ambitious, exciting initiatives led by early career ocean professionals that will contribute to implementing the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. If you are within the first 10 years of work or independent research, including graduate studies, we would love to hear from you. Work being carried out...
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20
Feb

Save the date! Webinar on Fisheries-Related OECMs in the Western Indian Ocean

There many different types of area-based fisheries management measures being used that have the potential to qualify as Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in  the Western Indian Ocean region. During the Nairobi Convention Science to Policy Meeting in Maputo Mozambique on  5th – 7th December 2023, the importance and role of fisheries-related OECMs was...
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20
Feb

MBA for Business Conservation: Applications are open!

The ALU School of Business’ MBA Programme has been relaunched! The School of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with the School of Business to deliver a conservation specialisation that contextualises the MBA learning journey with practical and academic insights from carefully curated conservation and sustainability topics, including mentorship from leading conservation and sustainability experts. This joint...
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12
Feb

Call for Applications: Enforcement and Compliance Management Course

Enforcement and Compliance Management Course for Western Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Practitioners The Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Area Professional Network (WIOMPAN) is pleased to announce a regional compliance and enforcement training that will be held in April 2024 to provide marine conservation practitioners in charge of compliance and enforcement activities in MPAs and LMMA...
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12
Feb

Call for Hosts for V.ECOP Days 2024

Are you an Early Career Ocean Professional looking to participate in the Ocean Decade Conference but unable to make it to Barcelona? You can still contribute online! In 2024, V.ECOP Day will return, in a hybrid format, linking the international in-person Conference with the global ECOP community. V.ECOP Days is looking for enthusiastic hosts for...
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12
Feb

Position Available: Chief of Party for USAID/Madagascar

Chief of Party (CoP) USAID/Madagascar Marine Conservation, Sustainable Development and Governance project The University of Rhode Island, Coastal Resources Center seeks a Chief of Party to lead a five-year USAID-funded Marine Conservation, Sustainable Development and Governance project in Madagascar. The COP will provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction. The COP will be a personal services...
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12
Feb

The 2024 Call for SCOR Working Groups is Open!

The SCOR Secretariat invites proposals for new working groups to commence activities in late 2024. Deadline for submission: 17 May 2024. Instructions, guidelines, and a template to help prepare the proposals can be found here. The selection of the new SCOR working groups will take place at the 2024 SCOR Annual Meeting scheduled to take place in...
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07
Feb

The Ocean Decade Vision 2030: White Paper Review Process

Help shape the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 process: take part in the review of the 10 White Papers! A milestone initiative of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (‘Ocean Decade’), Vision 2030 is a strategic ambition setting process which aims to identify a common measure of success for each of...
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06
Feb

Webinar: Sand mining – risks and opportunities for global sustainability

Sand is the unsung hero of our cities. But extraction is causing massive social and ecological impacts. SwedBio at Stockholm Resilience Centre, the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management through the Swedish Ocean Platform to End Poverty are pleased to invite you to a webinar to explore the...
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06
Feb

Coastal Geomorphology Mapping and Shoreline Change Analysis Training

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in collaboration with LocateIT is organizing an online training on Coastal Geomorphology Mapping and Shoreline Change Analysis . The objective of the training workshop is to meet the GMES & Africa objective of building capacity for the uptake, use and development of Earth Observation application...
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05
Feb

Opportunity at WCS Madagascar: Marine Scientific Advisor

The Wildlife Conservation Society is pleased to announce an opening for a marine scientific advisor in Madagascar to support their marine teams nationally in science that enhances conservation decision-making by communities, NGOs, and government agencies and supports the team in the development, implementation, and management of the field-level activities for the marine conservation program. He/she...
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01
Feb

30 Years of WIOMSA: Taking Stock of 30 Years of Swedish Government Support to WIOMSA

WIOMSA is celebrating 30 years since its founding in 1993! To commemorate this achievement, we have produced a booklet 30 Years of WIOMSA, to reflect on the Swedish Government’s three decades of support for the advancement of marine science in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. The booklet focuses on the origins of WIOMSA; highlighting...
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01
Feb

Call for expressions of interest to host the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

We are seeking expressions of interest in hosting the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in the second half of 2025. The Symposium  brings together a wide community of scientists and practitioners to discuss, promote, and advance maritime science and management. We are soliciting expressions of interest from Western Indian Ocean (WIO)-based organizations interested in serving as...
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30
Jan

Career Opportunity at Conservation International

East African Director Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society,...
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30
Jan

IMCC7 in Cape Town, South Africa: Call for Proposals & Plenary Speakers

The Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program (SCBMarine) is excited to announce that IMCC7 will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 13-18, 2024. Join us to help Make Marine Science Matter ! To conserve our oceans, we need all hands-on deck – a vibrant research community connected to and collaborating with policymakers, ocean users, and...
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24
Jan

Project Launch: Advancing Strategic Ocean Communication

Communications Inc, in partnership with Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and IOC-UNESCO, are excited to welcome you to the launch of “Advancing Strategic Ocean Communication”, a collaborative, research-led project to gather evidence and co-produce ocean-climate communications guidance. This call will:  Introduce the project and its objectives  Outline key activities  Explain how you can get involved Project Introduction...
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10
Jan

Election of WiMS Steering Committee: Call for nominations

Nominations for the next Women in Marine Science (WiMS) Steering Committee are now being accepted. WiMS members are eligible to nominate, be nominated, and vote for the categories below: Country Representative Tanzania Country Representative Zanzibar Country Representative Seychelles Country Representative South Africa Country Representative Somalia Country Representative Reunion Country Representative Mozambique Country Representative Mauritius Country...
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06
Jan

Travel grants for the UN Ocean Decade Conference 2024 in Barcelona

Are you an early career ocean professional (ECOP) working in Belgium or from the Global South? Then this call is your opportunity to personally attend the Ocean Decade conference 2024 in Barcelona and to co-deliver the science we need, for the ocean we want. The National Decade Committee for Belgium  (NDC-BE) is pleased to announce...
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03
Jan

Leadership for marine conservation training

The School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is delighted to announce the first course in their “Leading the Way” series, targeted specifically at those working within the marine conservation sector of Africa. The course titled, ‘Leading the Way’: Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa’ is particularly relevant at this time because of the global threat to...
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03
Jan

Preparing, monitoring and responding to coral bleaching in the Western Indian Ocean

The Reef Resilience Network, with generous support of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program and The Nature Conservancy, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on preparing, monitoring and responding to coral bleaching in the Western Indian Ocean. Over the past three years, coral reefs have experienced a temporary refuge in the La Niña phase. However,...
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03
Jan

SoAF Launches Newsletter

The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology (SoAF) of the University of Dar es Salaam is excited to announce the launch of its newsletter, SoAF News! This inaugural issue showcases the captivating journey of the Kunduchi Campus through time, highlighting its unique and intriguing history. It includes a collection of articles written by individuals...
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22
Dec

Call for Proposals for SCALABLE Working Group Grants

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the launch of a new competitive grant under the SCALABLE programme to support trans-disciplinary Working Groups (WGs) to deliver solutions to the most critical challenges facing marine and coastal management in the Western Indian Ocean region. Background WIOMSA recently launched a new programme  “Sustainable Blue Future in the Western Indian...
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22
Dec

Read the latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science!

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the Western Indian Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS)! The cover image captures landfall of the deadly Idai cyclone in Mozambique in 2019, featured as one of the papers in the issue. WIOJMS Volume 22, Issue 2 contains the following articles: A decade of...
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15
Dec

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services to review WIOMSA’s internal control and management systems

 Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) is an NGO registered in Tanzania with a secretariat in Zanzibar. WIOMSA is dedicated to promoting the educational, scientific and technological development of all aspects of marine sciences in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. WIOMSA supports ocean research and management in ten countries: Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar, the Comoros, Mauritius,...
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15
Dec

The December Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out! 

Featuring insightful articles on the regional news from the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region, the publication captures highlights from the WIOMPAN Regional Learning Workshop, news from the Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network, highlights from recently published papers and WIOMSA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.  The Newsbrief also features the recently held Western Indian Ocean Science...
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28
Nov

Fully funded 2-year scholarships for the Erasmus Mundus Coastal Hazards MSc

The applications for the 3rd edition of the Erasmus Mundus Master Programme on Coastal Hazards, Risks, Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation are now open. This is a unique 2-year MSc programme, where students will have the opportunity to study in three different universities in Europe, with the first semester in Spain at University of Cantabria, the second...
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23
Nov

Collaboration for MOU Development: Creating the Kenya-Tanzania Transboundary Marine Conservation Area

A proposed transboundary marine conservation area (TBCA) between Kenya and Tanzania is currently under development for the enhancement of coastal biodiversity conservation between the two countries. An assembly held from 20th to 21st November in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, brought together more than 20 delegates for the co-design of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for...
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22
Nov

A Year of Milestones and Impact- The WIOMSA 2022 Annual Report is out!

WIOMSA’s 2022 Annual report captures the scope of impact that the Association had in 2022. The publication features the significant strides WIOMSA made in the past year in enhancing the excellence and quality of regional ocean science; advancing science and policy; strengthening capacities for ocean governance; and sharing the passion for science across audiences. Citing...
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17
Nov

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Examining kelp bed standing-stock blue carbon potential

An opportunity exists for a Postdoctoral for 2024_25 within the African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme Project entitled “Multidisciplinary study of mesophotic sea-forest (Ecklonia radiata) in iSimangaliso MPA: its biodiversity, climate mitigation and socio-ecological resilience value”. This project is led by Nelson Mandela University and is closely associated with the WILDTRUST’s Blue Action Project entitled “Building socio-ecological...
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13
Nov

Building Capacity In Marine Spatial Planning In the WIO

The 4th phase of the Institutional Strengthening for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)- an advanced international training programme on planning for a sustainable blue future in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO)- is underway in Zanzibar. Previous phases of the programme were held in Sweden in February (phase 1); on an online platform (phase 2); and in...
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10
Nov

Shaping the Path Ahead For Ocean Governance at the Marine Regions Forum

Three days of the engaging Marine Regions Forum culminated in noteworthy dialogues on ocean governance between experts in science, policy, industry, and ocean conservation from around the world. Discussions on inclusivity and innovation set the stage for a day dedicated to idea exchanges on implementation pathways for strengthened ocean governance at regional and national scales....
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08
Nov

Inclusivity and Innovation In Ocean Governance Take Center Stage at the Marine Regions Forum

On the second day of the Marine Regions Forum, stakeholders gathered to explore innovative ways to strengthen regional governance.  In-depth discussions on co-designing sustainable ocean management and articulating marine spatial planning initiatives for co-creation of regional visions were the focus of workshop sessions centred on fostering a sustainable blue economy. The sessions focused on harnessing...
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07
Nov

An Exciting Start to the 2023 Marine Regions Forum

The 2023 edition of the Marine Regions Forum officially launched in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Running from 7th to 9th November 2023, the forum serves as a unique platform drawing together multiple stakeholders to deliberate on navigating ocean sustainability in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and beyond. Co-hosted by Tanzania and Seychelles, together with the...
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07
Nov

An Exciting Start to the 2023 Marine Regions Forum

The 2023 edition of the Marine Regions Forum officially launched in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Running from 7th to 9th November 2023, the forum serves as a unique platform drawing together multiple stakeholders to deliberate on navigating ocean sustainability in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and beyond. Co-hosted by Tanzania and Seychelles, together with the...
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03
Nov

Job Opening: Fisheries Analyst at Global Fishing Watch

Fisheries Analyst – Applied Research (Small Scale Fisheries) Global Fishing Watch, an international, non-profit organisation committed to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency is looking for a fisheries analyst- applied research (small scale fisheries). The Fisheries Analyst will play a key role in ensuring Global Fishing Watch delivers on its impact driven goals to better...
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02
Nov

WIOMPAN Learning Exchange Workshop Underway in Dar es Salaam!

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Area Network (WIOMPAN) Learning Workshop hosted by the Marine Parks and Reserves Unit, Tanzania kicked off on 1st November and will run till 4th November in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Drawing together 80 participants and partners,  marine protected area (MPA) directors, managers and rangers from the Western Indian Ocean...
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31
Oct

New episode of Ocean InSight Podcast released

Episode 2, Season 3: The value of local and indigenous knowledge for better management of the ocean  Local knowledge, indigenous knowledge, and co-design – ever wondered what that’s all about? Is local knowledge really as important as everyone seems to think, and might co-design even change the way we think about ocean governance? How can...
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30
Oct

PhD Opportunity- From wings to fins: ecological connectivity between seabirds, mangroves and coral reefs

Lancaster University is pleased to announce a fully funded PhD opportunity to work on ecological connectivity between seabirds, mangroves and coral reefs at Aldabra Atoll world heritage site in Seychelles. This PhD is open to international applicants, with funding for fees, living stipend, and research funds. The project will be based at Lancaster University, UK, and...
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16
Oct

UCSC Coastal Science and Policy Graduate Program is open for applications

The Coastal Science and Policy Program at the University of California Santa Cruz seeks applications from rising leaders in coastal sustainability! The application deadline is Thursday, December 20, 2023 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. This solutions-focused program has a unique practical focus, highly diverse student cohorts, and interdisciplinary faculty and courses to educate our students to pursue...
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16
Oct

Experts caution that 30×30 must not be rushed and compromise trust of small-scale fishers

By Maya Pfaff, Annika Mackensen, Carina Martens, Deidre de Vos and Arthur Tuda On 5th October 2023, WIOMSA and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) hosted a webinar to highlight the challenges and opportunities related to the current race for “30×30”. The event brought together representatives of governments and conservation NGOs with small-scale fishers...
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13
Oct

WIOMSA at 25: Celebrating the past, shaping the future.

WIOMSA celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019.  25 Years of WIOMSA: celebrating the past, shaping the future features key figures who played an important role in the creation and development of WIOMSA. These founding members reflect on the progress of WIOMSA, the difference the Association  has made in its 25 years and plans for the...
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13
Oct

Women in Marine Science

WiMS is proud to launch the video “Women in Marine Science” which showcases the inspiring women in the WIOMSA community sharing their thoughts on marine science careers for women  the Western Indian Ocean region. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
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09
Oct

Call for Proposals: Coastal Resilience of the South-West Indian Ocean

As part of the “Coastal Ecosystems Resilience of populations and coastal ecosystems in the South-West Indian Ocean” (RECOS) project, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is launching a regional call for proposals to support demonstrative field actions aimed at fostering the restoration, the management and the sustainable use of marine and coastal ecosystems. This initiative is...
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09
Oct

Save the Date: Seychelles Coastal and Marine Symposium

A gathering of environment actors to present their findings/research on the coastal and marine environment in Seychelles. The symposium will include keynote speakers, posters, and scientific talks, and public exhibitions and lectures to build education and awareness of students and the general public. Hosted by the James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI-UniSey) and the...
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Miji Bora: Mombasa City on the pathway to SMART and Sustainable City Status

A meeting of minds: Building relationships and sharing ideas will potentially put the coastal city of Mombasa onto a smart and sustainable pathway and strengthen its ability to withstand the impacts of climate change.   Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city and home to 1.2 million people. Its location on the south coast of Kenya...
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08
Oct

Voices of MARG Grantees – Microplastics are prevalent along the coast of Tanzania

The problem of microplastics – tiny plastic fragments and fibres – polluting marine and coastal ecosystems has attracted a lot of attention around the world. Now a WIOMSA-funded study has demonstrated that the pollutants are present in sediments and marine organisms in Tanzania. View the video here!  The study “Microplastics in beach sediments and cockles...
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08
Oct

Scientists warn that it’s make-or-break time for Africa’s oceans

Leading marine researchers and scientists caution that it’s make-or-break for Africa’s governments to enact and enforce ocean policies. Marine experts from around the world met in Gqeberha, South Africa, for a week in October for a symposium on the importance of cutting-edge science and innovation in underpinning marine conservation policy decisions in Africa. Africa’s foremost...
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06
Oct

The WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief which will keep you informed about WIOMSA’s activities for the July- September 2023 quarter. Together with the Blue Nature Alliance, we organized a training on sustainable marine protected area (MPA) financing that we hope will spur MPAs in the Western Indian...
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03
Oct

Environmental Research Conference and peer review workshop

Prof Ursula Scharler from the University of Kwazulu Natal has teamed up with IOP publishing to organise a peer review excellence workshop on 16th October as part of the 2023 Environmental Research conference. The workshop will focus on key aspects of peer review in environmental research, including: Peer review fundamentals Models of peer review How to become...
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29
Sep

Job Opportunity: Conservation Field Officer

The Time +Tide Foundation, which operates from the Nosy Ankao eco-lodge, Miavana by Time + Tide, in Madagascar, has created a conservation programme to focus efforts on protecting biodiversity and natural heritage in the region by promoting eco-tourism, supporting community-led conservation initiatives, preventing destructive fishing and forestry practices and developing key partnerships to research and...
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29
Sep

Register now: Navigating 30×30 – building bridges between conservation and small-scale fisheries

Invitation – 5th of October 2023!  Join us for an engaging discussion led by experts, small-scale fisher representatives, practitioners, and stakeholders in marine conservation and fisheries. This webinar will delve into the complexities of implementing 30×30 for African oceans and coasts.    Date: 5th October 2023  Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm (CAT/CET)/ (2.00-4.00 pm EAT)– please consider time differences ...
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25
Sep

Deep-Sea Seminar

The Blue Economy Research Institute of the University of Seychelles invites you to a deep-sea seminar. Event Date: 29 September 2023 Time: 09:00 – 12:30 (GMT+4) Hybrid presentation format: Physical venue: Manchester Theater, Anse Royale Campus, Seychelles. Registration is open for online participants to sign up for the event. Please  register here.       Share...
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20
Sep

Marine Regions Forum 2023 Photography Competition

The Marine Regions Forum team is excited to announce that a photography competition is open for submissions, focusing on the 2023 theme “Navigating ocean sustainability in the Western Indian Ocean and beyond.” Individuals of all ages, backgrounds, expertise, and levels of photography experience are welcome to participate. We hope that this photography competition will be...
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19
Sep

IUCN GLOBAL Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems: draft assessments of the mangrove provinces of the Western Indian Ocean region and Agulhas

The IUCN is conducting a GLOBAL Red List of Mangrove Ecosystems (RLE) whereby they are making draft assessments for each of the 40 mangrove provinces delineated in the world. Our mangrove project ‘Mangroves International Coordination Action – MICA’ is supporting the IUCN for the mangrove provinces for the Western Indian Ocean region and Agulhas (South-Africa); more specifically...
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12
Sep

Call for proposals: WIOMSA Marine Research Grant (MARG I) & the GMES and Africa MarCOSIO Grant

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MarCOSIO), are pleased to offer the Marine Research Grant (MARG I) and the GMES and Africa MarCOSIO Students Grant. Early...
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08
Sep

Save the Date: Navigating 30×30 – building bridges between conservation and small-scale fisheries

Save the Date – 5th of October 2023! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that tackles one of the most pressing challenges in the realm of marine conservation and sustainable fisheries: Navigating 30×30 – building bridges between conservation and small-scale fisheries: potential and pitfalls of other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) for African oceans and coasts. Join...
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06
Sep

International Festival of Sciences and Arts: The sea as the future of the Indian Ocean

The countries of the Indian Ocean, and the Comoros archipelago in particular, are made up of a group of islands whose sea is a remarkable source of heritage and tourism in the Indian Ocean. With a population of less than a million inhabitants living on a narrow, rich and varied island, the sea remains a...
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04
Sep

WIOMSA at the Africa Climate Summit and Climate Week

The  Africa Climate Summit & Africa Climate Week 2023 are taking place this week in Kenya, hosted by the Government of Kenya and the African Union Commission. The summit aims to address the increasing exposure to climate change and its associated costs, both globally and particularly in Africa. With the expectation of escalating climate crises in terms of frequency...
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04
Sep

Supporting Evidence Based Targets for Enhanced NDC Ambition in the WIO

In preparation for the policy work to support countries with the inclusion of blue carbon ecosystems, Pew, Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) together with partners including the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA, organised a workshop and reception on Sunday 3rd September  in Nairobi, ahead of the Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week taking...
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31
Aug

Save the Date! AfriMAQUA International Conference

Aquatic foods are a vital source of essential nutrients and contribute to food and nutrition security in many countries. By 2030, per capita fish consumption is expected to increase worldwide with the exception of Africa, due to population growth outpacing supply on this continent. Aquaculture has significantly expanded in Africa — mostly based on freshwater...
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25
Aug

Charting a Course for Marine Conservation: The Kenya-Tanzania Transboundary Collaboration Roadmap

In a world grappling with the urgent need for environmental conservation, the establishment of Transboundary Conservation Areas (TBCAs) has emerged as a critical strategy for preserving marine ecosystems. One such effort is the collaboration between Kenya and Tanzania, facilitated by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), to establish a Transboundary Conservation Area in...
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25
Aug

Launch Coral Bleaching: Toolkit & Comprehensive Guide

The Coral Reef Alliance has launched the Coral Bleaching: Toolkit & Comprehensive Guide  which gathers essential information about coral bleaching into one convenient resource. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of educational content, a handy list of tools for monitoring and alerts, and a practical checklist of steps to take before, during, and after a bleaching...
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23
Aug

Consultancy for Course Content Producers

The University of Seychelles, through its Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI-Unisey), is offering Short-term, independent consultancies for COURSE CONTENT PRODUCERS to assist in its activities in the development of a Deep-Sea and Ocean Science Course in the Western Indian Ocean. The Minderoo Foundation in partnership with UniSey, WIOMSA and Nekton, are working together to meet the needs identified...
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18
Aug

New Publications: Application of the Global Urban Monitoring Framework in Mombasa and Dar es Salaam Cities

WIOMSA and the UN Habitat are pleased to announce the release of two reports assessing the performance of two coastal cities in the Western Indian Ocean: Mombasa, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In 2019, WIOMSA,  through its Cities and Coast Project, together with the UN-Habitat,  initiated the Global Urban Monitoring Framework  (UMF) project for ...
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10
Aug

Apply for the 2023 IOI Germany Monsoon School

The International Ocean Institute is pleased to announce that applications are open for the online Monsoon School on “Generating impact in complex coastal and marine contexts: co-design and development of transdisciplinary research projects”. The course will take place online on 1 – 10 November 2023.  This 1.5 week training course will be all about collaboration...
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10
Aug

Call for Participation in the International Ocean Human Resource Development Project

The Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation is calling for students and scientists under 30 years of age to apply for an opportunity to cruise the Caribbean! OPRI sees the development of ocean leaders who will promote the sustainable use of our ocean for the next generation as an urgent issue...
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09
Aug

Call for Proposals: Ocean Innovation Challenge Blue Economy Accelerated

The UNDP Nature for Development Hub is pleased to announce that the Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) Blue Economy Accelerated 4th Call for Proposals is now open for submissions. UNDP OIC will be supporting local organizations, including start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises(SMEs), as well as local NGOs and academic organizations in coastal least developed countries...
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01
Aug

Phd/Post Doc Fellowship Opportunity with RECOS

The Indian Ocean Commission, through the “Resilience of coastal populations and ecosystems in the South-West Indian Ocean” (RECOS) project  is funding a PhD or post-doctoral fellowship on the topic of marine and coastal ecosystems (mangrove and seagrass beds) conservation and restoration in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). Nationals of IOC countries that are beneficiaries of the...
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31
Jul

The latest issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science has been published

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS)!  WIOJMS Volume 22 Issue 1 includes the following papers: Seagrass cover reduction in Zanzibar from 2006 to 2019. Danielle Purvis, Narriman The first attempts made towards the domestication of sea cucumbers in Kenya. Esther...
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31
Jul

The WIO Mangrove Network 2023 membership drive is on

Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network invites interested individuals to join the network in the effort to protect, manage and develop mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean Region. Learn more about the network and sign up for membership here: Membership – Western Indian Ocean Mangrove Network (wiomn.org)   Share this: Click to share on X (Opens...
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31
Jul

Join the dynamic MWAMBAO team!

Mwambao  is recruiting for a “Chief Technical Advisor” based in Zanzibar to implement its community-led marine co-management vision and mission https://mwambao.or.tz/ . Deadline:7th Sep 2023 After more than 10 years, MWAMBAO has become a well-recognized coastal/marine conservation actor in Tanzania and the Western Indian Ocean, engaging with a broad range of partners and funders using community-centred approaches....
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24
Jul

Commemoration of the African Day of Seas and Ocean 2023

VIRTUAL EVENT Sustainable Futures: Preserving African Seas and Oceans 25 July 2023 14:00-15:30 UTC (17:00-18.30 EAT) Protecting the ocean is everyone’s business – and so the responsibility of every African. The AU at its 22nd summit in January 2014, set a period from 2015 – 2025 as the ‘Decade of African Seas and Oceans’ and...
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24
Jul

CALL FOR 2024: INTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAM ON EARTH SYSTEM MODELLING

The International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM), located in Hamburg, Germany, is  offering  several PhD positions to outstanding students interested in interdisciplinary climate research. The PhD  is a joint program by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) and the Universität Hamburg (UHH) whose  doctoral candidates contribute to the understanding of...
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17
Jul

Save the Date: MSP Global Conference

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) and the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Commission (DG MARE) are delighted to invite you to the Online Kick-off Conference of the new phase of the MSPglobal Initiative on Wednesday 6 September 2023 from 10:00 to 13:00 (Paris time)! The project “Supporting the global implementation of international...
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17
Jul

WIO-COMPAS Programme is open for applications

The Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals Programme (WIO-COMPAS) is pleased to announce that  applications for Level 1 and Level 2 certification assessment are now open. The combined event will be held on 24-27 October 2023, in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Level 2 certification is open to marine protected area professionals (MPA) from the...
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12
Jul

The UN Ocean Decade: the Annual Special Issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal

As the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development  (“Ocean Decade”) enters its third year, the Marine Technology Society Journal (MTSJ) in collaboration with the Decade Coordination Unit at at UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, are pleased to present the 2023 annual issue dedicated to the Ocean Decade global efforts. This year’s issue focuses primarily...
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12
Jul

Marine Megafauna & Ocean Fronts working group inception workshop

Nelson Mandela University and Conservation International are pleased to invite you to the Marine Megafauna & Ocean Fronts a working group inception on July 25th – July 27th, 2023. The purpose of this workshop is To explore ocean fonts in the Western Indian Ocean as drivers of species distribution patterns that may affect feeding and...
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12
Jul

GEMS/Water CDC: Continuous Professional Development Courses APPLY NOW

The world has a water quality problem. Rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, and groundwaters are under more pressure than ever as humans rely utterly on the resources they provide. Do you want to know more about monitoring global aquatic ecosystems and resources? If so, you could take a professional development course with the UNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development...
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10
Jul

PhD Opportunity: Aquatic Pollution Monitoring and Modelling

An opportunity for a PhD position in the fields of aquatic pollution monitoring and modelling at the University of Siena, in Tuscany Italy, has opened. This research opportunity focuses on integrating information from multiple sources; citizen science programmes, continuous sondes, low-cost sensors and remote sensing, into novel modelling and forecasting approaches to identify pollution sources...
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10
Jul

My Beloved Ocean Children’s Environmental Drawing Contest

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, in partnership with Human in love, Korea, is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of “My Beloved Ocean” children’s drawing contest. I am protecting the oceans and the Earth with my painting! Our oceans are being destroyed due to various pollution and climate crises! Please express your story...
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10
Jul

Get your copy of the Blue Carbon Handbook

The Blue Carbon Handbook is now live on the Ocean Panel website, and can be accessed here. “‘The Blue Carbon Handbook: Managing blue carbon as a nature-based solution for supporting sustainable development’ is an essential guide to blue carbon ecosystems and the benefits they provide to people and nature. The handbook was developed to provide decision-makers...
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10
Jul

Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa: Applications Now Open!

The Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania is pleased to announce that the Ireland Fellows Programme – Africa is open for applications until 30 July 2023. The Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme is a fully-funded scholarship opportunity open to students and professionals in Tanzania to study at Master’s level in Ireland’s world-renowned Higher Education Institutions (HEI) The Ireland...
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04
Jul

Launch of the 2023 Partners Initiative: Blue Economy and Ocean Governance

The Africa-Europe Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the  2023 Partners Initiative, which has been created in response to the demand for a renewed partnership between local youth organizations across Africa and Europe following the 6th AU-EU Summit.  The project will award selected youth-led organizations with micro-awards of up to €5000 to deliver cross-continental grass root projects addressing...
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30
Jun

The June Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are pleased to invite you to read the June issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief. In this issue of the Newsbrief, we spotlight the 9th Indian Ocean Rim Association Dialogue on Innovation in Blue Economy and its role in GDP Contribution that was held in Zanzibar in May. The dialogue explored opportunities for advancing blue...
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26
Jun

Blue Carbon as a Nature-Based Solution for Climate Action and Sustainable Development

The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Ocean is pleased to invite you to  a webinar to launch the handbook “Blue carbon as a nature-based solution for climate action and sustainable development”. Coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes are known as ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems for their ability to sequester...
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26
Jun

PhD post: Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is pleased to announce a PhD post at Campus Gotland in Visby within the research program Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (NRHU). The PhD project will focus on the thematic area “Management and valuation of recreational fisheries”. Duties NRHU is seeking a PhD student who can contribute...
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26
Jun

Resilience-Based Management Online Course

The Reef Resilience Network is excited to announce that the new Resilience-Based Management Online Course is available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, French, and Spanish. More than 700 people registered for the mentored version in May, and now you can enroll in the self-paced version. 98% of the mentored course participants who finished the course would recommend it to a colleague! This...
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21
Jun

Job Opportunity at WIOMSA: Programme Manager- Science and Policy

WIOMSA has launched a new programme called “Sustainable Blue Future in the Western Indian Ocean – Institutional Strengthening through Science, Capacity, and Assimilation for a Sustainable Blue Future – SCALABLE” (2023-2026). The programme aims to strengthen the WIO science-policy interface and increase the impact of the WIOMSA’s Marine Science for Management (MASMA) programme to support...
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21
Jun

Join the IOC UNESCO Ocean Science Day Celebration

This year the 32nd IOC Assembly is open to the public during the traditional Ocean Science Day organised on 22 June to discuss current challenges in ocean science. The two main items of Ocean Science Day will be a discussion of opportunities and challenges for adaptation and mitigation to ocean change, preceded by a session highlighting the...
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21
Jun

Survey on Understanding the Beauty of Coral Reefs

As a part of the Marine Science Department of the IPB University, the Lancaster Environment Centre, the MARBEC laboratory, and the National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia,  are conducting a survey to analyze human perspectives on the beauty of coral reefs.  They need your valuable input to advance our research on the aesthetic value...
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21
Jun

New Atlas Bleaching Alert!

The Allen Coral Atlas team is super excited to release an incredible new feature. Atlas users can now sign up for bleaching alerts in their favorite coral reef areas! This is timely as we’re in the development of El Niño, which calls for a high probability of coral bleaching worldwide. Here’s how it works: every...
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12
Jun

S.H.E. Mentoring Programme in Deep-Sea Research

On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2023, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), the Office of the High Representative of the United Nations for Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and partners of the Women in Deep-Sea Research project joined hands to launch the S.H.E. (“See Her Exceed”) Mentoring Programme...
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12
Jun

Training Workshop for Science Writers

Do you want to write for Nature Africa? Calling all current or aspiring science writers! Nature Africa is inviting you to a virtual webinar to learn more directly from the portal’s editors. Date and Time: 28 June 2023 | 14h00 EAT Programme outline Introduction to Nature Africa (Lynne Smit, senior editor at Nature Africa) So you want to be...
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12
Jun

Training and employment opportunities at IOC UNESCO

IOC UNESCO is pleased to announce the following opportunities: EMPLOYMENT Project Coordinator for the Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility Deadline: 15 June 2023 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IOC/OTGA/OL: Ocean Literacy Training for architects and urban planners (self-paced) (01 May – 31 July) OTGA PacMAN eDNA: Marine Invasive Species Early Detection: Utilising Molecular Tools 2023 (self-paced) (01 May-15...
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12
Jun

Good for Business and Good for Reefs: How to Engage the Tourism Sector in Reef Restoration Webinar

The Nature Conservancy, with support from the Reef Resilience Network and NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, is pleased to announce a webinar on engaging the tourism sector in reef restoration. Coral reefs annually provide US$36 billion in economic value to the world. This includes diving, snorkeling, and other reef recreation activities, but it also includes...
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06
Jun

Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported Industrial fishing Symposium in Madagascar

A regional Symposium on Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Industrial Fishing (IUUF) is underway in Antananarivo, Madagascar, running from June 5-7, 2023. Blue Ventures has organized the Symposium in collaboration with the US Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros. The Symposium was officially opened by Madagascar’s Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, H.E. Dr Mahatante Tsimanaoraty Paubert ...
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06
Jun

Call for Marine & Community Experts to Review Business Proposals under the MIAMBA Yetu Programme

As part of efforts to conserve and protect the WIO’s coral reefs, WCS is implementing the Miamba Yetu Sustainable Reef Investments programme along the length of Kenya and Tanzania’s coasts – including the Zanzibar archipelago. Funded by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, MIAMBA Yetu is a US$40 Million investment vehicle that aims to support...
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05
Jun

Sida commits support to WIOMSA with a focus on the science-policy interface for a sustainable Blue Economy

Sweden, which has been a significant contributor to WIOMSA for over two decades, has reaffirmed its support for the organization’s core objectives which include building institutional capacity for marine science and assisting the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region in strengthening a knowledge-based blue economy. Sweden will provide 70 million Swedish Kroner (approximately US$ 6,400,000) to...
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25
May

RECOS Launches Exchange Programme

As part of the “Resilience of population and coastal ecosystems in the Southwest Indian Ocean” project – RECOS, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is pleased to announce the  launch of a major “Exchange of Experiences Programme”. The programme, which  contributes toward capacity building and the dissemination of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) expertise in the IOC...
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24
May

Regional workshop on Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in small-scale fisheries

A two-day regional workshop on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in small-scale fisheries is currently underway in Zanzibar. The workshop, which will run from May 24 to 25, 2023, is organized by WIOMSA and Blue Nature Alliance in collaboration with the Nairobi Convention and the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar. The workshop...
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17
May

WIOMSA Newsbrief: Call for Articles

We are accepting articles for the June 2023 edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief. Submissions shall be in the following categories Highlights from recently published papers: this segment features the key findings from recently published papers. Specifications: Submissions shall be no more than 600 words in non- scientific language and should include the link to the...
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17
May

Recruitment: Marine Programme Manager

Dahari has been working since 2013 to support rural communities to restore ecosystems in the Comoros through three programs: forests, agroforests and marine. Dahari has 60 employees on the islands of Anjouan and Grande Comore with an annual budget of around €800,000. In order to maximize its impact,  Dahari Comoros is looking for a profile...
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17
May

SAVE THE DATE: Workshop on marine turtle nesting and coastal erosion

Would you like to learn more about the issues between turtle nesting and beach erosion? Come take part in this workshop, organised as part of ICO Solutions and RASTOMA, to find out more about the protection of nesting sites from the retreat of the coastline. Join us, alongside our international experts, to listen to their feedback, share your experiences and ask your questions. Open to...
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17
May

Subsurface Mooring Design, Recovery and Deployment Training

POGO Member, IOCAS (China) has received funding approval for a 7-day training course on Subsurface Mooring Design, Recovery and Deployment. This training initiative will be carried out in conjunction with JAMSTEC and SCRIPPS, and is expected to have a capacity for around 50 participants. Overview: Many ocean processes that scientists want to study are either...
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10
May

Job Opening: Chief Scientist at SAIAB

The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)  is advertising (second round) for a Chief Scientist position to  lead the research component of the institute. The incumbent will lead and manage the research and innovation component of the Institute’s mandate, which is to undertake Aquatic Biodiversity Research and Innovation that drives the sustainable socio-economic development...
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10
May

Opportunities at UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission

Read about the latest employment and engagement opportunities from UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES   Chief of Section (Ocean Science) Deadline: 10 May 2023 Coordinator of Capacity Development activities Deadline: 21 May 2023 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Marine Data Management, Governance and the MEDIN toolset (15-19 May 2023) IOC/OTGA/OL: Ocean Literacy Training for architects and urban planners...
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10
May

Masters Opportunity: Investigating the implications of climate change for mangrove fauna along the Mlalazi Estuary, South Africa

Mangrove ecosystems occur along the coastline and are of great ecological importance as a carbon sink, shoreline protection, and a nursery habitat for many fish species. As South African mangroves are located at one of the limits of their global distribution range, the effects of global change, specifically global warming, include range extension of these...
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10
May

Masters Opportunity: Biodiversity and Settlement in the Great African SeaForest

South Africa’s kelp forests, informally termed “The Great African Seaforest” hold a remarkable and largely unexplored biodiversity. During a successful pilot study in 2022, 120 invertebrate families were identified from kelp holdfasts with diversity varying across sites and bioregions in the Western Cape. Building on this survey, this project aims to understand settlement dynamics within...
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10
May

Factors enabling local blue growth: Policy Brief available in French and Portuguese

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM) is pleased to announce that the policy brief 9 factors enabling local blue growth in developing countries is now available in French and Portuguese. The brief is based on results from four background studies, commissioned by SwAM, exploring the conditions for lifting coastal communities out of poverty through blue growth initiatives....
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04
May

The Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment Launches WIO-COMPAS event in Seychelles

The 22nd  WIO-COMPAS Certification Event kicked off in Seychelles  on 3rd of May with an official launch by H.E. Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change and the Environment, Seychelles.  The WIOMSA President Marie May Jeremie was also in attendance and she underscored the important role that MPA practitioners can play in the achievement of...
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04
May

IUFRO World Congress 2024: Call for Abstracts

The 26th International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) World Congress will take place  in Stockholm, Sweden 23-29 June 2024. The theme of the conference is “Forests and Society towards 2050” The Call for Abstracts for the XXVI IUFRO World Congress is open! The Congress Scientific Committee welcomes submissions of abstracts for presentations in sub-plenary,...
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04
May

Ocean Governance Training for the Indian Ocean Region

The Environment and International Law Practice Group of the World Bank, with funding from PROBLUE and in partnership with the University of Melbourne Law School, the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations, the International Seabed Authority, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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24
Apr

Issue 15 of the WIOMSA Magazine has been published!

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the WIOMSA Magazine!   Guest edited by Alison Clausen, Deputy Coordinator of the Ocean Decade, Issue 15 of the WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment, focuses on the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium  and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The 12th WIOMSA...
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20
Apr

Webinar: Mapping Ocean Acidification Monitoring and Research Recommendations to Policy

WIOMSA established a Western Indian Ocean Acidification  Monitoring  project with regional institutions and experts in 2018, resulting in the WIO Ocean Acidification Monitoring Report. WIOMSA aims to upscale actions from the project and use ocean acidification (OA)  monitoring and research to inform ocean policy and management in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region.  The OA...
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14
Apr

Call for applications to join the Advisory Board of the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 has launched a public call for applications to become  Advisory board members for the term May 2023 to April 2025. Application deadline is 15 April 2023. As outlined in the board Terms of Reference, board members serve in their individual capacity and include members from Indigenous Peoples, local communities, civil society,...
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14
Apr

Indo-Pacific Fish Conference and the Australian Society for Fish Biology Conference

The Organising Committee of the 11th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC) and the Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Fish Biology,  is pleased to invite participants to the two conferences to be held on 20-24 November 2023 at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC), held every four years, is undoubtedly...
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14
Apr

Call for Nominations: The Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Awards

Sustainable Fisheries Initiative is calling for nominations for the annual Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Awards (SFA). The awards seek to celebrate East Africans who give their time, expertise and passion on behalf of our precious natural resources. Across 15 categories, this annual event celebrates regional champions working in fisheries as well as nature protection, climate...
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11
Apr

The latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published!

We are pleased to invite you to read the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief and hope that you find it informative! This edition of the Newsbrief features thought provoking reviews from regional experts on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the landmark UN High Seas Treaty and their implications for conservation in the Western...
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11
Apr

Registration now open – Resilience-Based Management Mentored Online Course

The Reef Resilience Network, in partnership with the Resilient Reefs Initiative, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coral Reef Conservation Program, and the International Coral Reef Initiative, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the new Resilience-Based Management Mentored Online Course. This free course is designed to provide marine...
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05
Apr

Request for Information: Marine Biodiversity Conservation Activity for the WIO

USAID/Kenya and East Africa’s Environment Office seeks to gather information to inform an activity design in support of a potential Marine Biodiversity Conservation Activity for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit feedback on a draft concept and to identify qualified organizations capable of implementing the...
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28
Mar

The 2023 Call for OWSD Early Career Fellowships for women scientists is open

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is  pleased to inform you that the 2023 Call for Applications for the OWSD  Early Career Fellowships for women scientists  is now open. This Fellowship is a prestigious award of up to USD 50,000, generously  provided by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC),  and is offered...
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28
Mar

Save the Date: Resilience- Based Management Mentored Online Course

As coral reefs face increasing local and global threats, managing them effectively requires managers to extend their focus beyond the reef boundaries. By incorporating both ecological and social aspects of the reef system, managers can implement a wider range of adaptation strategies that increase reef resilience. The Reef Resilience Network is hosting a mentored version...
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21
Mar

International Day of Forests

WIOMSA wishes you a happy International Day of Forests! On this important day, we spotlight the mangrove forests of the WIO region which cover one million hectares and constitute 5% of the world’s mangrove forests. These forests are crucial ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks, habitats and offer much needed shoreline protection. WIOMSA’s publication “Mangroves...
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20
Mar

Registration now open: Webinar on the Marine Mammals Management Toolkit

The Marine Mammal Twinning, part of the Ocean Governance  project, is pleased to co-host a webinar with WIOMSA and WIOMPAN on 13th April 2023 at 10.00 am GMT (12.00 pm EAT). The webinar will introduce the Marine Mammals Management Toolkit as an innovative tool for effectively managing marine mammals in and around MPAs in the Western Indian Ocean. Register...
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20
Mar

Job opportunities in the Pemba channel

Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and their partner Mwambao, are implementing a multi-million Euro, 4.5-year project funded by the Blue Action Fund (BlueAction) and seeks to hire staff for two positions: Grant Manager, BlueAction Project FFI is seeking an experienced Grant Manager to oversee delivery of this BlueAction grant entitled ‘Increasing socio-ecological resilience through community-led management...
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15
Mar

The Great Blue Wall Ocean Data Challenge

Are you passionate about protecting and restoring marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean?  Share your innovative solutions by participating in the UpLink Great Blue Wall Challenge!  This challenge calls for ocean-positive startups and social enterprises which contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the Western Indian Ocean, aligning with the Great Blue Wall Initiative and...
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15
Mar

TOR for assessing governance capacity for SSF management in Kenya

WCS Kenya, the Nature Conservancy and partners have a national project working with all 90 fishing communities, government agencies, and all local NGOs to explore what an optimal network of voluntary community closures might look like considering ecological systems and social capacity. A key part of the work is to assess community governance capacity in...
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15
Mar

Announcing IPDET’s 2023 Program

The International Program for Development Evaluation Training (IPDET) is pleased to announce the M& E training program and scholarship opportunities for 2023 : A 2-week onsite program, which includes a week-long Core Course and a week of workshops, to be held from July 10 – 21, 2022 in Bern, Switzerland. The deadline for application to the on-site program is May...
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15
Mar

Empowering Women in Community-Based Natural Resource Management

Can marine conservation and women’s advocacy go hand in hand? Part of CORDIO’s work is to explore possible synergies among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the project ‘’Empowering women in community based natural resource management’’. CORDIO trained women on alternate, localized business models, and encouraged their active participation in local fisheries management. Watch a...
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13
Mar

Launch: African Network of Deep-water Researchers

The African Network of Deep-water Researchers, an initiative under the UN Decade endorsed Challenger 150 Programme , is pleased to invite you to its official launch. The network has been established with the aims of: Facilitating and strengthening collaborations between African institutions and individuals active or interested in deep-sea and offshore research; Supporting and enhancing opportunities...
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13
Mar

IWC Questionnaire on Seismic Survey Activity

As part of the endorsed International Whaling Commissions Conservation Committee work programme on Anthropogenic Underwater Noise, a questionnaire has been developed to compile global data on marine seismic surveys for hydrocarbon exploration, including ongoing and planned activities for the next five years [2023-2028]. The aim of this questionnaire is to compile information in order to...
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13
Mar

Invitation to the Larval-Fish Session at the Indo-Pacific Fish Conference

A session entitled Larval fishes – solving phylogenetic, life-cycle and ecological questions will be part of the XI Indo-Pacific Fish Conference to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 22-24 November 2023. Most marine bony fishes have a two-phase life history with pelagic larvae that differ in morphology, ecology and habitat from the adults.  These phases operate...
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03
Mar

Consultancy on gender-based challenges and opportunities in small scale fisheries in the Tanga-Pemba Seascape

WIOMSA  is pleased to announce a consultancy  to conduct research on gender-based challenges and opportunities in small scale fisheries in the Tanga-Pemba Seascape area, Tanzania. The consultancy aims to undertake a gender assessment and develop a plan of action to promote gender equality in small-scale fisheries (SSF) and management of marine and coastal ecosystems in...
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02
Mar

International Women’s Day Webinar:#Embracing Equity

In celebration of the International Women’s Day 2023, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) invites you to join us for panel discussions and reflections on embracing equity and recognizing the progress in breaking the barriers across various fields to create an equitable and inclusive world. The panel will feature changemakers from diverse backgrounds...
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28
Feb

A new issue of WIOJMS has been published

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the Western Indian Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS). Volume 21, Issue 2 of WIOJMS contains the following articles: Supplementation of probiotics in Nile tilapia fingerling cultivation subjected to microbial challenge. Angélica A. Jossefa, Ivan C. Nerantzoulis, Aidate Mussagy Retained fish catches of artisanal...
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27
Feb

Save the Date: International Women’s Day Webinar

Ahead of the International Women’s Day, the Women in Marine Science Network (WiMS) is pleased to announce a webinar on Tuesday 7th March 2023. The event will take place at 11:00-12:30 EAT and feature panel discussions and round table reflections on #EmbracingEquity. Join the conversation by registering to attend here. Share this: Click to share...
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27
Feb

CMS Dugong MOU Small Grants 2023: Call for concept notes

The CMS Dugong MOU is excited to announce a new call for project concepts that aim to support community-led activities that address key threats to dugongs and seagrass. The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild...
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20
Feb

Café Science: Billfish Frontiers- Experiences from the Western Indian Ocean

Join the BILLFISH-WIO project in the latest edition of the “Café-Science” panel at Alliance Francaise, Mombasa, on Friday 24th February 2023 at 6pm. The project investigators, Dr Nina Wambiji and Dr Nelly Kadagi, will be sharing findings from their research and highlighting opportunities for collaboration and improvement in billfish fisheries in the western Indian Ocean....
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20
Feb

Survey: Marine Regions Forum Conference

The Marine Regions Forum team has created a survey for all coastal and ocean stakeholders in the Western Indian Ocean region. The aim of the survey is to engage key needs and interests in preparation for the second Marine Regions Forum conference that will take place in person in the region towards the end of this year. Please follow...
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16
Feb

WIOMSA Board of Trustees elects new officials

At its 44th meeting on 2 February 2023, the 8th WIOMSA Board of Trustees elected Ms. Marie-May Jeremie as its next president. Dr. Blandina Lugendo was elected treasurer, while Dr. Nina Wambiji was elected vice president. Ms Marie-May currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust. She is...
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09
Feb

Water Ways: An International Conference on Human Relations with the Sea

Hauwezi kuvuka ziwa hadi uwe na ujasiri wa kutouona urefu wa pwani. You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore (Swahili Proverb) The  South African Research Chair (SARCHI) in Ocean Cultures and Heritage is pleased to announce a call for papers for  “ Water Ways: An...
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07
Feb

International Day for Women and Girls in Science Webinar

The Women in Marine Science Network (WiMS) invites you to a webinar to celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS). The webinar will be held on 10th February 2023 at 1100-1230 HRS (EAT). The theme of the event is “Bringing everyone forward for sustainable and equitable development”. IDWGIS aims to encourage...
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07
Feb

The 2023 Call for SCOR Working Groups is open!

The SCOR Secretariat invites proposals for new working groups to commence activities in late 2023. Deadline for submission: 12 May 2023. Click here for instructions, guidelines, and a template to help prepare the proposals. The selection of the new SCOR working groups will take place at the 2023 SCOR Annual Meeting scheduled to take place in Busan, Korea, on 17-19 October...
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07
Feb

Deadline extended for WWF’s Education for Nature Grants

The deadline for applications for all WWF’s Education for Nature 2023 Science Capacity and Leadership Grants has now been extended to February 15 2023 by 11:59 PM ET. Special for this call for application are two fellowships aimed at enhancing conservation capacity throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Please review brief details of each...
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31
Jan

Opportunity for Early Career Scientists to participate in a research cruise

In April-May 2023, the R/V Roger Revelle will be sailing from Cape Town, South Africa, to Port Louis, Mauritius, to collect in-situ observations in the Madagascar Basin. This joint cruise is part of the East Madagascar Current (EMC) and Deep Madagascar Basin (DMB) Experiments, both funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) and endorsed...
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19
Jan

Vacancy Notice: Head of the IOCAFRICA Secretariat

The IOC UNESCO is pleased to announce a vacancy notice for a professional post, under the job title Head of the IOCAFRICA Secretariat at  P-4 level, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the overall authority of the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) and the direct supervision of the Head, IOC Marine Policy and...
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16
Jan

Workshop on “Coral Reef Fishes: Identification, Ecology, and Challenges in a Warming Ocean”

The Marine Research and Higher Education  (MaRHE) Centre is pleased to announce a workshop targeting professionals and students working on coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. The workshop “Coral Reef Fishes: Identification, Ecology, and Challenges in a Warming Ocean” will be held at MaRHE Center from 23th to 31th March 2023. The upcoming edition will be led by Dr....
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16
Jan

Global Environmental Outlook 7: call for nominations of ocean experts

UNEP’s ground-breaking seventh Global Environment Outlook is  calling for authors, review editors, fellows and collaborating centres to assess how to implement solutions in the global energy, food and materials/waste systems and their supporting economic and financial models, rather than continuing to examine what needs to be done. Experts on ocean and marine systems are invited to join...
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16
Jan

Job opening: Research Manager

The Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies has an opening for a  research manager. The position will be based in Benguerra island, Mozambique. For further information on the post and to submit your application; please contact Dr. Mario Lebrato, mario.lebrato@bcssmz.org. Download the terms of reference for the post.     Share this: Click to share on...
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12
Jan

Regional Training Workshop on Shoreline Change Management for Coastal Municipalities Officials

The School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Sciences and the National Environment Management Council (NEMC),  is organizing a “Regional Training Workshop on Shoreline Change Management for Coastal Municipalities Officials”. The workshop is sponsored by WIOMSA, through its Cities and Coasts Project, and...
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12
Jan

Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture: Early Career Ocean Professionals invited to pay tribute to Professor Ruivo through their outstanding projects

Are you an Early Career Ocean Professional? Apply now to the inaugural Professor Mário Ruivo Memorial Lecture APPLY NOW: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 13 FEBRUARY 2023 Travel and accommodation will be sponsored for the winning applicant to present her/his research at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, in front of Governments, partners and stakeholders at the 32nd...
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12
Jan

The WIOMSA Community and MASMA programme loses a respected and treasured socio economist

The Western Indian Ocean marine science community has lost a valued socio-economist, mentor and friend. On 10th January 2023, Prof Kassim Athman Ally Kulindwa passed away peacefully in India, after a long and brave battle with cancer. At the time of his death, Kassim was the chair of WIOMSA’s Marine and Coastal Science for Management...
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06
Jan

User Research & Engagement Strategy Internship at The Allen Institute for AI

Are you interested in honing your user research skills while learning about cutting-edge developments in technology to address illegal fishing? Do you have a passion for applying technology to do good in the world? If so, an internship on the Skylight team at AI2 may be the perfect opportunity. The Skylight team will be reviewing...
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19
Dec

PhD Stipends in Marine Bioacoustics at CMST – Curtin Mauritius

The Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University has 4 PhD stipends on offer in marine bioacoustics. The  stipends are part of a 4-year research project entitled “The Quieter Western Indian Ocean” (QWIO), funded by the Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial (FFEM). The 4 PhD theses will comprise the following: Underwater ship noise...
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16
Dec

First Issue of the Western Indian Ocean Science to Policy Platform Series published

We are pleased to announce the release of the first volume of the Western Indian Ocean Science to Policy Platform series “Transitioning to a Sustainable Blue Economy in the WIO Region: Addressing the challenges and harnessing opportunities”. Volume 1, Issue 1 of the series -officially launched during the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in South Africa- ...
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16
Dec

UN Ocean Decade Ocean Prediction Centre kick-off meeting set for January 2023

Mercator Ocean International (a key partner of the GEMS ocean and data hub on essential ocean variables) is hosting the UN Ocean Decade, Ocean Prediction Centre kick off meeting. The meeting will be held on  January 11th & 12th 2023.  The Ocean Prediction official launch will be hosted on a collaborative platform and will be an interactive event...
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15
Dec

The latest WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are delighted  to announce that the December issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published. This issue of the Newsbrief  features WIOMSA at COP 27 in Egypt  where we unveiled the Report on Ocean Acidification monitoring in the Western Indian Ocean. Other key features  include a spotlight on our newly elected Board members and...
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12
Dec

Call for Applications: Workshop on Urban Planning and Waste Management

WIOMSA, in collaboration with Universidade Lúrio and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, is pleased to announce a call for applications for a training titled “Training workshop: “Common sense in urban planning linked with waste management”. The workshop will take a “learning by doing/ solutions in practice” approach, focused on Pemba city,  Mozambique. The training  aims to provide...
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30
Nov

WIOJMS Special Issue: Ocean and coastal governance in the Western Indian Ocean

A special issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) has been published!  WIOJMS Special Issue 1 2022 on Ocean and coastal governance in the Western Indian Ocean has been guest edited by Louis Celliers and Shannon Hampton and is dedicated to the outputs of the West Indian Ocean Governance and Exchange Network...
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30
Nov

New Trustees appointed to the WIOMSA Trust

The WIOMSA board is excited to announce the appointment of new trustees to the WIOMSA Trust Fund to energise the trust and bring diversity to its management. Angelique Pouponneau and Dr. Julius Francis were appointed to the four member WIOMSA Trust effective from 1st November 2022. Ms. Pouponneau comes on board as a first-time trustee. ...
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30
Nov

Calls for WIO-COMPAS certification for 2023 now open

Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS)  programme is pleased to announce that applications for Level 1 and Level 2 certification, for the year 2023 are now open.  The certification assessment events will be offered in March and October 2023. Level 2 certification is open to marine protected area professionals (MPA) from...
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23
Nov

The 2021 WIOMSA Annual Report is out!

We are delighted to announce the release of our Annual Report for 2021.  This special report focuses on WIOMSA’s progress in 2021, and reflects on its successes, challenges and opportunities. Key features include a summary of WIOMSA’s investment and impact in numbers, regional actions to promote the Blue Economy and efforts to achieve SDGs, Science to Policy...
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21
Nov

Introducing Blue Sessions

WIOMSA is excited to share a new short-interview series titled “Blue Sessions”. The segment features interviews with ocean leaders from various sectors sharing their insights, reflections and solutions to address the challenges that face the coastal and marine environment in the western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and beyond. Blue sessions will focus on advances in...
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21
Nov

Blue Sessions: Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi

Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi, the 2021 WIOMSA Emerging Scientist Award Winner delivered a keynote presentation highlighting the need for the inclusion of diverse voices in the Ocean Decade, keeping the door open and supporting small scale fisheries.     Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on...
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16
Nov

COP 27: Ocean Action Day “Ocean for Climate – Implementing ocean-based climate action to build coastal adaptation and resilience”

Action Room 1, Climate Action Zone, Blue Zone On Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Egypt time, the High-level Climate Champions, the MPGCA for Ocean and Coastal Zones and the Ocean & Climate Platform, together with partners, will host the Ocean Action Day: “Ocean for Climate – Implementing ocean-based climate action...
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14
Nov

WIOMSA at COP 27

WIOMSA will take part in the International Ocean Alliance Side Event “OA Action: Increasing ambition for climate action and transforming response to climate-ocean change”. The event takes place at the Ocean Pavilion, Blue Zone, November 14, 2022, 3:00pm-4:30pm EET. Dr. Arthur Tuda, WIOMSA’s Executive Secretary, will be part of a panel discussion on “Commitments to OA Science,...
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14
Nov

Report on Ocean Acidification Monitoring in the Western Indian Ocean Region

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the release of a new report “The Ocean Acidification monitoring report” which presents the research results of the WIOMSA supported ocean acidification projects in Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania. The research provides a baseline that will foster the development of an integrated science strategy for ocean acidification...
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14
Nov

Call for 2023 SCOR Visiting Scholars is now open!

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is receiving applications for the SCOR 2023 Visiting Scholar program. The SCOR Visiting Scholar program enlists the services of ocean scientists, from both developed countries and developing countries, to teach short courses and to provide more extended on-site education and mentorship at developing country institutions. This program is...
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07
Nov

Highlights from the 12th WIOMSA Symposium

The 12th WIOMSA Symposium (#WIOMSA2022) was a monumental gathering for Western Indian Ocean Science!  Drawing 954 attendees, the diversity, expertise and interdisciplinarity of #WIOScience was uniquely represented by all involved. There were 150 oral and 315 poster presentations in 56 thematic sessions at the 12th Symposium. Added onto 31 special sessions, 6 book launches and...
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27
Oct

The role of women in Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation & Environmental Management

AU-IBAR has commissioned a study on the Role of Women in Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Management. The study will be an input for the development of a continental strategy to support gender mainstreaming in the Blue Economy. The questions can be accessed on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XDPNGWN. The survey closes on 31st October 2022....
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08
Oct

The 12th WIOMSA Symposium Newsletter is out

We are excited to share the first issue of the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium Newsletter. This issue will bring you up to date with the latest developments on the event including: a welcome note from the WIOMSA President, what to expect on the programme, summaries and invitations to special sessions and mini-symposia, keynote presentations and much...
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23
Sep

12th WIOMSA Symposium Newsletter: Call for articles

All roads lead to #WIOMSA 2022! WIOMSA is pleased to open a call for articles for the 12th WIOMSA Symposium Newsletter. Do you have an upcoming presentation, book launch, special session, exhibition or mini symposium? The Symposium Newsletter is the perfect platform to highlight your event. Email secretary@wiomsa.org with your article (no more than 500...
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23
Sep

Together for Africa’s Seas: SST Newsletter published

Our partner, Sustainable Seas Trust is passionate about creating networks of empowered individuals and organisations across Africa; committed to valuing our seas and safeguarding them for all who depend on them for their livelihood. Check out their latest news and resources to encourage and inspire you in your own efforts to stop plastics from entering...
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23
Sep

WCS Tanzania is hiring!

Background  Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is looking to hire a Knowledge Management Lead for the USAID/Tanzania Heshimu Bahari Project led by Chemonics International Inc. The five-year project will acquire technical, material, and grant management services that support and strengthen capacity for marine biodiversity conservation to i) build the capacity of the public sector and civil...
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20
Sep

Regional underwater photo contest: call for entries

As part of the MAEO project (Observatory of Elasmobranchs within the Mascarene Archipelago), ARBRE association and the FFESSM commissions “Underwater Environment and Bio” and “Underwater Photo-Video”, in partnership with La Réunion Marine Protected Area and Sciences Réunion, are launching an international underwater photo contest on the theme “Elasmobranchs and large pelagics“. This contest, open to...
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18
Sep

G20 CORDAP Opens 2022 Coral Research Funding Opportunity

We risk losing 75% to 90% of the remaining coral reefs. Our window of opportunity for saving the corals is rapidly closing and we need innovative technical solutions and large-scale wide interventions. The G20 Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) has launched its first funded call for proposals to make an impact in filling...
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16
Sep

12 WIOMSA Symposium: Guidelines for poster presentations

WIOMSA is pleased to announce that the posters accepted for the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium will be presented online as E-posters.  Electronic Posters or E-Posters are similar to traditional paper posters, but these will be displayed on-site on multiple large LCD television screens in the E-Poster area at the Board Walk Convention Center. For this...
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09
Sep

Sample Preparation Manual Training Course

Sustainable Seas Trust will be hosting an interactive Training Workshop on the methods described in its newly released Sample Preparation Manual for the analysis of plastic-related pollutants, such as heavy metals and bisphenols. The manual has specifically been designed to provide SIMPLE, DETAILED and VISUAL step-by-step protocols ideal for early career researchers. If this is you, the manual is aimed to assist you in...
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09
Sep

Launch: Coastal Fishes of the Western Indian Ocean

The Coastal Fishes of the Western Indian Ocean will be officially launched online at the Annual Smith Memorial Lecture TIME: 18h00 SOUTH AFRICAN STANDARD TIME DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqd–rqDIqE9FXhIt4AoUWdD-aaiDK0LLE Detailed information and programme to follow ALL LINKS WILL GO LIVE DURING THE EVENT Coastal Fishes of the Western Indian Ocean follows...
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09
Sep

Women in Marine Science Cocktail

The Network of Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is pleased to invite participants to the 12th WIOMSA Symposium participants to a cocktail event on Sunday, 9 October from 19:30 at the Board Walk Convention Centre, South Africa. Please join WiMS in a pre-Symposium event to celebrate the achievements of the WiMS community, meet and greet...
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25
Aug

A New Issue of WIOJMS has been published!

 Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science 21 (1) is out! The issue contains the following 10 articles : Abundance, spatial distribution and threats to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) in an Important Marine Mammal Area in Tanzania Magreth P. Kasuga, Modest D. Varisanga, Tim R.B. Davenport, Narriman Jiddawi, Gill T. Braulik 1-14 Use of...
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18
Aug

Generating impact in complex natural resource contexts: co-design and development of transdisciplinary research projects

A Call for applications for the Summer School  on “Generating impact in complex natural resource contexts: co-design and development of transdisciplinary research projects”  is open. 24 October – 1 November 2022 | online Target group: PhD candidates and post-doctoral scientists This 1.5 week summer school will be all about collaboration in a Global North/South setting and...
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18
Aug

Call for Applications for an Early-Career Scientist to Join the SCOR Executive Committee

The 2022 call for applications for an Early-Career Scientist (ECS) to join the SCOR Executive Committee is still open for a few more days! The ECS in the SCOR Executive Committee will help reaching out to the broader early-career community and get it involved into SCOR activities. Position Description: The early-career scientist will have the same...
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05
Aug

Erratum: WIOMSA Newsbrief- Announcement of WIOMSA Board Candidates

The  special edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief that was published on 4th August 2022 contained errors in the candidate profiles. WIOMSA wishes to sincerely apologise for this.  A corrected version is included in this post. Download the WIOMSA Newsbrief.   Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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04
Aug

WIOMSA Newsbrief Election issue: Announcement of WIOMSA Board Candidates

A special edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief has been published. The purpose of the issue is to notify WIOMSA members about the approaching election for the WIOMSA Board of Trustees. The term of the current Board is coming to an end in October 2022. The process of electing the new board began in April 2022...
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04
Aug

Marine Mammals Management Toolkit

To tackle the continued threats faced by marine mammals, the Marine Mammal Twinning, (https://marine-mammals.info/the-marine-mammal-twinning/), within the framework of the EU-funded Ocean Government project (https://oceangovernance4mpas.eu/), has developed a toolkit (www.marine-mammals.info) to build technical capacities and support MPA managers in understanding the level of protection afforded to marine mammals through their MPA management plans, driving the effective...
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03
Aug

New Publication: Marine Mammals of Tanzania and Zanzibar

“The Marine Mammals of Tanzania and Zanzibar – an Illustrated Guide and Natural History” by Tim Davenport, is the first of its kind specifically targeting the United Republic of Tanzania. The book was conceived in 2013 during the writing of “A Guide to the Large Mammals of Tanzania’ when the authors identified 18 species of...
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28
Jul

Studies on the Mascarene Plateau: special issue of WIOJMS published

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the release of a special issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS). The issue,  Studies on the Mascarene Plateau, has been guest edited by Professor Ranjeet Bhagooli. The focus of the special issue is on the major research findings of a research cruise conducted from on...
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21
Jul

Announcements: Launch of the State of WIO Mangroves; Enhancing Inclusive Governance; MPA Day 2022; Vacancies: Mwambao and WCS

New Publication: State of Mangroves in the WIO Wetlands International is pleased to announce the release of a new report: The State of Mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean. This new report, developed as part of the Save our Mangroves Now! Initiative, in collaboration with the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) partners and building on the data of the Global Mangrove Watch Platform...
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14
Jul

12th WIOMSA Symposium: Call for Exhibitors

We are pleased to announce that the call for exhibitors at the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium is now open to projects, organisations and businesses involved in the marine and coastal sectors. Exhibiting at the Symposium presents industry players with prime opportunities to showcase their work, enhance their brand image and create new connections within the western...
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13
Jul

A Tribute to Dr Jesper Vasell

We mourn the passing of  a friend to the WIO region, a WIOMSA  and MASMA Programme Committee member, Dr. Jesper Vasell. At the time of his death, Jesper was director of the KTH Global Development hub in Sweden and Kenya. Before joining KTH, he was the Innovation Office Director at Chalmers University of Technology. Jesper...
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08
Jul

The June Edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

In this issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief, we cover the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, the African Marine Waste Network conference “Towards Zero Plastics to the Seas of Africa,” and the regional kick-off conference on the UN Decade of Ocean Science in Cairo. We share highlights from recently published papers, news from our regional partners,...
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01
Jul

Announcements: WIO-ECSN Webinar and Ocean Governance for Sustainable Marine Ecosystems Summer School

Invitation to a Webinar on “Connecting to heal our Oceans in the WIO region” The Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientists Network (WIO-ECSN), and its country chapter of Tanzania invite you to a webinar which aims to connect youth, ocean advocates, conservationists, academicians, researchers, activists, government officials, early-career ocean professionals, and all potential stakeholders, from...
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27
Jun

Its on: the Floating University Project “École bleu outremer, Cap sur l’Océan Indien”

Seventy five- students- among them, eleven, from the Western Indian Ocean region- are today starting an exciting expedition on board the RV Marion Dufrense!  The  students have been selected as part of  the “École bleu outremer, Cap sur l’Océan Indien”;  an interdisciplinary, inter-professional and international floating university project. The programme’s primary goal is to promote...
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24
Jun

WIOMSA at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon

The second UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, starts next week from 27 June to 1 July. To mobilize action, the Conference will seek to propel much-needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action. With over 5,000 ocean advocates anticipated to attend, including world leaders,...
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06
Jun

The 12th WIOMSA Symposium Photo Competition is on!

WIOMSA has opened its 12th WIOMSA Symposium Photography Competition for submissions! The contest was launched on 5th June in celebration of World Environment Day 2022.  Plugging into the “Only One Earth” theme, and the essential role that the ocean and ocean science play in the planet’s functioning, the focus of the photo competition is  “A...
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27
May

Capacity Building on Environmental Flows Assessment in WIO Countries

The Sokoine University of Agriculture in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association is hosting a regional training on “Capacity Building on Environmental Flows Assessment in Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Countries” on 20 August 2022 to  30 August 2022.  The course will benefit professionals working in water resource management, environmental conservation, and/or research....
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26
May

World Oceans Day: Ocean Art Contest

Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries Zanzibar,  the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam is organizing an Ocean art contest in line with the UN World Oceans Day theme 2022 “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean: Shedding...
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23
May

Call for Nominations: First Round of Regional Workshops of the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, would like to draw attention to the convening, under the auspices of the United Nations, of regional Workshops (the “Workshops”) in support of the third cycle of the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the...
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02
May

WIOMSA Board Elections: Nomination of New Board Members

WIOMSA is pleased to announce that nominations for the WIOMSA Board of Trustees are now being accepted. Only members in good standing (paying members and registered students) are eligible to nominate, be nominated, and vote in the election, according to WIOMSA’s electoral rules. Each WIOMSA member may recommend up to four candidates, one for each...
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21
Apr

The Call for Abstracts and Mini Symposium Proposals Ends Tomorrow!

The Call for Abstract and Mini Symposium Proposals submissions for the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium ends tomorrow- 22 April 2022! For more information on abstract submissions, please review the abstract submission guidelines on the WIOMSA Symposium website.  All abstracts are submitted online on the EXBO Platform where each author will need to register  and log...
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20
Apr

Delivering transparency in fisheries: Madagascar publishes vessel lists

The Government of Madagascar has taken an important step towards fisheries transparency by publishing a list of industrial vessels authorised to fish in the country’s waters. This list, detailing 39 vessels permitted to catch shrimp for the 2022 season, is the latest in a series of commitments aimed at securing a more sustainable future for fisheries in the...
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12
Apr

The latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are pleased to announce the release of the first issue of the 2022 WIOMSA Newsbrief series! The  Newsbrief features some insightful stories from WIOMSA and partners in the region. We have showcased the launch of the Climate Change Policy and Adaptation Planning for Mombasa County Government, Kenya. We highlight a story from the next...
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07
Apr

Save the Date: the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium!

Dr. Jacqueline Uku, the WIOMSA President, welcomes delegates to the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium that will take place in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on 10-15 October 2022. Organised by WIOMSA, the Sustainable Seas Trust and the Nairobi Convention, the theme of this year’s symposium is “A New Decade of Western Indian Ocean Science”. The...
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30
Mar

Webinar: Deep-sea research in the WIO

WIOMSA and NEKTON are co-hosting a webinar on deep-sea research in the Western Indian Ocean. .Deep-reef  and deep-sea habitats comprise  more than 95% of habitable space on the planet and convey many benefits to society such as regulating our planet’s climate and providing vital fisheries for growing economies. Currently, they are poorly explored and remain largely unprotected,...
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24
Mar

12th WIOMSA Symposium: Call for Special Sessions

WIOMSA, the Sustainable Seas Trust and the Nairobi Convention are pleased to invite proposals for special sessions at the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium  to be held in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on 10-15 October 2022. 14th October 2022 has been set aside for special sessions convened by projects, programmes and organisations to discuss topical...
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22
Mar

Engaging Youth on Climate Action

By Eunice Ogada and Clifford Ochiel (COMRED)  Climate change is a major global issue that requires interventions, adaptation, and mitigation actions to limit its adverse effects to secure the future of our planet.  With the emanating negative impacts of climate change, the County government of Mombasa unveiled the Governors’ Young Leaders’ Program (GYLP) hosted by...
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21
Mar

Submit your Abstract for the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

There is one month to go to submit an abstract for the 12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium! If you would like to share your work with delegates at the WIOMSA Symposium in South Africa, in October 2022, you have just one month to write and submit  an abstract for oral and poster presentations or to convene...
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14
Mar

Last Chance to register for the Ocean Challenge for Africa!

Ocean Challenge for Africa 📣 Applications for the #OceanChallenge4Africa are only open until March 22nd. This is your LAST CHANCE to register for the marine-themed hackathon.  #OceanChallenge4Africa is a 48-hour event where teams work from idea to prototype with the help of expert mentors. We’re welcoming people from all backgrounds with any skill sets. All...
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08
Mar

WiMs on International Women’s Day!

Today marks International Women’s Day, and the theme is: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. During the month of March 2022, the Women in Marine Science Network (WiMS) will showcase some of the empowering work that work women in marine science in the Western Indian Ocean Region are embarking on to #breakthebias and empower...
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07
Mar

International Women’s Day: Live Interview with Jacqueline Uku

Join the IOC UNESCO for a Special Instagram Live Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Uku- the WIOMSA President and the co-chair of the Editorial Board of the latest issue of Global Ocean Science Report (GOSR). Dr. Uku will be discussing the role of women in building ocean knowledge and the findings of the GOSR. The interview...
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04
Mar

Announcements: Workshop on Observing the Coastal and Marginal Seas in the WIO; UCT/SAEON PhD and Post doc positions

Workshop on Observing the Coastal and Marginal Seas in the Western Indian Ocean including the Arabian/Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman A Regional Training Workshop on ‘Observing the Coastal and Marginal Seas in the Western Indian Ocean including the Arabian/Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman’ will be organised in a hybrid format on 7th...
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03
Mar

WIOMSA ScienceNews: Upwelling and the influx of freshwater increase fisheries productivity

  A study of primary productivity in Kenya’s territorial waters has demonstrated that upwelling is associated with high fisheries output. Scientists from ten institutions in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, the United Kingdom and the United States of America collaborated in the Productivity in the East African Coastal Current under Climate Change (PEACC) project that produced...
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28
Feb

Announcements: Great Blue Wall Initiative Side Event and a Consultancy on Ocean Acidification Mitigation

The Great Blue Wall Side Event at the Eighth Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development The Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative is pleased to invite you to a side event on “Unlocking the regenerative potential of blue economies by establishing new kinds of People-Planet-Partnerships.” The objective of the side event is to...
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23
Feb

Researching the Seychelles marine environment: perspectives on Blue Economy, fisheries, and coral reefs

The Blue Economy Research Institute, University of Seychelles (BERI) and Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) are pleased to invite you to a virtual seminar on Researching the Seychelles marine environment: perspectives on Blue Economy, fisheries, and coral reefs. The seminar will take place on Thursday, 10 March 2022 (09.30-11.00 GMT/ 13:30-15:00 SCT via Zoom)  Over the years,...
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21
Feb

Call for proposals to support the organization of training courses and writing workshops: Cities & Coasts Project

WIOMSA, through its Cities and Coasts (C& C) project is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support the organization of training courses and writing workshops. WIOMSA is implementing the five year C&C Project (2018-2022), that aims to assist the countries of the western Indian Ocean (WIO) to achieve SDG 11 on sustainable cities and...
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18
Feb

WIO-COMPAS Level 1 Certification: Call for Applications

The Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS) Programme is pleased to announce the offering of a Level 1 Certification event for MPA Rangers, Officers or Marine Field Operators. The Certification Assessment Event will be held in Kisite Mpunguti MPA, Shimoni, Kenya on  22-25 April 2022 . The deadline for submission of...
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15
Feb

Notice to WIOMSA members: Invitation to submit recommendations for amending the WIOMSA Constitution

At its 42nd meeting, the WIOMSA Board approved the process of amending the WIOMSA Constitution. Article 17 of the WIOMSA constitution allows the Association’s members to submit amendments to the constitution. The latest substantial constitutional revision was in 2013 and was adopted in Maputo, Mozambique, at the 5th WIOMSA General Assembly. Since then, many things have...
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14
Feb

Regional Announcements: Call for proposals for WWF Feasibility Study; Virtual Training Opportunity for ECOP

Request for proposals: WWF Feasibility study for a BMZ-BENGO WWF Kenya is in the process of sourcing for proposals for a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study for a BMZ-BENGO Project. Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all costs and taxes, must be expressed in Kenya shillings or in dollars and shall remain valid...
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10
Feb

Announcements: Early Career Ocean Professionals Survey; One Ocean Science Virtual Summit

ECOP-AFRICA INVENTORY The Early Career Ocean Professionals Programme – African Regional Node (ECOP-Africa) is conducting a survey on the inventory of ECOPs in Africa, and to understand the ECOPs’ needs, priorities and challenges.  ECOPS in the WIO are requested to participate in the survey and to share the link with other potential ECOPs so as...
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09
Feb

Read the latest issue of Litter Catch Up!

WIOMSA and the Africa Marine Waste Network  are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the  WIOMSA Litter Catch Up newsletter. The monitoring programme for marine debris is the first of its kind in Africa and could well be the first in the world, in that teams in seven countries (Kenya, Madagascar,...
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07
Feb

Southern African Marine Science Symposium

Have you submitted your abstract for the Southern African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS 2022)? The  deadline for submissions is 15 February 2022! SAMSS Vision 2022: SAMSS Symposium 20 – 24 June 2022 Marine Science is at a crossroads. Recent technological advances are driving new fields of biological endeavour with the aim of addressing current environmental and...
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04
Feb

WWF Education for Nature Program: New Funding Opportunities for 2022

The WWF Education for Nature (EFN) Program is pleased to announce the launch of two new grant opportunities through WWF’s Education for Nature Program!  A brief synopsis for each is available below along with links to full eligibility requirements and the application instructions. NEW! The Caroline Goldman Cassagnol Fellowship This fellowship supports EFN alumni who wish...
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03
Feb

A new issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science is out!

The Editorial Board of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) is pleased to announce the publication of WIOJMS Volume 20, Issue 2 (2021). The issue contains the following articles: Assessment of reef fish and benthic cover of the North and South Dar es Salaam Marine Reserves system before the 2016 El Niño....
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02
Feb

Call for proposals to support the organization of training courses and writing workshops

WIOMSA, through its Marine and Coastal Science for Management (MASMA) Programme is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support the organization of training courses and writing workshops. WIOMSA and its partners have been at the forefront of creating and pioneering innovative capacity development programs that improve individual professional capability and thereby organizational management...
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01
Feb

12th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: 2nd Announcement and Call for Abstracts

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the Sustainable Seas Trust and the Nairobi Convention are pleased to make the second announcement and call for abstracts for the Twelfth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium. The Symposium will be held as a hybrid virtual/ in-person Symposium at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa...
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23
Jan

COP27 must deliver climate finance where it is needed most

Last week an article was published on “COP27 must deliver climate finance where it is needed most” in Mongabay. The article was written by our program manager for the Cities and Coasts Project, Dr. Valentine Ochanda, together with Sally Yozell (Environmental Security program at Stimson Center) and Jack Stuart (Environmental Security program). While it’s critical that adaptation financing...
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04
Jan

New Schedule for the Plastics Training Course

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) are pleased to announce the launch of the Plastics Training Workshop as an interactive online course. Have you ever wished that you had a better understanding of plastics and plastic pollution? If you are a decision-maker, a manager, researcher, educator, or involved...
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24
Dec

Socio-ecological change in estuaries of the Western Indian Ocean: a Special Issue of WIOJMS is out!

The Editorial Board of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) is pleased to announce the release of Special Issue 1/2021 on Socio-ecological change in estuaries of the Western Indian Ocean(WIO). The Special Issue has been guest edited by Dr Johan Groeneveld. The special issue is based on research undertaken by the Estuarize-WIO ...
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20
Dec

Regional training workshop on Fish Barcoding and Functional Ecology

KMFRI in collaboration with Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Bremen (ZMT) are inviting applications for a regional training workshop on Fish Barcoding and Functional Ecology. The workshop focuses on compiling and sharing both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills. Participants will gain advanced skills to quantify the taxonomic and functional structure of marine fish...
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16
Dec

New Publications: Cities and the Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean

Coastal cities are gateways of trade and transport of countries in the WIO region and sites of key economic activity and infrastructure including ports, airports, hotels and fish markets, as well as providing the workforce that supports key blue economy sectors. The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association and UN Habitat, in partnership with the...
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15
Dec

The December 2021 WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

We are delighted to announce the publication of the December 2021 WIOMSA Newsbrief! The WIOMSA Newsbrief contains several interesting stories from WIOMSA and  partners for the October-December quarter. Here’s what is featured in the Newsbrief: the 2021 MASMA and Cities and Coasts Grantees meeting, the Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS)...
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14
Dec

Inviting participants on a plastics training course to stop waste

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) are pleased to announce the launch of the Plastics Training Workshop as an interactive online course. Have you ever wished that you had a better understanding of plastics and plastic pollution? If you are a decision-maker, a manager, researcher, educator, or involved...
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13
Dec

Deadline Extension: Consultant/organization to pilot a multitrophic mariculture model at the Tanga-Pemba Seascape

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) in partnership with  IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) through funding from the Irish Embassy in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania, is pleased to announce a consultancy for scoping, spatial mapping and suitability site assessment for seaweed and sea cucumber mariculture in Tanga-Pemba Seascape and the development...
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10
Dec

New Video: Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park Awarded Blue Park Status!

Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park has been named a 2021 Blue Park Award winner. The award, by the Marine Conservation Institute, has been conferred on Kisite -Mpugunti for achieving the highest science based-standard for marine life protection and management. Kisite Mpungunti, managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), joins a growing network of 21 Blue Parks...
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10
Dec

Issue 14 of the WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment is Out!

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of the WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment! The special feature of Issue 14 is a story on Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, managed by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which has just received a gold level Blue Park Award; becoming East Africa’s first ever Blue...
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09
Dec

Call for Applications: Science-Policy Training

Macquarie University in partnership with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) will be conducting a science – policy training on 22-24  February 2022. The aims of the training are to help the participants increase their knowledge of the barriers and opportunities of translating science to policy, and to provide them with the skills...
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08
Dec

Invitation to the launch of reports on “Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region and the Blue Economy”

WIOMSA and UN Habitat are pleased to invite you to the launch of four cities Blue Economy studies (Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Port Louis and Kilifi) and a strategic “Roadmap for the Development of the Blue Economy in Coastal Cities. The Blue city case studies outline broadly the current situation concerning the blue economy in...
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07
Dec

All coral reefs in the Western Indian Ocean at high risk of collapse within 50 years

A new assessment of the coral reefs of the Western Indian Ocean shows that they are all at high risk of collapse within the next five decades. Ocean warming and overfishing were identified as the main threats. In the study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-021-00817-0 coral reefs in ten countries in the Western...
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29
Nov

Join the Blue Solutions Virtual Ceremony on 30th November

After 9 years of implementation, the Blue Solutions Initiative is coming to an end on 31st December 2021. Jointly with the global ocean community, the Blue Solutions Team will celebrate successes and reflect on learnings from almost a decade of practical international cooperation in the marine realm, during a  virtual ceremony on 30th November 2021 from...
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25
Nov

World Study on the Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions and World Sustainability Researchers list

A team at the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/ftz-nk/programmes/iusdrp/ and European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR) https://esssr.eu/ is undertaking a World Study on the SDGs at Higher Education Institutions aimed at identifying the extent to which the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been implemented into teaching and research. The project  invites academic staff working...
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19
Nov

Call for Applications for the Floating University Project “École bleu outremer, Cap sur l’Océan Indien”

An interdisciplinary, inter-professional and international floating university project named “École bleu outremer, Cap sur l’Océan Indien” A project fully in line with the main objectives of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainability Development (2021-2030) The Ifremer, jointly with several partners based in the Indian Ocean: IRD, CNRS, University of La Réunion, TAAF (French...
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16
Nov

Marine services and applications using satellite data: A MarCOSouth Webinar

The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa’s funded MarCOSouth project invites you to a webinar to find out about real-world service and applications using satellite data for routine monitoring and decision-support in Africa. The webinar will take place on 30 November  2021 at 10 am- 1 pm. SAST (8 am-11 am UTC)  The...
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09
Nov

New Report on Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in East Africa’s Coastal Cities launched

WIOMSA in partnership with the Stimson Center has released a new report on “Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in East Africa’s Coastal Cities,” with case studies in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya. The report was launched at COP 26 in Glasgow Scotland  on the 3rd of November where the  Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability...
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08
Nov

A Virtual Regional Consultative Meeting to Discuss Draft Guidelines for Development of Legislation and Related Policies on Marine Litter in Africa

The UN Environment Programme through its Africa Office in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) are organizing a regional consultative meeting to discuss draft Guidelines for development of legislation and related policies on marine litter in Africa in a platform, INTERACTIO on 11 and 12 November 2021. The meeting will be...
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05
Nov

Community Ecology Conference: Extended deadline for Abstract Submissions

The Community Ecology Conference has extended the deadline for abstract submissions to 12 November 2021.  The conference will be held  fully online on  12 – 14 December 2021 . See more details here:  https://akcongress.com/comec/. Authors are invited to submit their oral and poster contributions from the following fields: Community ecology Island biogeography Macroecology Biodiversity and...
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02
Nov

Constructed Wetlands Technology book: Call for Contributing Authors

The University of Dar es Salaam, WIOMSA  and the Nairobi Convention- through the WIOSAP project- are pleased to announce a call for authors to write chapters for a new publication on Constructed Wetland Technology as a Nature-based Solution for Sustainable Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Western Indian Ocean Region. The project is motivated by the fact...
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01
Nov

WIOMSA Video for One Ocean Science launched!

The WIOMSA video for the One Ocean Science virtual tour has been launched! Dr. Jacqueline Uku, the President of WIOMSA, represents the voice of scientists from the Western Indian Ocean region  as she highlights the importance of  ocean science in improving climate risk management in the face of climate change. The video was one of...
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28
Oct

Invitation to join the COP 26 Virtual Ocean Pavilion

Join  the COP26 Virtual Ocean Pavilion for access to live and on–demand COP26 ocean events, to explore virtual exhibition booths and discover the Treasure Trove to learn more about the ocean and climate connection. Dedicated to showcasing why the ocean matters in climate negotiations and to all life on our planet, the pavilion initiative aims...
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25
Oct

Press Release: Ocean sciences are essential in the fight against climate change

Today,  25th October, Ifremer, the CNRS and the IRD, with support from the Ocean & Climate Platform, Thomas Pesquet and ESA, are launching a digital world tour of ocean and climate sciences, christened OneOceanScience. Scientists from the entire world are participating. Together, they will explain why ocean sciences are essential for better understanding and protecting...
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20
Oct

2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards: Climate Action and the Environment.

The call for applications for the Organization of Women in Science for the developing world (OWSD)-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open. The awards target early career women scientists, rewarding and encouraging women working and living in developing countries who are in the early stages of their...
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19
Oct

Tender for consulting services on “the MASMA Program Evaluation”

WIOMSA is pleased to invite tenders for a consultancy on “the MASMA Program Evaluation”. The consultancy’s Terms of Reference are attached. The consulting team must prepare and submit: i) A technical proposal detailing the expertise and work plan required to fulfill the deliverables. ii) A financial proposal outlining the estimated costs associated with achieving the...
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18
Oct

The 2020 WIOMSA Annual Report is out!

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the publication of its 2020 Annual Report, which details the Association’s activities in a year marked by Covid-19 challenges and a period of transition. Despite the unprecedented challenges, WIOMSA has worked hard to adapt and seize new opportunities, as well as re-evaluate numerous aspects of its operations, in order to...
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13
Oct

New Online Course on Wastewater Pollution

The Reef Resilience Network in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, and the Ocean Sewage Alliance  is excited to launch the Wastewater Pollution Online Course. The course is designed to help marine managers and practitioners understand how wastewater pollution threatens ocean and human health, and what strategies and solutions are available to mitigate wastewater...
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11
Oct

Ocean Science Matters: the One Ocean Science Event

Ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 1 – 12  November 2021, IFREMER (the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in partnership with the IRD (the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development) and the CNRS (the French National Centre for Scientific Research) will be...
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11
Oct

Meerwissen launches a Third Call for Proposals for African-German research projects

The Meerwissen Initiative, in collaboration with the IOC UNESCO has launched a 3rd call for proposals which  aims to strengthen the knowledge base for marine and coastal Nature-based Solutions in selected African countries. This call has been developed as a contribution to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021 – 2030 and successful...
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08
Oct

Workshop on Biological Observations in the Indian Ocean (From Microbes to Megafauna)

A virtual workshop on biological observations in the Indian Ocean (from microbes to megafauna) will take place on 8-12 November 2021. The workshop is organised by the Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System (IOGOOS).  The workshop will focus primarily on best practices for assessing biological essential ocean variables (EOVs) for functional groups, in particular microbes,...
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04
Oct

A consultancy to undertake an Economic Benefit Analysis on importance of Earth Observation services: Call for proposals

The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), on behalf of the Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSouth), are inviting proposals from senior consultants to to undertake the quantified potential economic benefits and value of Earth Observation services for decision-making on ocean governance and enabling the development...
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29
Sep

Call for Nominations to the CLIVAR Panels and Scientific Steering Group

The call for nominations to the Climate and Ocean – Variability, Predictability, and Change (CLIVAR) panels and the Scientific Steering Group (SSG) is now open, with appointments starting in January 2022 and January 2023 respectively. Nominations can be submitted online via the nomination form. The deadline for the submissions is 15 October, 2021. Detailed information about CLIVAR panels and...
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24
Sep

The September 2021 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out now!

Read all the compelling stories in the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief! Here’s what we have featured in the September Newsbrief: the winners of the 2021 WIOMSA  awards; the launch of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Outlook by the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA; and the celebration of the first ever MPA...
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17
Sep

Adapting to climate change and enhancing resilience

ICLEI Africa would like to announce an online course on adapting to climate change and enhancing resilience.  The stakes could not be higher for climate action in Africa – the impacts of climate change will put almost 50 percent of the continent’s GDP at risk by 2023. The continent is also expected to experience an average...
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10
Sep

International Ocean Data Conference 2022 – The Data We Need for the Ocean We Want

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of International Oceanographic Data and Information  is pleased to announce the “International Ocean Data Conference 2022 – The Data We Need for the Ocean We Want”, to be held in Sopot, Poland between 14-16 February 2022 as a hybrid event. The main objectives of the conference will be: To consider regional and global...
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07
Sep

Podcast: Regional Approaches to Ocean Conservation

Laure Katz , Blue Nature Alliance has facilitated an informative discussion about using regional approaches to ocean conservation in Africa and South America.  The podcast features  two of our own from the WIO region- Dr. Arthur Tuda, Executive Secretary, Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)  and Angelique Pouponneau, CEO, Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation...
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01
Sep

Call for applications: Training Workshop on Nanotechnology and its Applications for Sustainable Cities and Coasts

Nanotech Futuristic Solutions and the WIOMSA Cities and Coasts project are pleased to announce the call for applications for a workshop on Nanotechnology and Its Applications for Sustainable Cities and Coasts, that will take place in Johannesburg South Africa on 29 November- 4 December 2021. This training workshop will equip professionals and practitioners from various...
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31
Aug

Call for applications: Training on Building Capacities of Local Practitioners on the Assessment of Ecosystem Dynamics in the Emerging Coastal Towns in the WIO Region

Photo: © Mark Ziembicki Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), in collaboration with South Eastern Kenya University, Machakos University, Kenyatta University, The University of Nairobi, Centre for Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Algarve and ERACOMA, are organizing a regional training workshop on “Building Capacities of Local Practitioners for the Assessment of...
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30
Aug

Call for applications: Training course on strengthening the regional capacity for marine litter monitoring in the Western Indian Ocean

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in cooperation with WIOMSA, wishes to invite qualified participants to apply for a marine litter monitoring training course. The training will be hosted by KMFRI, on 22 – 30 November 2021. The objective of the course is to provide an in-depth understanding of harmonized protocols for inland...
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28
Aug

Call for applications: Strengthening Ocean Protection in Comoros

WILDOCEANS and  CORDIO,  in  collaboration  with National  Parks of  Comoros, the  Faculty  of  Sciences  and Technology  of  the University  of  Comoros, IRD,  AIDE  and  UMAMA, are  pleased  to  invite  applications  for positions  in  a  project,  funded  by  Oceans  5,  which  is aimed  at  improved  management  and  planning  for existing marine protected areas (MPAs) and supporting...
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27
Aug

Out now – WIOMSA Litter Catch Up!

We are pleased to announce that another edition of the WIOMSA Litter Catch Up newsletter is now out! The monitoring programme for marine debris is the first of its kind in Africa and could well be the first in the world, in that teams in seven countries (Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, and...
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26
Aug

New release: the WIO Journal of Marine Science!

A new issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) has just been published! WIOJMS Volume 20 : Issue I, contains the following 12 papers: Impact of a ring net fishery in the inshore marine waters of Kilifi on the reproductive biology of six pelagic fish species . David K. Bett, Mwakio Tole,...
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25
Aug

WIOMSA ScienceNews: Measuring coastal city resilience to inform action

In this week’s edition of WIOMSA ScienceNews, we focus on the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index (CORVI) project and the Cities and Coasts collaboration to measure coastal city resilience in Dar es Salaam and Mombasa cities. The collaboration will provide critical data and insights for use by city and national governments as well as...
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18
Aug

Reasons For Hope: Issue 13 of the WIOMSA Magazine is out!

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest WIOMSA Magazine!  Issue 13 of the WIOMSA Magazine: People and the Environment , focusing on “WIO Marine Conservation: people, progress, prospects” , has been inspired by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Management Network (WIOMPAN).  We are delighted that the renowned Dr. Sylvia Earle has...
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17
Aug

Ocean Exchange Awards 2021: Invitation to register Innovative Solutions

The Ocean Exchange is pleased to announce  that its 2021 calls for innovative solutions are now open for entries to compete for monetary awards in the following categories: The Orcelle and Neptune Awards These are two 100,000 USD each monetary awards. The Orcelle Award will go to the innovation that focuses on making the maritime...
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12
Aug

New Publication: Integrating biodiversity targets from local to global levels

A paper – “Integrating biodiversity targets from local to global levels:  A shared earth and ocean approach linking biodiversity and people – for the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework”-   has just been released in this week’s issue of  Science Magazine. In this paper, African scientists, conservationists and community leaders present a ‘shared earth, shared ocean’ framework...
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12
Aug

WIO Symphony

The Nairobi Convention, in collaboration with Swedish partners, is building the WIO Symphony; a common model tool for assessing cumulative impact (to marine ecosystems) in the WIO region. After a year of data preparation, the next step in the process is working on the “sensitivity scores” which is one important component of the spatial model,...
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11
Aug

WIOMSA ScienceNews: Genomic tools to address questions in fisheries management

In this week’s edition of WIOMSA ScienceNews, we focus on the “Enabling sustainable exploitation of the coastal tuna species Kawakawa and skipjack in the western Indian ocean” project which is aiming to generate essential information about fisheries in the WIO region and relate this to key economic, biological and environmental information to inform management and...
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10
Aug

Global and local threats to mangroves in the Western Indian Ocean region identified in a new publication

A new study published in the Wiley Journal of Global Ecology and Biogeography has determined that both human pressures, when coupled with erosion, drought, and sea-level changes (i.e. certain effects of climate change), are the main culprits behind the diminishing mangrove forests in the Western Indian Ocean region. Globally, mangroves provide goods and services estimated to...
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04
Aug

WIOMSA ScienceNews – WIOBENTH: Mapping project makes steady progress

The effort to identify numerous communities of plants and animals that occupy the sea floor of the WIO region remains minimal. Nonetheless, there is growing interest amongst researchers in Western India Ocean region to identify and characterize benthic ecosystems. Since 2019, a dedicated team of marine researchers has been studying WIO seabed habitats through the...
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29
Jul

African Youth 2021 Summit

This year, a group of young marine enthusiasts, the Youth4MPAs (Youth for Marine Protected Areas), in partnership with WILDOCEANS are hosting the first-ever virtual African Youth Summit on the 19th and 20th of August 2021. The summit aims to mobilise African Youth, encouraging them to take ownership of the global 30×30 target, and to adapt...
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26
Jul

Workshop on Peer Review Excellence

Prof. Ursula Scharler (School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban) will be co-hosting another interactive workshop on the topic of Peer Review Excellence with IOP Publishing on 19 August, 1pm – 3:30pm South African Standard time. The workshop offers participants guidance to be an excellent reviewer and includes hands-on experience of evaluating a scientific...
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22
Jul

WIOMSA ScienceNews – Seagrass restoration successful in Tanzania!

WIOMSA ScienceNews provides updates on current WIOMSA-funded research projects. Grantees share their field experiences as well as their research results. In this week’s update, we look at Ecosystem-Based Coastal Zone Protection: The Effectiveness of Seagrass Meadows in Coastal Erosion Management (The Seagrass Project, in Tanzania). Seagrass restoration successful in Tanzania  Planting a large number of...
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20
Jul

MPA Outlook in the News

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Area Outlook developed by the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA is trending on regional and global media! The East African newspaper has featured a column on how expanding MPAs will enable East African countries to tap into the Blue Economy. The Maritime Executive has run an editorial by Brian Gicheru...
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19
Jul

The Seychelles Magpie Robin becomes the world’s first ‘digital species’ and it’s for sale!

Nature Seychelles, supported by its international partners the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Porini Foundation, have launched the world’s first Digital Species – the Seychelles Magpie Robin – which is being offered for sale as the first ever Digital #NatureCollectible (a Non-Fungible Token for conservation). “The Seychelles Magpie Robin will take...
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19
Jul

WIO MPA Outlook: Tanzania and Marine Protected Areas

The Nairobi Convention, with WIOMSA, launched the WIO MPA Outlook on Friday!  Last up in our series of the MPA Outlook fact sheets is Tanzania and its marine protected areas. Do you know that Tanzania has 2143 square kilometers of oceans protected by MPAs? Local communities have not been left behind either with 19 Collaborative...
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16
Jul

The Western Indian Ocean region has declared 550,000 square kilometers as protected, a 63% jump since 2015!

The Western Indian Ocean region has declared 143* marine and coastal areas as protected – an area covering 553,163 square kilometers, representing 7 percent of the total Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for the region – according to a new publication by the UN Environment Programme  (UNEP)-Nairobi  Convention  and  the  Western  Indian  Ocean Marine Science Association....
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15
Jul

WIO MPA Outlook Report: South Africa and Marine Protected Areas

Only one day to go to the launch of the WIO MPA  Outlook by Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA! Today, we  highlight South Africa and its MPAs. The country has made significant progress towards increasing the total coverage of its MPAs which serve important functions for the country including maintaining fish stocks, creating employment opportunities and...
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14
Jul

WIO MPA Outlook Report: Marine Protected Areas and the Seychelles

What does success in the achievement of SDG 14.5 look like? The Seychelles is a world class example of success with 16 MPAs covering 26.4 % of its EEZ  and 2600 species protected in its waters. Learn more about this remarkable accomplishment during the launch of the WIO MPA Outlook Report by the Nairobi Convention and...
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13
Jul

MPA Outlook Report: Marine Protected Areas in Mozambique

The 7 MPAs in Mozambique offer valuable ecosystem services such as building resilience  to climate change and extreme weather events, allowing the country to maintain its important fish stocks,  protecting its spectacular biodiversity and promoting  tourism. Join the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA at the launch of the WIO MPA Outlook on Friday 16 July at...
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12
Jul

WIO MPA Outlook Report: MPAs and the Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius has 18 MPAs and 2 Voluntary Marine Conservation Areas. The objectives of these protected areas range from protection and conservation of marine life to  the enjoyment of the sea and its rich bounty of biodiversity, from provision of job and food security  to providing living laboratories for science and research. Join the Nairobi Convention...
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11
Jul

The MPA Outlook Report: Madagascar and Marine Protected Areas

Madagascar has pledged to triple the surface of its MPAs by 2025. It is well on its way to delivering on this pledge with 22 MPAs protecting 14,451 square kilometers of the ocean and 200 locally managed areas that are either legally recognised MPAs or managed by the local communities through legal bylaws. Learn more...
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10
Jul

The WIO MPA Outlook Report: Marine Protected Areas and Kenya

Did you know that 24 coastal communities in Kenya have created informal MPAs to conserve their fisheries and marine resources and secure alternative sources of income?  Kenya is considering declaring 3 additional MPAs in Ras Tenewi and Malindi-Watamu and a Trans-boundary Conservation Area with Tanzania. Want to find out more about some of the remarkable efforts...
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09
Jul

The WIO MPA Outlook report: French territories and Marine Protected Areas

Join us at the launch of the Western Indian Ocean MPA Outlook: Towards Achievement of the Global Biodiversity Framework Targets on 16th July 2021. The report outlines the progress made by the governments of the western Indian Ocean towards meeting their commitments of conserving at least 10% of coastal and marine areas by 2020. In...
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08
Jul

The WIO MPA Outlook Report Highlights!

In preparation for the launch of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Marine Protected Areas Outlook report 2021, WIOMSA will support the Nairobi Convention in the release of country-specific factsheets presenting key highlights from the report. WIOMSA is honored to be a part of the MPA Outlook! With the help of WIO nation governments, the Nairobi...
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07
Jul

Event: Co-designing solution-oriented research for sustainable development

The upcoming 10 years are crucial for a healthy ocean. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) is calling for a transformative research process and placing emphasis on the importance of co-design. The virtual event is part of the UN Ocean Decade Laboratory “An Inspiring and Engaging Ocean” and will promote the...
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01
Jul

BCI Ocean Innovation Prize applications are open

The Blue Climate Initiative (BCI) is thrilled to announce the launch of its global US$1 Million Ocean Innovation Prize to inspire, fund and support innovations that mitigate climate change through ocean-related strategies. The Prize is presented alongside the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and in collaboration with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance.  Please check out a one-minute video about the Prize...
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30
Jun

WIOMSA and Pwani University sign MoU for Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Planning Courses

Kilifi County, Kenya 21st June 2021 – WIOMSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pwani University in Kenya to design and provide courses on Blue Economy and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP). The goal is to provide a collaborative framework for the parties to design and implement training programmes linked to Sustainable Blue Economy, as well as to...
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25
Jun

First SwAM Ocean Adaptive Management Seminar for MPAs: the network approach to Marine Protected Areas

On  24th June 2021, a group of 52 representatives from the Western Indian Ocean region participated in the first Adaptive Management Seminar for Marine Protected Areas, hosted by the Nairobi Convention and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM) and WIOMSA. This first Seminar focused on the benefits of addressing marine areas protection...
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24
Jun

READ THE JUNE 2021 ISSUE OF THE WIOMSA NEWSBRIEF

This has been an exciting quarter for WIOMSA and  partners on many fronts. Here is what we are sharing in the June 2021 WIOMSA Newsbrief! We celebrated World Oceans Day with the launch of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Management Network. We participated in the Virtual Early Career Ocean Professionals Day and the...
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18
Jun

A consultancy to undertake an Economic Benefit Analysis on importance of Earth Observation services: Call for proposals

The Benguela Current Convention (BCC) and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), on behalf of the Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSouth), are inviting proposals from senior consultants to undertake the assessment and demonstrable importance of Earth Observation services for decision-making on ocean governance and enabling the development of the ocean...
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10
Jun

Protecting Tanzania’s Reefs

Wildlife Conservation Society has created a Virtual Reality video on reefs in Tanzania that was released on World Ocean’s Day. The video is narrated by Dr. Nyawira Muthiga. When viewing the video, please use the arrows at the top to scroll around and see the reef in 360 degrees. View the video here!   Share...
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09
Jun

Call for expressions of interest to be a member of the Expert Assessment Group of the Green List (EAGL)

The IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas Programme, in partnership with WIOMSA, has opened a call for applications to be a member of the Expert Assessment Group for the Green List (EAGL) for the West Indian Ocean Region. Further details are attached regarding the IUCN Green List, the benefits and responsibilities of being...
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09
Jun

WIOMPAN is now live!

The Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA have partnered to launch the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Managers Network (WIOMPAN) on World Oceans Day. WIOMPAN is a platform where MPA managers, community members, and scientists can collaborate, share cross-project knowledge and learning, and exchange information, experiences and resources to support management of MPAs in the WIO region. To officially launch the...
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04
Jun

Launch of WIOMPAN!

WIOMSA and the Nairobi Convention cordially invite you to the launch of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Management Network (WIOMPAN).  WIOMPAN is a platform where MPA managers, community members, and scientists can collaborate, share cross-project knowledge and learning, and exchange information, experiences and resources to support management of MPAs in the WIO region. ...
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02
Jun

Early Career Ocean Professionals of the WIO: Sharing Ocean Experiences

WIOMSA is pleased to celebrate Virtual Early Career Ocean Professional Day (V.ECOP) 2021 with the release of a new video featuring early career scientists and ocean professionals from the WIO! The video features  unique insights and perspectives from 15 ECOPs working or studying in the WIO. It has been produced  in collaboration with the Western...
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31
May

V.ECOP Day: Registration Open!

WIOMSA would like to welcome you to the Virtual Early Career Ocean Professional Day (V. ECOP Day) which will take place on 1st -2nd June 2021 as a 24h livestream event. WIOMSA has prepared two events to celebrate VECOP 2021! A webinar organized by early career professionals of the WIO and a session on Oceans...
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31
May

UN World Oceans Day: Call for Registration

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Regional Office for eastern Africa invite you to a virtual live stream event to celebrate World Oceans Day 2021 on 8th June 2021 at 8.30-13.30 HRS EAT. Join in discussions on sensitizing stakeholders on threats to ocean health, opportunities,...
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29
May

WIOGEN – Ocean Governance Virtual Conference

This is not your traditional scientific conference – WIOGEN aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and policy makers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean. It will provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to meaningfully network and...
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24
May

Save the date – VECOP day

WIOMSA would like to welcome you to the Virtual Early Career Ocean Professional Day (V.ECOP Day) which will take place on 1st – 2nd June 2021 as a 24hr livestream event. On the 2nd of June 2021 at 10:00 to 12:00 EAT you can visit the WIOMSA virtual booth which will be showcasing presentations about...
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18
May

Registration now open for WIO Benthic Imagery Workshop

Register for a virtual training event – The WIO Benthic Imagery Workshop 30th August to the 3 September 2021! Researchers/technicians/students from the WIO region interested in benthic research are invited to register for a virtual training event. Hosted by the DFFE and sponsored by WIOMSA through its Marine and Coastal Management Programme, the virtual training...
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18
May

Survey on MPAs!

The survey is developed by Dr. Paris Stefanoudis and colleagues at the University of Oxford and they would be very grateful for your help!  Are you working, or have you worked on the design, designation and/or management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in any of the following countries: Comoros, Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa (Indian...
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17
May

Virtual Early Career Ocean Professionals Day: Call for Video Clips

WIOMSA, in collaboration with WIOECSN,  is pleased to invite early career ocean professionals to share their ocean experience  by  submitting short 2 minute video clips to be featured in the WIOMSA booth at V.ECOP. Videos must be submitted to wiomsaonline@gmail.com by 20 May 2021. Get the details here         Share this: Click...
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13
May

Cities and Coasts Project call for proposals!

WIOMSA through the Cities and Coasts Project is inviting proposals for supporting the organization of training courses/workshops & publications! The C & C Project is inviting proposals to support training courses, writing workshops, and books/manuals. These proposals target different groups, including scientists, policy-makers, NGOs and local government representatives. Proposals should focus on key regional issues....
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10
May

Out now – WIOMSA Litter Catch up!

We are pleased to announce that another edition of the WIOMSA Letter Catch Up newsletter is now out! About this edition: Despite the inhibitions placed on the activities of the monitoring teams by the COVID-19 pandemic, some teams have managed to continue the work. In other countries, restrictions on travel, working in groups, and access...
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04
May

Now Open! MASMA Calls for Proposals to Support the Organization of Courses and Publication of books

WIOMSA through its MASMA programme, is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support the organization of courses and publication of books and manuals. The deadline for submission of proposals is 11 June 2021. Applications should be completed, and support documents uploaded at http://proposals.wiomsa.org/masma-proposals/ Questions for clarification should be sent by e-mail to secretary@wiomsa.org. Share this:...
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03
May

New MARG I Call for Proposals: Apply Now!

WIOMSA is inviting submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG I) programme. The MARG I programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online system. Only those applications submitted via this system...
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02
May

Voices of MARG Grantees – Zahirah Dhurmeea

This article is a part of WIOMSAs video series “Voices of MARG Grantees”.  Marine Research Grant I (MARG I) is a capacity building programme of WIOMSA that targets young and upcoming scientists with the aim of providing them with opportunities to undertake independent studies. Some of this research has led to publications in international peer reviewed journals...
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29
Apr

First Symposium announcement and call for abstracts!

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), and the Nairobi Convention are pleased to announce the Twelfth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, which will be held in Port Elizabeth in October 2022 as a hybrid virtual/ in-person Symposium.  Read the full announcement here!  SYMPOSIUM DATES: The Symposium will be held on Monday,...
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25
Apr

WIOGEN Ocean Governance Virtual Conference

The conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and policy makers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean. It will provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered...
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21
Apr

Workshop on Peer Review Excellence

On 11 May, 2pm – 5 pm South African Standard time, Prof. Ursula Scharler (School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban) will be co-hosting an interactive workshop on the topic of Peer Review Excellence with IOP Publishing. The workshop offers participants guidance to be an excellent reviewer and includes hands-on experience of evaluating a...
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18
Apr

Voices of MARG Grantees – Patrick Kimani

This article is a part of WIOMSAs video series “Voices of MARG Grantees”.  Marine Research Grant I (MARG I) is a capacity building programme of WIOMSA that targets young and upcoming scientists with the aim of providing them with opportunities to undertake independent studies. Some of this research has led to publications in international peer reviewed journals...
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11
Apr

Voices of MARG Grantees – Juliet Karisa

This article is a part of WIOMSAs video series “Voices of MARG Grantees”.  Marine Research Grant I (MARG I) is a capacity building programme of WIOMSA that targets young and upcoming scientists with the aim of providing them with opportunities to undertake independent studies. Some of this research has led to publications in international peer reviewed journals...
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04
Apr

New issue of WIOJMS!

A new issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) has just been published! This issue contains 12 articles: The influence of habitat preference on longitudinal population composition and distribution of Groupers (Serranidae) in Chumbe Island Coral Park, Zanzibar, Tanzania Caroline Daley The trophic structure of fish in seaweed farms, and adjacent...
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31
Mar

Read the March Edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief!

The March 2021 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is a bumper edition filled with informative news on the recently concluded regional Science to Policy meeting convened by the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA; the results of the vote by WIOMSA Members on the WIOMSA General Assembly and Board Tenure; new projects under WIOMSA’s research programmes; updates...
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25
Mar

Reminder: register for IUCN Green List webinar

Don’t forget to register for the IUCN Green List webinar happening on 31th March 2021 at 10:00 East African Time.  Register here!  For who? Marine protected area/conserved area managers Conservation NGOs Publics agencies & administrations Scientists Webinar objectives: What is the IUCN Green list How it can be applied in the WIO region Share experiences...
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16
Mar

Job Opportunity: Tenure Track Group Lead in Integrative Ecological Systems Analysis

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is an internationally networked aquatic research institute within the ETH Domain (Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, through its The department of Systems Analysis, Integrated Assessment and Modelling is inviting applications for a Tenure Track Group Lead in Integrative Ecological Systems Analysis. Closing date for applications: 10...
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09
Mar

IUCN Green list orientation webinar

Save the date for a webinar on the IUCN Green list! For who? Marine protected area/conserved area managers Conservation NGOs Publics agencies & administrations Scientists Webinar objectives: What is the IUCN Green list How it can be applied in the WIO region Share experiences from other countries Discuss WIO interest in the Green list process...
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03
Mar

Programme for the Launch of Exercises in Marine Biodiversity and Ecology

Friday 5 March 2021, 1500-1600 HRS EAT Have you  registered  to join us for the virtual event to launch WIOMSA’s latest publication  Exercises in Marine Biodiversity and Ecology: A Training Manual using the intertidal habitats of the WIO Region?  Download the  Event Programme here. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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28
Feb

The January Issue of Litter Catch Up is Out!

The January 2021 issue of the newsletter of the marine litter monitoring programme, Litter Catch Up is out! This issue reports accumulation, riverine, floating, standing stock, benthic surveys and awareness and community engagement activities carried out in recent months in Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania. Download the full issue. Share this: Click to...
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27
Feb

Launch of Marine Research Training Manual

Join us for the launch of our new book ‘Exercises in Marine Biodiversity and Ecology: A training manual using the intertidal habitats of the WIO region’. The book will be launched during an online event on 5th March 2021, at 3-4 pm EAT. Register here!  Deadline for registration is 4th March 2021.   Share this:...
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12
Feb

SAVE THE DATE: Launch of Marine Research Training Manual

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) is delighted to announce the upcoming release of a new training manual, Exercises in Marine Biodiversity and Ecology: A Training Manual using the Intertidal Habitats of the WIO region. You are invited to participate in the online launch from 1500 – 1600 on March 5, 2021. Download...
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11
Feb

Special Issue – Productivity in the East African Coastal Current under Climate Change is out!

The special issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science, titled ‘Productivity in the East African Coastal Current under climate change has just been published. This issue, has the following articles: i) Majuto Manyilizu, Philip Sagero, Issufo Halo, Shigalla B. Mahongo – A comparative study of ocean surface interannual variability in Northern Tanzania...
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09
Feb

Part-Time Consultant Opportunity: Climate Scientist

The Stimson Center, in partnership with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, is currently conducting two city climate risk assessments in Mombasa and Dar es Salaam. Using the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index (CORVI) methodology, the projects will integrate information and resilience work already underway across the land-seascape, and culminate in innovative new datasets...
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14
Jan

Final reminder to WIOMSA members: Decisions on the WIOMSA General Assembly calendar and extension of the term of the Board

If you have not cast your vote regarding the decision to change the WIOMSA General Assembly calendar and extension of the term of the 7th Board of Trustees, please do so as the deadline is tomorrow, 15th January 2021. For more details, please read here.   Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click...
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04
Jan

A reminder to WIOMSA members: WIOMSA members decide on the WIOMSA General Assembly calendar and extension of the term of the Board

If you have not casted your vote regarding the decision to change the WIOMSA General Assembly calendar and extension of the term of the 7th Board of Trustees, please do so as the deadline is nearer. The deadline for voting is 15th January 2021. For more details, please read here. Share this: Click to share...
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21
Dec

Issue 12 of the WIOMSA Magazine on Ecosystem Restoration is out!

This second special issue of the WIOMSA magazine whose theme is ecosystem restoration captures the excellent and often under-reported work that is going on across the western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Being released on the eve of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the two latest issues of the Magazine, produced jointly by WIOMSA...
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18
Dec

WIOMSA members decide on the WIOMSA General Assembly calendar and extension of the term of the Board

Are you a paid WIOMSA member? The WIOMSA Board of Trustees took a decision to submit two key decision items to an electronic vote of the WIOMSA Members. Voting is now open to members on the WIOMSA portal. Read about the vote in the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief. Share this: Click to share...
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15
Dec

The December Newsbrief is out

Read the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief which features articles on the timing of the next WIOMSA General Assembly and the term of the WIOMSA Board of Trustees. We share news from the Marine and Coastal Science for Management (MASMA) programme and the Cities and Coasts project, highlights from newly published papers, regional news,...
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02
Dec

The latest Issue of Litter Catch Up is Out!

The latest issue of the newsletter of the marine litter monitoring programme, Litter Catch Up is out! This issue reports accumulation, riverine, floating, standing stock and benthic surveys carried out between July and October 2020 in Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania. Download the full issue.   Share this: Click to share on...
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27
Nov

Call for applications: DAAD Doctoral Scholarship Preselection by ZMT

DAAD Doctoral Scholarship for scholars from Sub-Sahara Africa with ZMT on topics of “Adaptation of marine socio-ecological systems to changing environments”!  The Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) advertises 2 doctoral scholarships starting in Fall 2021. Additionally, 2 further doctoral scholarship can be granted starting in 2022. The scholarships will be granted by the DAAD...
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24
Nov

GBF goals on spatial protection – Africa dialogue

Proposed date: 24th of November 2020 Time: 17:00 to 18:30 pm (Nairobi, East Africa Time) Proposed format: Presentation of perspectives and Discussions Workshop venue: Dialogue, using Zoom platform Registration link: https://awf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYodumsrD0rHt2ICayxxn0yUDRZd_pTH2zy   Download the full announcement.   Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...
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19
Nov

New Online Course: Remote Sensing & Mapping for Coral Reef Conservation

The Remote Sensing and Mapping for Coral Reef Conservation Online Course is designed to help marine managers, conservation practitioners, scientists, decision makers, and GIS professionals decide whether remote sensing products and mapping technologies can help inform their conservation and restoration work, and which tools are best suited to their needs. It prominently features the Allen...
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18
Nov

Webinar invitation ‘Scholarships: Challenges and Opportunities for Researchers in the Global South’

Webinar by TCC-Africa on ‘Scholarships: Challenges and Opportunities for Researchers in the Global South’ Description of webinar:  What are the challenges in student financing in the Global South? What opportunities exist for early career researchers (Undergraduate- PostDocs)? What Global partnerships exist to provide scholarships to early career researchers? When? Nov 27, 2020, 12:00 PM East...
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11
Nov

Stimson Center and WIOMSA Partner to Measure Climate Risk in Kenya and Tanzania

Stimson Center and WIOMSA Partner to Measure Climate Risk in Mombasa, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Stimson’s CORVI assessment tool will help both cities determine their vulnerability to climate change, integrate risks into their decision making, and prioritize actions that can build resilience and access climate finance. WASHINGTON, DC – The Stimson Center and...
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03
Nov

The latest issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science is out!

The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just been published. This issue, Vol 19, No 1 (2020) has the following articles: i) Vilma Machava-António, Salomão O. Bandeira, Célia C. Macamo, Rosalina Mahanzule – Value chain analysis of mangrove forests in central Mozambique: Uses, stakeholders and income ii) Walter Jabali,...
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26
Oct

Call for submission of discussion papers for the WIO Science to Policy meeting: DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for submission of Discussion papers for the WIO Science to Policy meeting to be held in February 2021 has been extended to 30 November 2020. For more details on the criteria for reviewing the discussion papers; objectives, structure and themes of the Science to Policy workshop, please download the concept note.    ...
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21
Oct

Online seminar on MSP process for the Kenyan EEZ and nearshore

Invitation to attend online seminar on building institutional and stakeholders capacities on marine spatial planning: Building capacity of institutions and stakeholders involved in the MSP process for the Kenyan EEZ and nearshore!  When? 21-22 October 2020, 9:00-13:30 (GMT+3) Registration day 1: http://on.unesco.org/KE_EEZ1 Registration day 2: http://on.unesco.org/KE_EEZ2 Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in...
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15
Oct

Read the 2019 WIOMSA Annual Report

2019 was a year of remarkable progress and impact for WIOMSA. The 2019 Annual report captures how WIOMSA has worked mindfully and effectively to take advantage of the opportunities presented to work at the intersection of science, management, policy and society in the coastal and marine environment of the Western Indian Ocean region. The various...
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11
Oct

Call for Expressions of Interest Technical Project Evaluators

Blue Action Fund is interested in setting up a network of evaluators of its grant programme. To that effect, it is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified candidates in Eastern and Western Africa and the Eastern Tropical Pacific Regions. With a growing grant portfolio, the objective is to identify a small number of experts in...
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06
Oct

Call for submission of discussion papers for the WIO Science to Policy meeting

In response to the decisions of the Contracting Parties, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and WIOMSA in collaboration with partners will convene a Science to Policy meeting in February 2021. The meeting will promote the link between science and policy for evidence-based decision making and provide the COP with timely technical advice and policy recommendations for...
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05
Oct

Out now: Guidelines for Seagrass Ecosystem Restoration in the WIO

Seagrass beds are crucial ecosystems providing economic and food security for coastal communities around the globe, including those in the Western Indian Ocean region. A new set of Guidelines on seagrass restoration for the region aim to support the restoration of degraded seagrass beds. The new Guidelines on Seagrass Ecosystem Restoration for the Western Indian...
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28
Sep

The September Newsbrief is out

Are you up to date with the latest happenings at WIOMSA and the region? Take a look at the latest edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief which is full of great and exciting content! Read how WIOMSA projects are responding to COVID- 19, the launch of the WIOMSA Presidential Award, highlights from recently published papers, upcoming...
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25
Sep

Request for Expression of Interest: A review of marine plastic litter in the WIO region

The Group of Experts on Marine Litters and Microplastics is inviting expression of interest from three senior experts each to prepare a report on different aspects of marine litter in the WIO region. The reports will focus on three inter-related studies that will assess (i) the status of marine litter and microplastics knowledge in the...
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25
Sep

New publication! Guidelines for the Assessment of Environmental Flows in the WIO Region

These new guidelines aim to support sustainable management of Western Indian Ocean (WIO) water resources. For many communities living in the WIO region, rivers are an essential resource for food, employment, and energy. The new publication, Guidelines for the Assessment of Environmental Flows in the Western Indian Ocean Region, aims to help communities and governments...
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23
Sep

2021 Call for SCOR Visiting Scholars

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) support Ph.D. level ocean scientists from developed and developing countries to teach short courses and provide extended on-site education and mentorship at developing country institutions. They are now accepting applications for the 2021 Visiting Scholar program. Applications will be reviewed by the SCOR Committee on Capacity Building based on...
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22
Sep

The Ocean Decade Virtual Series: Ocean and Human Health

The President of WIOMSA, Dr. Jacqueline Uku, will be one of the Global Voices of Ocean and Human Health during the virtual session on ‘Ocean and Human Health’. The session is a part of the Ocean Decade virtual series and is convened by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO in partnership with the Seas, Oceans and Public...
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17
Sep

New publication: State of Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean Region

Yesterday, 16th of September, the Nairobi Convention and WIOMSA published a new report on ‘State of Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean Region’. The State of Ocean Governance in the Western Indian Ocean Region reviews the status and trends in ocean governance in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and identifies key gaps, challenges, and opportunities...
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15
Sep

World’s Leading Aquatic Scientific Societies Urgently Call for Cuts to Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

WIOMSA has joined the American Fisheries Society (AFS) and 110 other aquatic scientific societies on a statement on the need to take urgent action against human-caused climate change, based on scientific evidence. The societies call for drastically curtailed global greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst impacts of man-made climate change to fish and aquatic...
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10
Sep

An Opportunity to Build Back Better: Issue 11 of the WIOMSA Magazine focusing on Ecosystem Restoration is out!

WIOMSA and the Nairobi Convention have jointly produced two issues of the WIOMSA Magazine focusing on restoring damaged coastal ecosystems.  The publication of this issue of the  Magazine in 2020 is quite timely, coinciding with the start of the decade of ecosystem  for which the United Nations has unequivocally reaffirmed that “restoring damaged ecosystems is an efficient...
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23
Aug

New Ocean Sewage Series kicks off

Join the Reef Resilience Network for the first webinar of a series of online activities and events about ocean sewage pollution – an enormous environmental problem that few people are talking about. During the kickoff webinar, Dr. Stephanie Wear of The Nature Conservancy will provide an overview of the issue of ocean sewage pollution; how sewage impacts the well-being...
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21
Aug

Litter Catch Up: The latest Issue is out!

The latest issue of the newsletter of the marine litter monitoring programme, Litter Catch Up is out! This issue reports the on-going marine litter monitoring activities in Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, and South Africa. Download the full issue. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook...
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05
Aug

Your input is needed to inform ocean sewage pollution online resources!

The Reef Resilience Network is developing online resources to support coral reef managers’ understanding of and response to sewage pollution. Their goal is to provide useful content and practical tools to help protect marine ecosystems from the threats of pollution. They now need your help to assess existing perceptions about sewage pollution and provide insight about current activities,...
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05
Aug

Seagrass Conservation through Payment for Ecosystem Services Webinar

Invitation to join a webinar about new Seagrass Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) guidance for how community groups can use PES to plan, fund, and facilitate seagrass conservation projects. See what this work looks like on the ground through Mikoko Pamoja, a community-led mangrove and seagrass conservation and restoration project based in southern Kenya. Speakers:...
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04
Aug

GMES&Africa and Copernicus Marine Earth Observation Online Training Course

Applications are now open for the GMES&Africa and Copernicus Marine Earth Observation Online Training Course. This training is organised by the MarCoSouth GMES&Africa consortia in collaboration with EUMETSAT. The course will take place entirely online and will run in two different phases between 28 September and 16 October 2020. This training course is designed to...
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31
Jul

WIOMSA celebrates Marine Rangers on World Ranger Day

WIOMSA celebrates Marine Rangers on World Ranger Day 31st July 2020 Marine Rangers in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region work tirelessly to protect some of the region’s important marine habitats and species like marine turtles, sharks and dugongs – animals that are also among the most widely targeted by poachers for the illegal wildlife...
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24
Jul

New guidelines aim to support mangrove restoration in the Western Indian Ocean

Launching today – new guidelines to support mangrove restoration in the Western Indian Ocean!  For many coastal communities, including those in the Western Indian Ocean region, mangroves are critical to economic and food security. A new set of guidelines on mangrove restoration for the region aims to support the restoration of its degraded mangrove ecosystems...
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22
Jul

Marine Research Grant (MARG) Programme: Call for Research Proposals under MARG I is out now!

WIOMSA is inviting submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG I) for 2021. The MARG I programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects. From now onwards, calls for MARG I proposals will be issued in the second half of the year,...
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07
Jul

Announcing the launch of the African Marine Litter Monitoring Manual

Today the Western Indian Ocean Science Association (WIOMSA) and Sustainable Seas Trust (SST) introduce the African Marine Litter Monitoring Manual: a guide to monitoring litter from source to sea.  This manual is the result of a joint effort by WIOMSA, which initiated the Western Indian Ocean Litter Monitoring Programme, and the African Marine Waste Network...
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30
Jun

June WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

Read the latest WIOMSA Newsbrief which features articles on MASMA, MARG and the Cities and Coast Project, six newly published papers, regional news, new publications and the naming of a new genus of sea-cucumber- Chantalia conandae- in honour of the former WIOMSA board member and Honorary Member of WIOMSA Prof. Emeritus Chantal Conand. We hope you...
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12
Jun

Deadline extended for submission to the WIOMSA magazine

The deadline for submission of articles for the special issue of the WIOMSA Magazine on “Restoring damaged WIO Coastal Ecosystems” has been extended until 3rd July 2020!  For the next edition of the WIOMSA Magazine, we are inviting articles on the theme “Restoring damaged WIO Coastal Ecosystems”. Restoration of coastal ecosystems is regarded as a viable...
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09
Jun

WIOMSA publishes two reports on science to policy uptake

WIOMSA as a partner of the MeerWissen: African-German Partners for Ocean Knowledge programme (funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development-BMZ-and implemented with support from GIZ), is pleased to announce the publication of two reports: i) Enhancing Science-to-Policy Uptake in the Western Indian Ocean Region: Background Document and Guidelines on Effective Science...
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08
Jun

WIOMSA wishes you all a Happy World Oceans Day 2020!

Monday, June 8, 2020, is World Oceans Day. Although this is a celebration, this year it is also time for us to reflect as individuals, as citizens and as members of a global community. This has been a strange year worldwide, when a Pandemic has pushed all other thoughts from our minds. Read the press release...
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04
Jun

The 10th Issue of the WIOMSA Magazine is out!

The edition is the second part of a series inspired by the Women in Marine Science Network (WiMS) based on the theme “Breaking the class ceiling; Stories from women who are making a difference in coastal and marine resource management”.  The editor, Rebecca Loustau-Lalanne, sums up this special issue that comes to you in the midst...
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02
Jun

Call for Applications for an Early-Career Scientist to Join the SCOR Executive Committee

The call for applications for an Early-Career Scientist (ECS) to join the SCOR Executive Committee is open. The ECS in the SCOR EC will help reaching out to the broader early-career community and get it involved into SCOR activities. Position Description: The early-career scientist will have the same responsibilities as other SCOR Executive Committee members (see https://scor-int.org/scor/about/officers/job-descriptions/) with...
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18
May

Call for nominations: WIOMSA Emerging Scientist Award

WIOMSA is inviting nominations of candidates for the WIOMSA Emerging Scientist Award. The award recognizes significant achievements and outstanding contributions made by emerging scientists for research in coastal and marine sciences in the WIO region. The deadline for submission of nominations is 30th June 2020. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on...
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13
May

Call for expression of Interest: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship

The Islands and Small States Institute of the University of Malta is accepting expressions of interests from researchers to apply for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, within the framework of the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions. The Islands and Small States Institute of the University of Malta has over 30 years of experience and is recognised...
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13
May

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Call for applications

A research group located in the Department of Environmental and Geographical Science (EGS) at University of Cape Town (UCT), working with the UK – led One Ocean Hub (OOH) Project, is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow. Applications should be sent to Fahdelah.Hartley@uct.ac.za and should include: A comprehensive CV, including names and contact details...
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11
May

The WIOMSA Magazine. Call for Articles for Special Issue on Coastal Ecosystem Restoration

For the next edition of the WIOMSA Magazine, we are inviting articles on the theme “Restoring damaged WIO Coastal Ecosystems”. Restoration of coastal ecosystems is regarded as a viable nature-based solution in achieving a wide range of global development goals. It is for this reason that 2021–2030 has been proclaimed the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem...
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28
Apr

Innovation for Sustainability Grant: Calls for Submission of Concept Notes

WIOMSA is pleased to announce an inaugural call to support innovative actions (demonstration and pilot projects), through the Innovation for Sustainability Grant programme. To address modern-day marine sustainability challenges, the grant programme supported by both the Marine and Coastal Science for Management (MASMA) programme and the Cities and Coasts (C&C) project, is established to bridge...
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21
Apr

Identifying local governance capacity needs for implementing climate change adaptation in Mauritius

Identifying local governance capacity needs for implementing climate change adaptation in Mauritius By Louis Celliers (louis.celliers@hzg.de) & David Samuel Williams (david.williams@hzg.de) This new paper is one of a series of such papers on the importance of local coastal governance for climate change adaptation. The research project was funded by the WIOMSA MASMA Project entitled Emerging...
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17
Apr

Call for applications: Regional Training Workshop on the use of Underwater Camera Systems to sample Benthic Invertebrate Communities of the Western Indian Ocean:DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for submission of application for the Regional Training Workshop on “The Use of Underwater Camera Systems to Sample Benthic Invertebrate Communities of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region” has been extended from 15 April 2020 to 18 May 2020. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new...
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14
Apr

The March Issue of the Litter Catch Up is out!

The third issue of the newsletter Litter Catch Up is out! This latest issue reports the on-going marine litter monitoring activities in Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, and South Africa. Download the full issue. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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09
Apr

Latest WIOMSA Newsbrief is Out!

Read the latest WIOMSA Newsbrief which features articles on the UN Decade of Ocean Science in the Western Indian Ocean, newly published papers such as the regional connectivity and the placement of MPAs in the WIO region and the challenges of small scale fisheries. We also cover a range of events that have taken place in...
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08
Apr

Call for nominations of Fellow and Honorary members

WIOMSA is inviting nominations of candidates for the WIOMSA Fellow and Honorary members program. Fellow and Honorary memberships are awarded to individuals in recognition of their exemplary/ outstanding/ distinguished contribution to the development of marine science research in the region and/or problem-solving and actions geared towards improving the management of coastal and marine environment in...
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12
Mar

The Bleeker Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Indo-Pacific Ichthyology: Call for nominations

The Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC) is accepting nominations for the Bleeker Awards for 2021. The award, named after Pieter Bleeker, honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of ichthyology in the Indo-Pacific. Two awards in ichthyology will be conferred; one for distinguished contributions to Systematics and one for distinguished contributions to Ecology....
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03
Mar

Call for applications: Regional Training Workshop on the use of Underwater Camera Systems to sample Benthic Invertebrate Communities of the Western Indian Ocean

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), in collaboration with the University of Comoros and the University of Dar es Salaam (Institute of Marine Sciences and the College of Agriculture Sciences and Fisheries Technology), are organizing a Regional Training Workshop on “The Use of Underwater Camera Systems to Sample Benthic Invertebrate Communities of the Western Indian...
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01
Mar

FAME releases 7 new publications

SPC Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems Division has just published seven new publications: i) The SPC Fisheries Address Book 2020, which lists over 1500 fisheries-related contacts. It is updated every year. ii) Four reports to support gender-responsive programming approaches to fisheries and aquaculture in:  Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu iii) A Regional Framework on Aquatic Biosecurity to provide regional guidance...
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14
Feb

Course in Ocean Governance for Africa 2020: Call for applications

The IOI-SA will be running the annual course in Ocean Governance for Africa in collaboration with the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), and other partners, from the 7th September to the 2nd October 2020. The course will be held in Cape Town, South Africa.  The deadline for...
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03
Feb

One Planet Fellowship: call for applications

The One Planet Fellowship Created in December 2017 at Emmanuel Macron’s One Planet Summit, the One Planet Fellowship aims to create a community of African and European researchers working on climate change adaptation in Africa’s agricultural sector. This five-year program is supported by the BNP Paribas and Bill & Melinda Gates foundations, the European Commission...
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25
Jan

Coasts as complex systems – tools and services for climate change adaptation in coastal urban settlements: Call for applications

GERICS (HZG), within the frame of the INNOVA project and in collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), is planning a regional training event on the use of Systems Dynamics to understand and plan mainstreaming climate change adaptation and coastal management making use of innovative climate services in the Western Indian Ocean...
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25
Jan

37 Important Marine Mammal Areas identified in the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas

In December 2019, scientists announced the approval of 37 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Western Indian Ocean and Arabian Seas. The new IMMAs highlight key habitats for various threatened marine mammal species, including endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins, and the threatened dugong. IMMAs are an important first step toward greater protection efforts,...
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24
Jan

Regional Workshop on Stock Assessment and Estimation of SDG Indicator 14.4.1- Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels: Call for applications

The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) Bremen in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Institute of Aquatic Resources in Denmark (DTU Aqua) and the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) Zanzibar are organizing a two week training course on the assessment of stock status and the...
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18
Jan

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Training for Coastal Cities

ICLEI Africa, with the support from the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), is hosting an interactive and participatory four-day regional training workshop where coastal cities in Africa can begin to develop Climate Change Adaptation Action Plans (CCAPs) with a specific focus on coasts. These action plans are the first and essential step in...
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17
Jan

WIOMSA appoints a new Executive Secretary

The WIOMSA Board of Trustees has appointed Arthur Tuda as the new Executive Secretary effective 1st February 2020. Arthur will take over the wheels of WIOMSA as part of the succession plan of the Association. The outgoing Executive Secretary, Julius Francis will remain as an advisor for few months to ensure a smooth transition. Arthur...
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16
Jan

Call for Expression of Interest to host the Twelfth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in 2022

WIOMSA is inviting expressions of interest to host the Twelfth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium from all the countries in the region including those that have hosted the symposium before. The twelfth Symposium is scheduled to be held in the second half of 2022, preferably in October or November 2022. The deadline for submission of expressions of...
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15
Jan

The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science is out!

The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just been published. This issue, Vol 18, No 2 (2019) has the following articles: i) Francis P. Mmanda, Jan Erik Lindberg, Anna N. Haldén, Torbjorn Lundh – Mineral content in local feed ingredients used by fish farmers in four different regions of...
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13
Jan

The Report of the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is out

In December 2019, the Kenya Government in collaboration with UNDP organized the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Regional Meeting in Mombasa, Kenya under the “Protect, Produce, Prosper” theme. The meeting was attended by 91 participants. The meeting report proposes A Call to Action, from the WIO Regional Bloc, to...
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06
Jan

Are you a young marine scientist from the Western Indian Ocean region?

Are you a young marine scientist from the Western Indian Ocean region? We would like to hear from you! The WIO Early Career Scientist Network (ECSN) has been operational since 2015. Recently, it was agreed that the Network will operate under WIOMSA. In this regard, WIOMSA has commissioned a study to assess the needs and...
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21
Dec

The December Issue of the Litter Catch Up is out!

The second issue of the newsletter Litter Catch Up is out! This newsletter focuses on reporting on the on-going marine litter monitoring activities in seven WIO countries, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania. Download the full Issue. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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21
Dec

2020 Open Call for Shipboard Fellowship

13 Nov 2019 to 15 Nov 2020 Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) will be offering a number of shipboard fellowship opportunities onboard research vessels during 2019/2020. This programme is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. For more details, read here. Share this: Click...
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19
Dec

Coastal Cities and the Blue Economy: Your views on opportunities and challenges

WIOMSA in collaboration with UN-Habitat, has contracted Arup to develop a working document on ‘Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean and the Blue Economy’ and a ‘Roadmap for the Development of the Blue Economy’ in Coastal Cities. This Roadmap aims to provide strategic guidance and recommendations to help cities in current and future planning...
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18
Dec

VLIR-UOS scholarship for the Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management

The preregistrations for the VLIR-UOS scholarship for the Master of Science in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (‘Oceans and Lakes’) for 2020-2022 are now open! More info on our website: http://www.oceansandlakes.be/node/28 Deadline of the application: 1 February 2020. Hear about the story of a few of our VLIR-UOS alumni in the video below (made in...
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18
Dec

The December WIOMSA Newsbrief is out

Read the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief. The December Newsbrief features articles on WIOMSA’s  annual grantees meeting, news from the Cities and Coast and MASMA competitive grant initiatives, a story on the role of the Western Indian Ocean in the first ever Marine Regions Forum in Berlin,  the kick off meeting of the WIOGEN project, a global study...
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16
Dec

WIO Regional Introductory MPA Management Training Course: Call for applications

The Rhodes University Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS) in collaboration with WIOMSA are offering the first University-accredited regional Introductory MPA Management Training Course which will be run from the 30th March to the 3rd April 2020 at the Rhodes University, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The deadline for submission of application is 16h00 (SAST,...
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13
Dec

Cities&Coasts Project: Calls for Proposals

WIOMSA, through its Cities and Coasts project, is announcing calls for research proposals to conduct research and to support the organization of training courses/workshops. For detailed instructions on these grants, download the full announcement for the calls and the guidelines for preparing proposals. The deadline for submission of proposals is 1 March 2020. Applications should be completed and support...
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11
Dec

MASMA Programme 2020 calls: For research and for Training Courses/Workshops & Publication of Books/Manuals

WIOMSA through the MASMA programme, is pleased to announce two calls: i) A call for research proposals ii) A call for proposals to support organizations of training courses/workshops and Publications of books/manuals. Please read the instructions carefully and prepare your proposals accordingly. Proposals prepared not according to the format will not be reviewed. Download the...
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02
Dec

The WIOMSA Magazine People and the Environment, Issue 9 is Out!

The Women in Marine Science Network (WiMS) has inspired the release of two special editions of the WIOMSA Magazine featuring the stories of women working in the marine and coastal field in the Western Indian Ocean region and beyond. Breaking the class ceiling: stories from women who are making a difference in coastal and marine...
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02
Dec

Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program: Call for Proposals 2020 is out now!

WIOMSA is inviting submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program for 2020. The MARG programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects and also offers opportunity for presentation of research results at various regional and international fora. Please note that, applications...
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25
Nov

Transformed and Transformative Ocean Governance Conference

The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for a wide range of ocean experts and stakeholders to engage with the latest developments impacting on ocean governance from developmental, ecosystem-based and human-rights-based approaches, before starting to reflect and give direction on what transformed and transformative ocean governance means and requires. Confirmed speakers include...
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06
Nov

The latest issue of the Newsbrief is out!

Read the latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief which features articles on  various marine litter initiatives in the region, the development of the Western Indian Ocean Governance Strategy, news from the cities and coasts and MARG project grantees,  meetings and workshops that have taken place in the region, the release of  WIO Journal of Marine Science Volume 18...
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05
Nov

The first issue of Litter Catch Up

In the WIOMSA Marine Litter Workshop held in April 2019 in Mombasa, Kenya, it was agreed that a a quarterly newsletter be established to report on the progress of implementation of the marine litter projects in seven countries. The first issue of the Litter Catch Up was published in October 2019. The Newsletter is a...
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28
Oct

South African Marine Sciences Symposium

South African Marine Sciences Symposium (SAMSS) 6-9 July 2020 | Elangeni Hotel, Durban Please find attached the first announcement of the South African Marine Sciences Symposium (SAMSS) which will be held in Durban during 6-9 July 2020. The conference theme is 20/20 vision: Marine Science for the future South Africa. 6 July: Workshops and Courses...
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25
Oct

Dahari is recruiting an Operations Director

About Dahari Founded in February 2013 following a five-year pilot project, Dahari has quickly established itself as one of the leading NGOs in the Comoros with a multicultural team of 75 full- and part-time employees. Dahari’s holistic intervention model covers agricultural and agro-forestry development, forest management around watersheds, ecological research, conservation of biodiversity, and the...
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24
Oct

The WIOMSA Annual report for 2018 is out!

As 2018 marked WIOMSA’s 25th Anniversary, the Annual report features an inspiring ” Word from the WIOMSA President”chronicling the key success factors and major achievements of WIOMSA and the new directions for the Association. The report outlines the projects and activities that the Association undertook in 2018 including governance and strategic decisions, strengthening scientific research for...
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23
Oct

3rd Symposium on climate change adaption in Africa

23rd-24th January 2020: Africa 2030 – Strengthening the Capacity of African Countries to handle the Challenges of a Changing Environment, Nairobi, Kenya 3rd SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN AFRICA It is widely known that Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate change. As the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) produced by the...
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21
Oct

2020 Conservation Awards!

The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) is currently accepting applications for 2020 Conservation Awards! CLP awards are offered to teams of early-career conservationists to conduct projects on species that are categorized as Data Deficient, Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Team members should have less than 5 years’ professional experience in the conservation sector and projects...
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18
Oct

4th International School in Marine Biology

The DANIEL JOUVANCE FOUNDATION, in collaboration with the Sorbonne University (F) and the University of Namibia (UNAM), will organize the 4th International School in Marine Biology at the Sam Nujoma Campus, University of Namibia, Henties Bay, Namibia from January 26th to February 1rst, 2020. The Daniel Jouvance – SU International School in Marine Biology is...
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17
Oct

IIOSC-2020 Abstract Submission deadline extended!

This is to inform you that the last date for submission of abstracts to the International Indian Ocean Science Conference (IIOSC) is extended up to 15 November, 2019. You are invited to submit abstracts relevant to Indian Ocean for scientific sessions spread over 14 themes (https://iiosc2020.incois.gov.in/IIOSC2020/TechnicalSessions.jsp). Papers/abstracts highlighting societal relevance of the research work are encouraged....
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15
Oct

Job advert: Marine Programme Coordinator (Africa)

Location: Can be based in either Dakar-Senegal, Accra-Ghana, Nairobi- Kenya in or Cambridge-UK Full time Contract: 2 year fixed term (renewable)   BirdLife International is inviting applications for the position of Marine Programme Coordinator, who will lead the Marine Programme of the BirdLife Africa Secretariat in collaboration with the BirdLife International’s Marine Programme (BIMP). View...
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10
Oct

Call for applications: IFS Basic Research Grants

Providing early career support to promising young Low and Lower Middle Income Countries (LLMIC) researchers has been the mandate of the International Foundation for Science (IFS) for many years. IFS continues its commitment by providing tailored research capacity-enhancing support to promising early career scientists based around the provision of individual Basic Grants. To secure IFS...
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07
Oct

Regional training workshop on use of constructed wetlands technology for wastewater treatment: Call for Application

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) in partnership with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute (KMFRI) and the Nairobi Convention through the GEF-funded project ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the WIO from land-based sources and activities (WIOSAP)’ are organizing a regional training workshop on use of constructed wetlands...
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03
Oct

New Issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science Published

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its latest issue, Vol 18, No 1 (2019) with the following articles: i) Maurice O. Obiero, Cyprian O. Odoli, Peter O. Odote, Raymond K. Ruwa, Maurice O. Omega – Shelf life assessment of hot smoked African catfish stored under different storage conditions from Lake Kenyatta,...
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27
Sep

Call for articles for the WIOMSA magazine: Stories from women in marine science

WIOMSA Magazine: Breaking the glass ceiling: stories from women who are making a difference in coastal and marine resource management The WIOMSA Magazine has been a popular publication for many years. The Magazine is written with the general public as the main target group. The magazine is not a scientific publication but instead offers a...
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26
Sep

Sea cucumbers – an unknown resource

From a previous MASMA project on Sea Cucumbers: Over the last few years, the demand for sea cucumbers from Asian countries has literally exploded, obliging the manufacturers to produce more and more. In many producing countries, the number of sea cucumbers has diminished noticeably. Madagascar is not an exception to that rule. Helped by International...
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26
Sep

Winter school: Ocean Governance for Sustainable Marine Ecosystems

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ZMT/IOI Winter School on “Ocean Governance for Sustainable Marine Ecosystems” from Feb 16-21, 2020 in Bremen/Germany. The interdisciplinary Winter School hosted by ZMT (Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research) and the IOI (International Ocean Institute) will train around 25 international scholars to develop solutions for a sustainable governance of the Ocean. Highlights...
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25
Sep

Science-to-policy uptake in WIO region: Short survey

The South African Institute of International Affairs is developing a science-to-policy uptake guidance document for the Western Indian Marine Science Association through the project MeerWissen: African-German Partners for Ocean Knowledge. They wish to develop a practical, user-friendly document that draws on the experiences of researchers and the policy community in the region (and beyond). For this...
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23
Sep

Training on the Geospatial technology (Remote Sensing and GIS) application for Sustainable Coastal Smart Cities: Call for applications

WIOMSA in partnership with Macquarie University and Hexagon Geospatial are organizing a training workshop on the application of geospatial technology for sustainable and smart coastal cities. The training workshop is slated for Mombasa Kenya from the 2nd to the 7th December 2019. The workshop is organized with the financial support of the Government of Sweden...
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10
Sep

The Blue Economy and Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region: Call for proposals

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and UN-Habitat are inviting proposals from senior consultants to prepare and develop a Status Report, Regional Action Plan and Roadmap on “The Blue Economy and Coastal Cities of the Western Indian Ocean Region”. Download the full call. The deadline for submission of the bid is the 27th...
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10
Sep

IOC-UNESCO Travel Grants

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO is offering a limited number of travel grants to support participation of early career scientists (age below 35 years) in conferences and symposia in 2019. Applications should be submitted to Mika Odido (m.odido@unesco.org) not later than 25 September 2019, and must include: Detailed CV, including: Biodata (personal details), employment...
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06
Sep

Call for applications a new for OCG Leadership Development Role

Call for applications a new for OCG Leadership Development Role The Joint WMO-IOC Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) Observations Coordination Group (OCG) (link) is creating a new sponsored membership role in its Executive Team. The aim of this new role is to support leadership development in ocean observing from countries that are in...
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04
Sep

DAAD Call for applications | Climate research in Africa

DAAD is the initiativ of the German Academic Exchange service in the field of climate change and protection, read more at www.daad.de The Climate research Alumni and Postdocs in Africa (CLAP Africa) program brings high-potential African researchers in climate change research and protection together with African alumni of German funding initiatives. It seeks to catalyze...
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03
Sep

International Indian Ocean Science Conference

The abstract submission for the International Indian Ocean Science Conference (IIOSC) 2020 is now open! The conference will take place in Goa, India, on 16-20 March 2020. You can submit abstracts relevant to the Indian Ocean for scientific sessions spread over 14 different themes. You can read more about the different themes here: https://iiosc2020.incois.gov.in/IIOSC2020/TechnicalSessions.jsp). The...
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28
Aug

Marine and Coastal Ecosystem-based Adaptation

Over the past 18 months, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) has implemented a project that seeks to support ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in Southern Africa. The objective of the project is to enhance the climate resilience of the Southern African region by strengthening the role of marine and coastal EbA in national climate...
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28
Aug

Call for OCG Regional Leadership Development Position

The Joint WMO-IOC Commission for Oceanography and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) Observations Coordination Group (OCG) (link) is creating a new sponsored membership role in its Executive Team. The aim of this new role is to support leadership development in ocean observing from countries that are in the process of developing their ocean observing capacity, including Small...
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27
Aug

Call for applications! OTGA/KMFRI Training Course: Marine GIS Applications

Call for applications: OceanTeacher Global Academy (OTGA) Training Course: Marine GIS Applications, 28 October – 1 November, 2019, in Mombasa, Kenya Course Overview Satellite data are particularly powerful when combined with data from other sources, such as in situ measurements or geographic or socio-economic information, whilst Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a powerful tool for...
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21
Aug

WIOMSA Newsbrief June/July 2019

We are delighted to present our Newsbrief for June/July 2019. In this edition we feature articles from the 11th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium that recently took place in Mauritius as well as articles on Dr Jacqueline Uku´s N.K. Panikkar Memorial Lecture, MARG-I outcomes, meetings and workshops that have taken place in the region, the release of...
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20
Aug

Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme 2020-2021

Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme 2020-2021- Applications Now Open The Ireland-Africa Fellows Programme will this year offer a select number of future leaders and influencers from Tanzania the opportunity to study for a prestigious Master’s degree in Ireland. If successful, you will live and study at some of the top education and learning centres in the world,...
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19
Aug

New Publication: Information access and knowledge exchange in co-managed coral reef fisheries

A new publication on Information access and knowledge exchange in co-managed coral reef fisheries is now out! This publication might be useful for researchers and managers interested in knowing how information is accessed and shared amongst marine and coastal resources users. The publication is one of the outputs from the collaboration with Dr. Michele Barnes ARC Centre of...
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16
Aug

Indian Ocean Regional Ocean Acidification workshop: Call for applications

The Nairobi Convention in collaboration with the IUCN-chaired Ocean Acidification international Reference User Group (OAiRUG) and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) are organizing the Indian Ocean Regional Ocean Acidification workshop that will be held in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 28th and 29th October, 2019. Applications to attend the workshop are invited from regional...
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16
Aug

Largest-Ever Study of Coral Communities Unlocks Global Solution to Save Reefs

This week a new publication on “Social–environmental drivers inform strategic management of coral reefs in the Anthropocene” by Darling et al, was published in the Nature Ecology and Evolution Journal. Over 80 marine scientists has worked together analysing 2500 reef systems across 44 countries.  From the press release by the Wildlife Conservation Society: A NEW...
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14
Aug

14th International Conference on Copepoda! 

Every three years since 1981 the World Association of Copepodologists (WAC) holds an international conference called the International Conference on Copepoda or the “ICOC.” These have become the most important global gatherings for all researchers and students of copepods. Each conference gives participants the chance to meet fellow researchers, talk with students and experts, borrow...
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29
Jun

The First Issue of the Symposium Newsletter is out!

The First Issue of the Symposium Newsletter is out with several interesting articles and important announcements. The deadline for submission of articles for Issue 2 of the WIOMSA Symposium newsletter is 2nd July 2019. Send your articles and photos to secretary@wiomsa.org. Download the full issue. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new...
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27
Jun

Symposium newsletter

We will be producing two issues of Symposium Newsletter, prior to and during the Symposium as we did in the previous symposia. The objective of the Newsletter is to provide an avenue for participants and interested parties to communicate information to delegates on news items, book launches, bursaries, courses, student adverts, invitations to special sessions,...
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21
Jun

Sea Sense is hiring a Programme Manager!

Do you have the qualifications, skills and expertise to work for a dynamic organization leading grass-roots marine resource conservation and management efforts in Tanzania? Are you interested in a holistic approach to sustainable marine resource use that recognizes the linkages between people and their environment? Do you have experience in coordinating and managing organizational activities...
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12
Jun

Internship Opportunity at IUCN Tanzania

IUCN  Tanzania is seeking for  motivated Interns to support the implementation of the Forest component of the PLUS and RESUPPLY Projects. #4099 – Intern – Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Duty Station: Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania Employment terms: Locally recruited position Application deadline: 25 June 2019 To see the...
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08
Jun

The challenge of the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources in communities of greater dependence on natural resources

World Ocean’s day is here! This week we have been sharing some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes and now its time for the last one.  The challenge of the sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources in communities of greater dependence on natural resources – Case of Bons Sinais Estuary (Mozambique). ...
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08
Jun

Regional efforts at promotion and conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems

World Ocean’s day is here! This week we have been sharing some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes and today we will share with you two last articles.  Regional efforts at promotion and conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean.   By James Mwaluma   Coastal communities in...
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07
Jun

Understanding sediments accumulations and the importance of regional collaboration in tackling scientific needs

Tomorrow is World Ocean’s day! This week we will share some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes.  Understanding sediments accumulations and the importance of regional collaboration in tackling scientific needs.   By Gilbert Owato  The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region has very rich and diverse marine resources becoming the second Biodiversity...
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06
Jun

Community initiative to restore mangroves of Bay of Assassins: experience from the south-west of Madagascar

World Ocean’s day is fast approaching! This week we will share some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes.  Community initiative to restore mangroves of Bay of Assassins: experience from the south-west of Madagascar By Cicelin RAKOTOMAHAZO – PhD   Walking down to this amazing place just at the shore of the...
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05
Jun

Secret garden under the sea, what are we doing to conserve them?

World Ocean’s day is fast approaching! This week we will share some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes.  Secret garden under the sea, what are we doing to conserve them? Article by: Blandina Lugendo Seagrasses, the flowering plants of the sea. Like land (terrestrial) plants, seagrasses are among key components...
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04
Jun

Threats of microplastics pollution to the marine ecosystem of Tanzanian coastal waters

World Ocean’s day is fast approaching! This week we will share some short articles from current grantees under WIOMSA’s MASMA and MARG programmes.  Threats of microplastics pollution to the marine ecosystem of Tanzanian coastal waters Bahati Sosthenes Mayoma (1)*, Farhan R. Khan (2), Salum Hemed (1), Moses Joel Shimba (1)  Plastic pollution is one of...
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03
Jun

Registrations for the 11th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

Registrations for the upcoming 11th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium is now open. Registration fees; 150 USD for paid WIOMSA members. 75 USD for students (does not include Post Docs) 200 USD for non WIOMSA members. The registration fee includes; Lunch on 1st-5th July 2019 Opening and closing ceremony evening events Airport transfers on 29th June ,  30th June,...
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24
May

WIOMSA Scientific Symposium photo competition!

The WIOMSA Scientific Symposium photo competition is here again! The theme of this year’s photo competition is “People, Coasts and Oceans: Opportunities for a changing future” They say a picture is worth a thousand words- share your story through the lens of your camera! Entries can be on any topic of your choice related to coastal...
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23
May

New Publication on Local Management of Marine Resources is out!

A publication ‘Local Management of Marine Resources: A Guide for Communities in Kenya and Mainland Tanzania is out. This publication available in both English and Kiswahili, has been published and is designed to provide guidance to community members and resource users who wish to manage their own natural resources by developing a strategy for local...
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23
May

For a Resilient Blue Economy, Work with Nature

Quirimbas National Park, northern Mozambique, photo by Romy Chevallier Uniting around a global call to see oceans managed more sustainably, more than 500 people will gather in Maputo this week (23-24 May 2019) to attend an international oceans conference hosted by the Government of Mozambique. Envisaged to become a biennial event, this international dialogue will...
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10
May

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WIOMSA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY(RE-ADVERTISEMENT): DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for submitting applications for the position of Executive Secretary has been extended 17 May 2019. For more details about the position, please download the detailed TORs. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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26
Apr

UN Environment Executive Webinar on EIA for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations

The Global Network on Environment and Oil and Gas is pleased to invite you to register for the upcoming Executive Webinar on ‘Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations’. This webinar will take place on 30 April 2019 from 13:00-14:30 hrs (Geneva Time). Also, you are kindly requested to please share this...
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24
Apr

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WIOMSA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY(RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) is inviting applications for the position of Executive Secretary. For the position, the Association is looking for an individual with experience in project/programme management, management of a team; including experts and support staff. The Executive Secretary should be familiar with the coordination of volunteer networks and working...
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16
Apr

Call for expressions of interest_tuna related research in Tanzania

The Deep Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA) is calling for expressions of interest for tuna-related research studies, under SWIOFish project. The studies are “Research on oceanographic factors influencing tuna and tuna-like species in the Tanzanian waters” and “Undertaking an analysis if the stock structure and genetics connectivity of tuna and tuna-like species in the Tanzanian waters“, The...
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15
Apr

Latest WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

Read the latest WIOMSA Newsbrief, which rounds up new projects, news, and events. Some of the highlights of the Newsbrief include the launch of the WiMS website, monitoring ocean acidification in the WIO region and the launch of Miji Bora Project. We also feature the historic maiden voyage of the FlipFlopi, a profile of Refiloe Mofokeng’s work on plastics, and Rima Beesoo’s...
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15
Apr

Seychelles president makes underwater speech calling for protection for oceans

The Seychelles president has gone below the surface of the Indian Ocean to call for better protection for the world’s seas. Danny Faure said that a healthy ocean was “crucial for the survival of humanity” in a broadcast made 124m (406ft) below sea level. He had joined a British-led expedition exploring the ocean’s depths. Last...
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14
Apr

Latest Nairobi Convention Newsletter

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat are delighted to share with you the first issue of the Nairobi Convention Newsletter of 2019, which includes updates on what countries in the Western Indian Ocean region are doing to protect, manage, and develop their coastal and marine environment through various projects executed by the Convention. You can access it...
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12
Apr

Keynote Speakers for 11th WIOMSA Symposium

The 11th WIOMSA Symposium brings together inspiring keynote presentations covering interesting topical issues such as fishery decline and human nutrition; natural capital accounting, women’s role in fisheries and blue economy. Click on https://symposium.wiomsa.org/keynote-speakers/ to read their short biographies and abstracts. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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11
Apr

Job Opportunity: Co-funded MQ DVCR and WIOMSA Postdoctoral Fellowship

Macquarie University (MQU) and Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) https://www.wiomsa.org partnership, with support from Macquarie University DVC is currently seeking a suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This position is tailored towards an enterprising Postdoctoral Researcher interested in engaging in interdisciplinary research. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens...
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01
Apr

Postgraduate opportunity at ORI/UKZN: Accelerated coral evolution

The University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN) and the Oceanographic Research institute (ORI) in Durban are inviting applications for a PhD studentship to investigate the physiological and transcriptional basis of resilience of corals to stress.  The student will be based at the Oceanographic Research Institute at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa and registered...
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26
Mar

Job opportunity: Marine Co-management Field Officer

Mwambao Coastal Community Network (Mwambao) is an independent not for profit organisation registered in both mainland Tanzania and in Zanzibar. Mwambao is seeking to employ a Marine Co-management Field Officer to lead the field-based implementation of a project that seeks to improve marine resource co-management in Unguja. This project is being delivered in partnership with...
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22
Mar

Online training opportunity on coral reef restoration

Coral reef managers are increasingly turning to restoration as a strategy to combat reef degradation and promote reef recovery. As a result, different techniques are being used across the globe, making it difficult to choose the right approach for your location’s specific needs and capabilities. The Reef Resilience Network Restoration Mentored Online Course is designed...
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20
Mar

Two positions open at GERICS for a Post Doctoral and a PhD student

The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), a scientific organisational entity of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Centre for Materials and Coastal Research, invites applications for a Post Doctoral (m/f/d), starting as soon as possible, in the project CoastalCS@GERICS. This project is funded under the HZG I2B call. The position is limited to 36 months. Read the full post doctoral...
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10
Mar

Open call for applications – Leaders in Coral Reef Restoration

Corales de Paz is pleased to invite applications for its Leaders in Coral Reef Restoration Training Workshop, to be held at the Reef Rescuers Centre for Ocean Restoration Awareness & Learning (CORAL) in Praslin Island (Seychelles) between 1 and 10 June 2019. The purpose of the training is to provide hands-on, in-water experience on what...
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08
Mar

Women in Marine Science network launches their website

Today, on International Women’s day, the Network of Women in Marine Science are proud to announce the launch of their brand-new website wims.wiomsa.org ! We hope you will like the website as much as we do! Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...
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08
Mar

Study comparing fish biomass in remote reefs and fisheries closure published

A Scientific Study titled Global baselines and benchmarks for fish biomass: comparing remote reefs and fisheries closures, (Tim McClanahan et al) has just been published in the Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS), a leading journal in the field covering all aspects of marine ecology, fundamental and applied. Below is an excerpt from the introduction. Introduction Measurable...
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08
Mar

Membership to the Group of Experts on Marine Litter and Microplastics: Call for expression of interest

The Ninth Conference of Parties to the Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment for the WIO region (Nairobi Convention) held in Mombasa, Kenya in August 2018, requested the Secretariat, in collaboration and cooperation WIOMSA and other partners, to establish a marine litter regional technical working group in the...
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05
Mar

Get ready to learn about the sea slugs of Maputaland

A Guide to the sea slugs of the Maputaland Coast, co-authored by  Jenny Strömvoll and Georgina Jones is soon to be published in the coming days. The book, which is supported by WIOMSA, is a guide to the sea slugs found along the Maputaland Coast, that runs from St. Lucia in the south to Maputo in the...
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03
Mar

International Conference ‘Towards a Climate Resilient Society for the Desired Sustainable Futures in Africa’

The Mwalimu Nyerere Professorial Chair on Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with the Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA), Center for Climate Change Studies (CCCS) of the University of Dar es Salaam and the Africa Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ACCAI) network is delighted to announce an International Conference which will take place at the University of...
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27
Feb

Consultancy Service for Development of a Tuna Management Plan

The Government of United Republic of Tanzania has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and   Shared Growth program – SWIOFish and intends to apply part of the proceeds for payments under the contract for Consultancy service for Development of a Tuna Management...
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27
Feb

Workshop on the software package Primer and PERMANOVA+: Apply Now!

The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) is hosting a workshop on the software package Primer and PERMANOVA+.  PRIMER has become the global standard in software tools for nonparametric multivariate analysis while PERMANOVA+ takes dissimilarity-based analyses to a whole new level: to multi-factorial designs, discriminant analysis, model-selection, and beyond. This Advanced PRIMER 7 / PERMANOVA+ workshop is one week...
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21
Feb

Pew Welcomes the 2019 Marine Fellows

Eight scientists and conservationists from around the world have been named the 2019 recipients of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation. These individuals and their projects were selected for their significant promise in protecting a diverse group of marine species and habitats. One of these scientists who was selected is from the Western Indian Ocean...
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09
Feb

‘Beachcombing in South Africa’ by former WIOMSA Board member

What is beachcombing? Anyone who spends time beside the sea knows there’s a wealth of ‘treasure’ to be found, be it natural or manufactured, living or washed up. Beachcombing in South Africa is a friendly guide to the seashore’s rich pickings. Short chapters such as Floaters and drifters, Sea-beans, Sponges, Eggs and egg cases, and...
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MASMA call for proposals
08
Feb

Training workshop on marine & coastal ecosystems – application open

ERACOMA, in collaboration with the South Eastern Kenya University, Machakos University, the University of Nairobi, Kenya Wildlife Services, Cambridge University (UK) and University of Algarve (Portugal) are organizing a Regional Training Workshop on “Quantification and Valuation of Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Services”, that will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from 27th May 2019 to 1st...
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31
Jan

Abstract submission deadline extended

Today was to have been the deadline for abstract submission for WIOMSA’s 11th Scientific Symposium. However, due to an overwhelming amount of requests for additional time to prepare abstracts, the deadline has been extended to the 15th of February. To submit your abstract follow these steps: Go to http://abstract.wiomsa.org  > User home > author > new...
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25
Jan

Nominate an outstanding initiative for the 2019 Equator Prize

The Equator Prize 2019 will be awarded to outstanding community and indigenous initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for local sustainable development. Each winning group will receive USD 10,000 and will be invited to participate in a series of policy dialogues and special events during the United Nations General Assembly and the Secretary-General’s Climate Summit...
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23
Jan

Call for proposals to organise special sessions

During the Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium that will be held in Mauritius from 1st to 6th July 2019, one of the dates has been set aside for special sessions. This will be on the 5th of July. These sessions are convened by projects / programmes and organisations to discuss topical issues that are of global and regional...
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22
Jan

Danielle de St. Jorre Scholarship: Apply Now!

The Danielle de St Jorre Scholarship is currently open for application for the 2019 training programme. This scholarship helps fund the participation of one woman from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the International Ocean Institute’s (IOI) two-month interdisciplinary course on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management. Since 2000 the IOI has awarded an...
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16
Jan

Cities and Coasts Project: New Calls for proposals

WIOMSA, through its Cities and Coasts project, is announcing calls for research proposals to conduct research and to support the organization of training courses/workshops.The deadline for submission of proposals is 15 March 2019. Applications should be completed and support documents uploaded at http://proposals.wiomsa.org/cities-coasts-overview/cities-coasts-proposals/. Questions for clarification on these calls, be sent by email to secretary@wiomsa.org....
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12
Jan

The drone pilot whose maps are saving lives in Zanzibar

A lack of accurate maps is a big problem in parts of Africa: for disaster relief agencies, local authorities and people looking for safe places to build homes. Could cheap survey drones and local volunteers help plug the gaps? Khadija Abdulla Ali is an unlikely drone pilot in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Read the...
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11
Jan

The Oceans Are Warming Faster Than We Thought

The planet’s oceans are warming a lot quicker than estimated, highlighting the perils of unchecked climate change, according to a new study published in Science. Climate change from human activities mainly results from the energy imbalance in Earth’s climate system caused by rising concentrations of heat-trapping gases. About 93% of the energy imbalance accumulates in...
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10
Jan

Training Workshop – apply now!

The Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway and EAF-Nansen Program of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO); as well as the Department of Environmental Affairs: Oceans & Coasts, South Africa and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute are...
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09
Jan

Ocean Science Essay Competition

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development will be from 2021 to 2030 , with the theme The Ocean We Need for the Future We Want. The Decade will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new foundation, across the science-policy interface, to strengthen the management of our oceans and coasts for...
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30
Dec

Job Opportunity: WIOMSA Executive Secretary: DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!

The deadline for applying for the position of the WIOMSA Executive Secretary has been extended to 15 January 2019. Download the original announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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20
Dec

Submission of Symposium Abstracts: Online System Activated!

Abstracts for the Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium can now be submitted online at http://abstract.wiomsa.org/index.php/wiomsa/11WSS. Please follow the online submission instructions as described in this note. Abstracts must be submitted no later than 31st January 2019. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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19
Dec

MASMA Programme: New Calls for proposals

WIOMSA through the MASMA programme, is pleased to announce two calls: i) Research proposals ii) Proposals to support organisation of training courses/workshops and Publications of books/manuals. Please be note that the format for preparing proposals and some of the criteria have been changed so please read the instructions carefully and prepare your proposals accordingly. Proposals...
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17
Dec

Newly Elected Chair of WiMS Featured in Local Daily

The Newly elected Chairperson of the  Network of Women in Marine Science (WiMS) was last weekend featured in one of the top Seychelles local daily newspapers, the  NATION. Ms Veronica  Bristol, was elected to this post alongside other newly elected officials during a meeting held in Nairobi between the 11th and 12th of December. The interim leadership will lead...
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13
Dec

The latest issue is out: Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science

The latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) is now out. The articles in the latest issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science have Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), which is a common feature in most of the Journals. DOIs are attached to journal articles, datasets, video, audio, theses, dissertations, and...
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11
Dec

Rising from the Depths: The second funding call is live!

The Rising from the Depths Network are happy to announce that our second call for funding applications is now live. We are accepting applications for small (up to £5,000), medium (£5,000 to £30,000) and large (£30,000 to £50,000) grants. The call is open from now until the 15 February 2019 at 5pm UK time, applications...
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09
Dec

Job Opportunity: WIOMSA Executive Secretary

WIOMSA seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Executive Secretary. The Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Association, and coordinates and plans the Association’s strategic activities and programming to ensure that human, financial and technical resources are in place to carry out the Association’s mandate. The...
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08
Dec

Ocean governance course: IOI-Canada: Call for applications

The International Ocean Institute’s flagship interdisciplinary training programme has been conducted at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia each summer since being initiated by Elisabeth Mann Borgese in 1981. This two-month programme on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management emphasises the importance of viewing the ocean as a system with varied users and multiple, often...
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08
Dec

Belmont Forum call on Transdisciplinary Research for Ocean Sustainability

Opening Date: Friday, 2 November, 2018 Closing Date: Saturday, 31 August, 2019 The Belmont Forum, in collaboration with Future Earth and JPI Oceans, is launching a call for proposals on “Transdisciplinary Research for Ocean Sustainability”. The call is aiming at bringing together researchers and other expertise across the globe to innovate solutions to accelerate sustainable...
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07
Dec

Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program: Call for Proposals 2019 is out now!!!

WIOMSA is inviting submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program for 2019. The MARG programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects and also offers opportunity for presentation of research results at various regional and international fora. Please note that, applications...
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11
Nov

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY CO-CREATED EVENT

The Government of Kenya and UNDP Kenya invites our global community to contribute content towards a planned co-created photography and film festival which will be held at the sidelines of Sustainable Blue Economy Conference 26 – 28 November 2018. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X...
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09
Nov

Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: First Announcement and Call for Abstracts

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the University of Mauritius, and the Nairobi Convention are pleased to announce the 11th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium to be held in Mauritius from 1-6 July 2019. The week is divided into the following: 1th- 4th July 2019 – The main part of the Symposium. This component will...
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08
Nov

WIOMSA Annual Report 2017 is Out!

We are pleased to announce the release of the WIOMSA Annual Report for 2017. The report highlights a myriad of projects and activities undertaken in 2017 on several fronts including science to policy initiatives, partnerships, capacity development and research. Activities of special note in 2017 were WIOMSA’s participation in the Ocean Conference, the development of...
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27
Oct

ACU Blue Charter Fellowships

Applications have recently opened for a new programme of fellowships aimed at researchers who are working to combat marine plastics pollution, open exclusively to PhD students and post-PhD researchers at ACU member institutions. The ACU Blue Charter Fellowships provide funding of up to £10,000 GBP for 2-3 month research visits hosted by any of the...
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18
Oct

Job openings at CORDIO – NORAD project

CORDIO is recruiting a Programme Manager and a Senior Scientist. The Programme Manager will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and reporting on all project activities implemented by CORDIO while the Senior Scientist will be responsible for fish ecology and coastal fisheries research, conservation and management activities. Application deadline: 2nd November 2018 Share this: Click to...
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18
Oct

Recruiting Executive Director for Sea Sense

Sea Sense, a marine conservation NGO in Tanzania, is looking for a new Executive Director; due to growth over the past few years, the organisation is undergoing restructuring. Whilst a candidate familiar with marine conservation in East Africa will be preferred, and Sea Sense will certainly also be looking at candidates within Tanzania, there is...
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10
Oct

Consultancies by the WIOSAP Project

The WIOSAP Project has issued two consultancies: Position: Climate Change Specialist – Mangroves, Seagrass and Coral Reefs Link:  https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=104412   Position: Valuation Expert – Methodologies Guidelines for Coastal & Marine Ecosystems Link:  https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=104479 Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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09
Oct

Madagascar agrees to a 10 year fisheries agreement with Chinese consortium

At the beginning of September, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, the President of Madagascar, attended the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. It was announced during this visit that the two countries had finalised a 10 year investment agreement, entered into between the Malagasy Agency for Economic Development and Promotion of Enterprises, and the Chinese business...
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08
Oct

Open call for institutions to undertake marine litter monitoring programmes in the WIO Region: DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for submission of proposals to undertake marine litter monitoring programmes from institutions in the WIO region has been extended until 17 October, 2018. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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30
Sep

The latest issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science is out!

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its first regular issue of 2018, Volume 17 (1). The Issue contains nine articles, which could be viewed and downloaded from https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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10
Sep

Women in fisheries

The 28th issue of the Women in Fisheries Bulletin, which highlights gender roles in coastal fisheries and development, and women’s fishing activities in urban and rural communities. Download the Issue. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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10
Sep

Open call for institutions to undertake marine litter monitoring programmes in the WIO Region

WIOMSA in partnership with the African Marine Waste Network (AMWN), is calling for proposals to undertake marine litter monitoring programmes from institutions in the WIO region. Deadline for submission of proposals: 12 October 2018 For more details, download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to...
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30
Aug

Job Opportunities at the Birdlife International

BirdLife International is seeking to recruit the Head of Conservation Division and the Vulture Conservation Manager. The deadline for submission of applications for the two positions is 10 September 2018. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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15
Aug

Are you a woman in marine sciences from the Western Indian Ocean region? DEADLINE EXTENDED!/Êtes-vous une femme travaillant dans les sciences marines dans la région de l’Océan Indien? Prolongation de la date limite!

English Are you a woman in marine sciences from the Western Indian Ocean region? We’d like to hear from you! In October 2017, WIOMSA, the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, launched a Network of Women in Marine Sciences to provide women in marine sciences with a platform to share experiences, challenges and solutions, celebrate...
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13
Aug

Re-advertisement: Technical Coordinator ­ Marine and Coastal Resilience Programme, IUCN ESARO

KINDLY NOTE: THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT AND PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WILL BE CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY THIS POSITION IS NOW AN INTERNATIONALLY RECRUITED POSITION OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES. EXPATRIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT DO APPLY. POSITION WILL BE BASED IN EITHER NAIROBI,KENYA OR DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA....
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10
Aug

Regional Workshop on ‘Marine Organisms Response to Climate Change Effects – Adaptation or Extinction?’: Call for applications: DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!

The deadline for submission of applications to attend the Regional Workshop on ‘Marine Organisms Response to Climate Change Effects – Adaptation or Extinction?’ has been extended until 31 August, 2018. Download the full announcement. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
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07
Aug

Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the University of Mauritius are pleased to announce the Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium which will be held in Mauritius from 8-13 July 2019. Detailed announcement and call for abstracts will be issued soon. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click...
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27
Jul

WIOJMS Special Issue on Humpback Whales in the Western Indian Ocean is out!

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its latest issue, Special Issue 1/2018 – Humpback Whales in the Western Indian Ocean. We invite you to view the Table of Contents and then access full articles at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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27
Jul

Deadline 31 July 2018: Submit your WIO-COMPAS Application now!

Level 2 (L208) WIO-COMPAS is pleased to announce the offering of Level 2 Certification for MPA Managers, Assistant Managers, Site managers, Wardens, Deputy Wardens or Section Rangers. The Certification Assessment Event will be held on the 24-29 September 2018. Application documents are available for download here: Level 2 Call For Applications and Level 2 Application...
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26
Jul

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

DST/NRF SARChI Research Chair: Environmental and Social Dimensions of the Bio-economy Department of Environmental and Geographical Science University of Cape Town, South Africa Closing date for applications: 31 August, 2018 Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research fellowship on the bio-economy, beginning January, 2019. The position forms part of the SARChI Research Chair held by...
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26
Jul

Blue Carbon Module is Now Live!

The Blue Carbon Module compiles the latest scientific guidance and tools to help managers, researchers, practitioners, and governments understand how blue carbon can be measured and utilized to promote conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems. Specifically, we explore: • What is blue carbon? • Guidance for developing and implementing a blue carbon project • Methods...
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25
Jul

Are you a woman in marine sciences from the Western Indian Ocean region?/Êtes-vous une femme travaillant dans les sciences marines dans la région de l’Océan Indien?

English Are you a woman in marine sciences from the Western Indian Ocean region? We’d like to hear from you! In October 2017, WIOMSA, the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, launched a Network of Women in Marine Sciences to provide women in marine sciences with a platform to share experiences, challenges and solutions, celebrate...
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24
Jul

Miguel Gonçalves: Congratulations to a true custodian of nature!

Peace Parks Foundation is proud of the passionate and dedicated teams, on the ground in transfrontier conservation areas daily, fighting the good fight to protect southern Africa’s natural heritage! One such ‘nature warrior’ is Miguel Gonçalves, Park Warden of Maputo Special Reserve (MSR) and Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve (PPMR) – the Mozambique components...
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19
Jul

Consultancies in support of the WIOSAP Project

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat through the WIOSAP Project is advertising the consultancies below to support development of restoration guidelines for Seagrass Ecosystems in the WIO region (a pair on Mangroves and Coral Reefs Restoration Guidelines went out already); and another related to the recent Science to Policy Forum held in Durban on Sustainable Port Development....
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16
Jul

The WIOMSA Newsbrief is Out

The June 2018 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out! The newsletter brings you up to date information on  WIOMSA and partners’  activities in ensuring the sustainable management of coastal and marine resources in the western Indian Ocean. This edition features articles on a turtle excluder device that is being tested  on Kenyan trawl nets ...
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16
Jul

Technical Coordinator – Marine and Coastal Resilience Programme

IUCN invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of The Technical Coordinator – Marine and Coastal Resilience Programme to be based Nairobi, Kenya or Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The Technical Coordinator will develop, resource, and manage IUCN ESARO’s Marine and coastal resilience programme activities in the region in close collaboration with...
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15
Jul

Senior Research Associate – Coral Reef Fish Ecology: Determinants of Fish Nutrient Quality (ERC)

An exciting opportunity exists for a marine or nutrition scientist to contribute to an ERC funded project: Coral Reef Fish Ecology: Determinants of Fish Nutrient Quality (ERC) We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic marine or nutrition scientist to contribute to a project investigating the drivers of fish nutrient quality amongst coral reef fish...
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11
Jul

Cities and Coasts Project: Calls for research proposals and proposals to Support the Organization of Training Courses/Workshops: DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for submission of proposals for research projects and to support the organization of training courses/workshops under the Cities and Coasts Project has been extended until 27 July, 2018. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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07
Jul

New Issue of WIO Journal of Marine Science Published

The Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its latest issue, Volume 16 No 2 at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. We invite you to view the Table of Contents and then access full articles. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
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05
Jul

Certification events for Levels 1 and 2

Level 2 (L208) WIO-COMPAS is pleased to announce the offering of Level 2 Certification for MPA Managers, Assistant Managers, Site managers, Wardens, Deputy Wardens or Section Rangers. The Certification Assessment Event will be held on the 24-29 September 2018. Application documents are available for download here: Level 2 Call For Applications and Level 2 Application...
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04
Jul

Science to Policy Forum in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat through the Project on the ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities’ (WIOSAP) is pleased to announce the next Science to Policy Forum for the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region which is being organized in partnership with the Western...
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04
Jul

Consultancy to develop a WIO Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Guidelines

The Nairobi Convention Secretariat through the WIOSAP Project is seeking the services of an expert to develop a WIO Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Guideline as per the full announcement. The deadline for submission of application  is 14 July 2018. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on...
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02
Jul

Coding to save our coral reefs

WCS scientists has produced a video showing how they are using GitHub and coding to synthesize information from our large dataset on coral reefs to address questions of climate change. View the video. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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02
Jul

Proposal for subgenus Holothuria (Microthele) in CITES Appendix II

France has prepared a listing proposal of the subgenus Holothuria (Microthele), included 4 species, in CITES Appendix II. These are: Holothuria fuscogilva, H. fuscopunctata, H. nobilis, H. whitmaei. These species live in between tropics, both in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from the eastern African coast to Polynesia. Download the proposal here. Share this: Click...
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26
Jun

Consultancies to support implementation of the WIOSAP Project

The Contracting Parties to the Nairobi Convention have received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to execute the Project ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities’ (WIOSAP). The Project is intended ‘to reduce impacts from land-based sources and activities and sustainably manage...
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25
Jun

CALL FOR CONCEPTS – German-African Partners for Ocean Knowledge

The Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is seeking to facilitate partnerships between German and African research institutes, political decision-makers and practitioners with the Initiative ‘MeerWissen – German-African Partners for Ocean Knowledge’. The main objective is to build bridges between German and African marine researchers and African decision-makers, improving the conditions for...
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19
Jun

Taking care of ocean habitats

Kenyan coral marine biologist Nyawira Muthiga won the 2018 Award for Conservation Excellence together with her husband, American marine biologist Timothy McClanahan, in recognition of many years spent advocating community-driven marine conservation in East Africa. Presented by the Banovich Wildlife Escapes Foundation in the US in February, the award comes with a $100,000 cash prize....
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13
Jun

OTGA/KMFRI Training Course: Marine Spatial Planning: Call for applications

OTGA are pleased to inform you that the period for applications for the Training Course on Marine Spatial Planning, to be held between 10 – 14 September 2018 in Mombasa, Kenya, is open until 11 July 2018. Detailed information on the course overview, Objectives, Target Audience, etc., is available on the IOC link https://www.oceanexpert.net/event/2294 as...
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13
Jun

Training Course in Coral and Sponge Taxonomy: Call for applications

The Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam in collaboration with the Biodiversity Programme of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) are organizing a Training Course in Coral and Sponge Taxonomy that will be held in Zanzibar, Tanzania from 5-11 August 2018. The training aims at strengthening capacities of members of the WIO national...
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09
Jun

MASMA Programme: Calls for research proposals and proposals to Support the Organization of Training Courses/Workshops & Publication of Books/Manuals – DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline for submission of proposals for research projects and to support the organization of training courses/workshops and publication of books/manuals has been extended until 27 July, 2018. For more details on these calls, click here. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...
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09
Jun

Regional Workshop on ‘Marine Organisms Response to Climate Change Effects – Adaptation or Extinction?’: Call for applications

WIOMSA and the Lund University of Sweden are organizing a Regional Workshop on ‘Marine Organisms Response to Climate Change Effects – Adaptation or Extinction?’ that will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from 8 – 10 October 2018. The workshop will aim at furthering our knowledge and specifically to: Synthesize current knowledge about how marine species...
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25
May

Request for Comments on the WIOMSA Adaptive Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023

The purpose of this post is to request WIOMSA members to provide comments and feedback on the attached draft WIOMSA Adaptive Strategic Plan 2018 – 2023. The document is also available here. The External Evaluation of the MASMA Programme conducted in 2016/2017, found that the WIOMSA Strategic Plan 2005-2020 has largely been achieved. Further, the...
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24
May

Call for proposals for establishment of ocean acidification observation and laboratory experiments: DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Deadlines for completion of online survey and submission of proposals have benn extended. The deadline for the completion of online survey has been extended to 15 June 2018 and for the submission of full proposals to 30 June 2018. You can find more information on the call here. Share this: Click to share on X...
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21
May

Competing with cheaper fish imports

As the fish population in Kenya’s Lake Victoria decreases, local fishermen try to compete with cheaper fish imports from China. Source: CNN Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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20
May

SOLSTICE 2-week Training Course in Remote Sensing and GIS: Call for applications

The SOLSTICE Training Course in Remote Sensing and GIS will take place at IMS, Zanzibar 17-28 September 2018. The first week of the course consists of lectures and hands-on computing tutorials. The second week will be devoted to ‘mini-projects’ proposed by the course participants, related to their on-going research activities. Mini-projects are single, focused research...
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15
May

Call for proposals for establishment of ocean acidification observation and laboratory experiments: DEADLINE NEARS FOR COMPLETION OF ONLINE SURVEY!

The deadline for completion of online surveys in response to the Call for proposals for establishment of ocean acidification observation and laboratory experiments is approaching fast! Don’t delay, the deadline is 19 May 2018! Read the full call. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook...
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13
May

Cities and Coasts Project: Calls for research proposals and proposals to Support the Organization of Training Courses/Workshops

WIOMSA, with funding from the Government of Sweden, is implementing a four-year Cities and Coasts (C&C) Project (2018-2021), whose main objectives are to improve scientific knowledge and to stimulate research directed at underpinning effective and efficient responses by coastal cities to current and foreseeable challenges they face. Support will be given only to high quality,...
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06
May

MASMA Programme: Calls for research proposals and proposals to Support the Organization of Training Courses/Workshops & Publication of Books/Manuals

WIOMSA through the MASMA programme, is pleased to announce two calls: i) A call for research proposals. Grants of up to US$ 330 000 will be awarded to carry out research in the Western Indian Ocean region ii) a call for proposals to support organizations of training courses/workshops and Publications of books/manuals.   The deadline...
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01
May

Call for proposals for establishment of ocean acidification observation and laboratory experiments

WIOMSA in partnership with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), the IAEA Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre (OA-ICC) and the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network (GOA-ON), is calling for proposals for establishing ocean acidification observation systems in the field, investigating biological response to ocean acidification stress using experimental set-ups in the laboratory, or a...
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30
Apr

Call for Expression of Interest to host the Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in 2019

WIOMSA is inviting expressions of interest to host the Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium from all the countries in the region including those that have hosted the Symposiums before. The Eleventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium will be held in the second half of 2019, preferably in October or November 2019. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to...
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03
Apr

Our latest Newsbrief is out now!

Have you read our latest Newbrief? it’s full of exciting news and information on range of topics including election of Board officials, Board’s decisions, the New MASMA Programme, different workshops held recently, summaries of MARG I reports, election of Country Coordinators and job advertisements. You may access the online version HERE. If you have news...
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03
Apr

Positions announcement: USAID/Madagascar Hay Tao Program

The University of Rhode Island, Coastal Resources Center, is recruiting applicants for the positions of Capacity Development Specialist and Marine Policy Specialist to participate in a USAID-funded project, the Hay Tao (Enhancing Enabling Conditions for Biodiversity Conservation) Program led by Pact to improve the enabling environment for effective community-based management and protection of terrestrial and...
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27
Mar

Job Advertisement: Accountant at WIOMSA

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Accountant. The Accountant will be responsible for the accounting for all costs of operations, directly related to MASMA Programme and associated projects. In accordance with the Zanzibar’s labour laws, this position is open to Tanzanians...
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24
Mar

Call for Expression of Interest: Consulting Services For SWIOFish Project

The South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Program (SWIOFish) is inviting expression of interest to undertake consultancy services for the preparation (2) and revision (3) of general management plan for marine conservation areas (MCAs) in Zanzibar, together with design of MCS strategies for each MCA. Preparation of a demarcation plan and establishment...
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22
Mar

Job Opportunity: Cities and Coasts Project Manager

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Cities and Coasts Project Manager. The Manager will be responsible for the coordination, supervision, monitoring and implementation of all the activities related to a new WIOMSA’s Cities and Coasts Project. Applicants are requested to submit...
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22
Mar

#ResearchforChange MAXQDA Research Grants

Supporting students conducting fieldwork with ‘community-engagement‘ VERBI Software supports you in using professional research software from the very beginning. MAXQDA Research Grants seek to help students unlock their research potential as well as facilitate the creation of international networks for research collaboration, thereby encouraging accountable data collection and self-reflective work products. The #ResearchforChange Grant gives...
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21
Mar

Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program: Call for Proposals is now Open!!!

WIOMSA is calling for submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program. The MARG programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects and also offers opportunity for presentation of research results at various regional and international fora. What is new MASMA Programme?...
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21
Mar

Job Opportunity at WIOMSA: Communication and Engagement Coordinator

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Communication and Engagement Coordinator. The Communication and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for all activities related to communication, dissemination, engagement, outreach and advocacy. Interested candidates should send CVs and page motivation as to how they...
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15
Mar

Fully-funded PhD vacancy at FMS/ ZMT Bremen

The Development and Knowledge Sociology Work Group, ZMT is pleased to announce a fully-funded doctoral position at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) through its Fiction Meets Science project and within the sub-project ‘Narrating Sealevel Change in Singapore’. More information on the Development and Knowledge Sociology Working Group at ZMT can be found ...
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14
Mar

Opportunities for higher education institutions

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) U.S. Global Development Lab is pleased to announce an open solicitation for human and institutional capacity building collaborations between higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States and those in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) under the Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS). This...
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13
Mar

A new Agreement between Sida and WIOMSA Signed!

It´s official! Sida and WIOMSA have signed an agreement on the next 5 years of support to WIOMSA. The MASMA Programme “Generating the Scientific and Policy Relevant Knowledge for achieving SDG 14 and Facilitating Implementation of the Paris Agreement in the WIO Region” will run from 2018-2022. The agreement was signed by the Sida Senior...
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04
Mar

Regional Training Course on Practical Tools in Quantitative Fisheries Assessment

University of Florida in partnership with the African Billfish Foundation and Pwani University are organizing a Regional Training Course on Practical Tools in Quantitative Fisheries Assessment. The training sessions will be held at Pwani University, Kilifi Kenya, from 16th – 26th July 2018. Interested applicants should complete the online application form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/quantitative_fisheries_kenya or thr attached...
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04
Mar

Regional fact sheets highlighting the importance of coral reefs

Three fact sheets to communicate the economic and social importance of coral reefs at a country and regional level have been released. Data is provided for more than 50 coral reef countries in 3 regions. Each factsheet provides easy to read economic and social data for the three main ecosystems services provided by coral reefs:...
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26
Feb

Job Opportunity: Marine Conservationist, WCS Tanzania Program

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks Marine Conservationists to implement field-based marine conservation projects in Tanzania. WCS is a leading actor in marine research and conservation globally. In Tanzania www.wcstanzania.org WCS is working in 5 land/seascapes across the country. We are looking to further develop our marine conservation with...
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25
Feb

Nominations for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018

Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018 The MIDORI Prize, a biennial international prize co-organized by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), honors three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. We would like you to nominate candidates...
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24
Feb

PEER Women in Science Mentorship: Call for Applications

The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program is happy to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting the career development of women in science: the Women in Science Mentoring Program. This program is designed in response to established studies showing that women are underrepresented in higher education and academia, in part due to...
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23
Feb

Seychelles protects an area ‘as big as Britain’ in Indian Ocean!!!

The Seychelles has created protected areas “the size of Great Britain” in the Indian Ocean. In exchange for getting some of its national debt paid off, the island nation has agreed to protect 210,000 sq km (81,000 sq miles) of ocean. The reserves will limit tourism and fishing activities in the Seychelles to halt further...
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21
Feb

Tim and Nyawira win the Award for Conservation Excellence!

Timothy McClanahan and Nyawira Muthiga, founders of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s coral reef program, won the first Award for Conservation Excellence, or ACE. The award carries a cash prize of $100,000, as well as a $5,000 Cabela’s gift certificate.               @Kimberly Fletcher Read the full article. Share this: Click...
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20
Feb

The WIOMSA Board of Trustees: Election of Leadership and Board Appointments

Dr. Jacqueline Uku has been elected by the WIOMSA Board of Trustees to continue serving as WIOMSA President. The board elected Dr. Ranjeet Bhagooli as Vice President and Prof. Yunus Mgaya as Treasurer. The officials were elected during the 38th meeting of the WIOMSA Board of Trustees that was held in Nairobi, Kenya on the...
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01
Feb

Funding for PhD students from Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania to spend 12 months in the UK

Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships are for PhD candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to spend up to 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country. Details here: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/split-site-scholarships-low-middle-income-countries/ Students from Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania are eligible to apply. All applications, with full transcripts detailing all your higher...
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29
Jan

The International Ocean Institute announces the DANIELLE DE ST. JORRE SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of Danielle de St. Jorre, applications and nominations are invited for a scholarship to help fund the participation of a woman from a Small Island Developing State in IOI’s training programme on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management, to be held from 23rd May to 20th July 2018 at Dalhousie University in Halifax,...
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29
Jan

MSc to investigate coral reef responses to climate change

The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated South African candidate to join our multidisciplinary coral reef programme. This position is for two years on a full-time basis commencing in March 2018. Applications should be sent to Dr Sean Porter (sporter@ori.org.za) and Prof. Michael Schleyer (schleyer@ori.org.za). The successful applicant will be based...
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29
Jan

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: NF-POGO CofE at the AWI on Helgoland & Sylt, Autumn 2018 (1. year , phase III)

The Alfred Wegner Institute is delighted to announce its 5th year hosting the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE); providing world class education, training and career development programmes in oceanography. The 10 month training programme will take place on the offshore island of Helgoland and the UNESCO reserve Wadden Sea island of Sylt, Germany....
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19
Jan

Job Opportunity: Public Information Officer, P3

Duty Station: Nairobi Deadline: 27 January 2018 UN Environment’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Nairobi Convention is a partnership between governments, civil society and...
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15
Jan

Job Opportunity: HEAD, Ocean Economy Unit, Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping

The Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping has been set up in line with Government vision to making the ocean economy an important industry to sustain economic diversification, job creation and wealth generation. The main objective of the Ocean Economy Unit is to formulate and implement policies and strategies for the development...
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10
Jan

Scoping Study to Develop Strategic Approach for Enterprise Development in Coastal Fishing Communities in Kenya

The Government of Kenya through the the World Bank-funded Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED) is requesting expression of interest to undertake a ‘Scoping Study to Develop Strategic Approach for Enterprise Development in Coastal Fishing Communities in Kenya’ Complete Expressions of Interest along with other relevant documents should be delivered by email (to:...
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10
Jan

New Issue WIO Journal of Marine Science Published is out!

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its latest issue, Vol 16, No 1 (2017), at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. This issue contains the following articles: i) Salum S. Hamed, Narriman S. Jiddawi, Philip. O.J. Bwathondi – Effects of blood meal as a substitute for fish meal in the culture of juvenile Silver Pompano Trachinotus blochii (Lacepède,...
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10
Jan

SOLSTICE-WIO- First project Newsletter is out!

The first Building research capacity to address challenges of food security in Western Indian Ocean countries (SOLSTICE) newsletter is out. These quarterly newsletters will focus on reviews of activities, achievements and upcoming events across the Consortium. The first one is mainly an introduction to the project and the successful launch during our Kick-Off in Tanzania....
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10
Jan

2018 IOI-SA Course in Ocean Governance

The IOI-SA Course in Ocean Governance for Africa will run from the 3rd to the 28th September 2018 in Cape Town. Please save these dates for your 2018 planning. Applications will open on the 8th January, 2018 and close on the 30th April 2018. Download the brochure for the course. For more information and to...
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04
Jan

Job Opportunity: Rising from the Depths Post-doc Position (Geosciences/Physical Geography

The Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and competent researcher to contribute to the Rising from the Depths Project. Read the full announcement. Closing date for applications: Sunday, January 14, 2018 – midnight GMT   Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click...
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04
Jan

Coral reefs off Tanzania’s coast are being destroyed, most beyond repair

If current trends continue and countries fail to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nearly all of the world’s coral reefs will suffer severe bleaching on an annual basis, according to a new United Nations environment agency study. Bleaching has a hugely negative effect on the health of a coral reef which, in turn, is vital to...
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23
Dec

Spotlight on the 10th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: Latest WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

The latest issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out. This is a combined issue of September and December issues and contains several interesting articles most of which related to the 10th WIOMSA Symposium and associated activities/events. Symposium photo gallery is also included. Thanks for all the support in 2017. We wish you all Merry Christmas...
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19
Dec

Call for Expression of Interest: Consulting Services for Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project

The Government of Kenya is inviting expression of interest to undertake a consultancy to provide direct input into the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED) project preparation, generating for each targeted priority fishery recommendations for a coherent portfolio of interventions that will support a significant increase in the value redeemed for target beneficiaries...
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17
Dec

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND RESEARCHERS FOR FULLY FUNDED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEYCHELLES

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FROM EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND RESEARCHERS FOR FULLY FUNDED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SEYCHELLES Find out more about the training and how to apply by visiting our webpage. Join the Coral Reef Conservation Team We are looking for experienced divers to join world-renowned coral reef conservation specialists in Curieuse Marine National...
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24
Nov

Job Opportunity with Nairobi Convention: Senior Programme Management Officer, P5

The Nairobi Convention is part of the Regional Seas Programme of the United Nations Environment, Ecosystems Division. The United Nations Environment’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in...
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24
Nov

WIOMSA Members Elect New Board!

Following the elections for the new WIOMSA Board of Trustees during the 6th General Assembly held on the 3rd November 2017, WIOMSA is pleased to announce the following new Board members: Prof. Yunus Mgaya who has been elected in the category of host country member, Prof. Ranjeet Bhagooli and Dr. Dominique Ponton representing the Island...
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14
Nov

Course materials from the workshop on Introduction to R Programming are now available!

Course materials from the recently held WIOMSA introduction to R workshop can now be found online at: https://github.com/WIORWorkshop/WIO-R-WORKSHOP-2017. Those interested may also subscribe to our email list for questions and discussions on R and general quantitative advise on this link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wiorquantitativeadvise/join. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to...
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01
Nov

Sixth WIOMSA General Assembly-Please attend!

The Sixth WIOMSA General Assembly will be held on 3 November 2017 will start at 9:00. One of the main agenda of the General Assembly is the ‘Future of the WIOMSA Symposium’. We are urging members and non-members to provide inputs and comments on the paper. All participants (members and non-members) are encouraged to attend...
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31
Oct

WIOMSA Symposium 2017 DAY 1

Hello WIOMSA Family! Welcome to the 10th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania! We thank you all for attending and participating. The opening ceremony started with beautiful music provided by the University of Dar es Salaam Creative Arts Department Choir. We heard from our president Dr Jacqueline Uku about the expanding WIOMSA portfolio...
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29
Oct

The WIOMSA Symposium app is now live!

The WIOMSA Scientific Symposium mobile app is live now and all Symposium participants are encouraged to download it. Download the instructions on how to download the app. The app is designed to help you create your personalised schedule, find your way around, network and more. Mobile and desktop versions are now available. The app will...
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29
Oct

Body paint show at the Symposium!

On 30th October from 1900 hours during the first cocktail, Jocktan Makeke, an award-winning costume and body paint artist will be at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) for a body paint show. Be there! For more details about the artist, please visit, Facebook page: makeke international, Facebook account/profile: makeke and Instagram: @makeke_international Share...
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29
Oct

South African IORAG holding a special session during the 10th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

South Africa has taken over as chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association, as of October 2017, with the theme: “IORA – uniting the peoples of Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East through enhanced cooperation for peace, stability and sustainable development”. Through this platform, South Africa has established a local chapter of the Indian...
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28
Oct

SPECIAL SESSION ON SECOND INTERNATIONAL INDIAN OCEAN EXPEDITION (2015-2020)

The UNESCO/IOC’s Sub Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States – IOCAFRICA with support from the IOGOOS Secretariat is organizing the special session on 2 November 2017 during the 10th WIOMSA Symposium, to review progress in planning and implementation of IIOE-2 activities. You are all invited to attend. Download the Session Programme. Share this:...
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22
Oct

Job Opportunity: TNC Africa Oceans Strategy Director

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of the TNC Africa Oceans Strategy Director. The Africa Oceans Strategy Director will assists in the design, development and implementation of oceans and coastal strategies across TNC Africa Region. The strategic focus will be bottom up and top down and designed to...
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22
Oct

Uncovering the mysteries of the Indian Ocean aboard the SA Agulhas II

The SA Agulhas II has embarked on the first leg of the WIO regional cruise. Below is a photo of the scientists and students taken on the main deck. Additional reporting available at the following links: 1. http://www.news24.com/Video/SouthAfrica/News/watch-uncovering-the-mysteries-of-the-indian-ocean-aboard-the-sa-agulhas-ii-20171019 2. https://youtu.be/zNVDITGmSPA 3. A picture from DEA Communications of the participants onboard. 4. http://ewn.co.za/2017/10/18/watch-ewn-boards-the-sa-agulhas-ii-ahead-of-it-s-voyage-to-tanzania Share this: Click to share...
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01
Oct

Call for expression of interest as authors

The Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Western Indian Ocean region through its GEF-funded project on ‘Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activities (WIOSAP)’, which started in December 2016, is facilitating the implementation of SDG 14 with a special...
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28
Sep

Art Competition for primary and secondary school pupils/Shindano la Sanaa kwa wanafunzi wa shule za msingi na sekondari

Art Competition for primary and secondary school pupils in the coastal regions in Tanzania: Call for submission of artworks The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) in collaboration of the Institute of Marine Science (IMS) and the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries (DASF) both of the University of Dar es Salaam, the Tanzania...
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28
Sep

Are you WIOMSA Alumni? Tell your story and win!

Since its establishment 25 years ago, WIOMSA has supported over 1500 individual scientists through its grant programmes (i.e. MASMA and MARG), capacity development initiatives (i.e. WIO-COMPAS and short-term courses) and biennial Scientific Symposium. What an opportune time to hear stories from you on how WIOMSA has contributed to the development of your career! To coincide...
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28
Sep

Tenth WIOMSA Symposium Photo Competition

As part of the activities planned for the Tenth WIOMSA Symposium to be held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Dar es Salaam from the 30th October – 4th November 2017, WIOMSA in collaboration of the Institute of Marine Science (IMS) and the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries (DASF) both of the University...
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Sep

INVITATION TO ATTEND THE 6th WIOMSA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) will be holding its Sixth General Assembly at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) on 3rd November 2017. The Assembly will be preceded by the Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, which will be held at the same place from 30th October to 2nd November 2017. The General Assembly...
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16
Aug

Special Issue of WIO Journal of Marine Science: Coral reefs of Mauritius in a changing global climate, is out!!!

The Special Issue of the WIO Journal of Marine Science entitled “Coral reefs of Mauritius in a changing global climate” is out. This issue comprises of some of the papers presented during the Ninth University of Mauritius Research Week (UoM RW) held from 19-23 September 2016. Download the full Issue.   Share this: Click to...
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10
Aug

UK ocean science and robotics to help address Western Indian Ocean food security

A new project focussing on Sustainable Oceans, Livelihoods and food Security Through Increased Capacity in Ecosystem research (SOLSTICE), has been approved and th Global Challenges Research Fund, Research Council UK (RCUK) and the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC), and aims to strengthen the ability of the nine Western Indian Ocean nations to address the challenges...
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10
Aug

Consultancy on Scenarios Development in the Northern Mozambique Channel

WWF MDCO intends to commission a national or international firm for “Consultancy on Scenarios Development in the Northern Mozambique Channel” The duration of the assignment shall not exceed 55 days. Bidders may request the terms of reference to the following email address: procurement@wwf.mg or may ask them at WWF’s office at Antsakaviro, Près Lot II...
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17
Jul

Call for nominations: WIOMSA Fellow and Honorary members and WIOMSA Emerging Scientist!

The WIOMSA Honorary and Fellow membership and WIOMSA Emerging Scientist award ceremony will be held during the Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in October/November 2017. The awards are an integral part of building scientific capacity in the region as they are given to individuals in recognition of their exemplary/outstanding/distinguished contribution in...
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13
Jul

WIOMSA unveils its new logo!

We are pleased to present the June 2017 WIOMSA Newsbrief which among others include the article on new WIOMSA logo. With WIOMSA celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018, what a better way to start marking this milestone than introducing a new brand identity for the Association! The issue also includes articles on WIOMSA participation in...
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29
Jun

African Marine Waste Conference: Sponsorship Offered to Attend

If you work on or study Marine Waste along the Coasts of Africa, including waste management in universities, research organisations, governments, NGOs, coastal municipalities, communities or resorts and you want to attend the African Marine Waste Conference that will take place in Port Elizabeth, South Africa from 9-13 July 2017, please apply for sponsorship. Download...
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20
Jun

Opening of World Fisheries University in South Korea

World Fisheries University (hereinafter WFU) Graduate Program at Pukyoung National University (hereinafter PKNU) is planned to be launched in the Fall of 2017. The Graduate School is sponsored by the Korean Government, which strives to be a pioneer in the fisheries industry by enhancing the human resources of developing countries. As Korea’s first professional school dedicated...
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20
Jun

2017 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice: First Announcement – Call for Abstracts and Proposals

All interested are invited to submit proposals for special sessions and workshops, and abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 2017 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice. Please submit all proposals for special sessions and/or workshops for consideration by 30 June 2017 using the online submission system. Please submit all abstracts for oral and poster presentations for consideration by 4 August 2017 using the online submission...
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20
Jun

Request for Proposal: MPAs Over the Finish Line

The Waitt Foundation is pleased to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new initiative, MPAs Over the Finish Line, which aims to identify “shovel ready” MPA projects where 6 to 12 months of additional, targeted funding will result in legally-binding MPAs that have the political and social support necessary for implementation success.  The...
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12
Jun

Election of WIOMSA Board of Trustees members!

The time for WIOMSA members to exercise their democratic right and vote for their Board of Trustees members has come. This Special Edition of the WIOMSA Newsbrief contains biographies of the eight candidates who are standing for the four categories. Information on voting procedure is also contained in this issue. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD BY...
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07
Jun

Vote for the video of our project Making waves / Sea PoWer

You are all requested to vote for the video of project, “Sea PoWer” http://bit.ly/2rEbv3O and support women seaweed farmers in Zanzibar! “Sea PoWer” is a small project run by five women scientists from Tanzania, Kenya and France. Last year we won an award from the Australian Government as part of their Blue Economy Challenge to...
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06
Jun

WIOMSA at UN Ocean Conference!

In the light of the Ocean Conference taking place in New York this week, the embassy would like to highlight the work of one of Sweden’s partner organizations in Tanzania, the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), along with the fact that they have been invited to participate in the all-important Ocean Conference to...
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24
May

Global Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa – GMES & Africa: Open Call for Proposals

The African Union Commission invites proposals from interested and eligible African institutions for the implementation of the GMES & Africa Support Programme with the following specific objectives: Consolidating, extending and developing applications for the Water and Natural Resources and the Marine & Coastal Areas Services to adequately provide information to policymakers, scientists, businesses and the...
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17
May

Western Indian Ocean Regional Training workshop on ‘Introduction to R Programming’

Macquarie University in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society are organizing a Regional Training Course on Introduction R programming, that will be held in Dar es Salaam, Republic of Tanzania from 27-29 October 2017. Applications are invited from the qualified applicants from all the countries in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. The ‘Introduction to...
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11
May

Job Opportunities at Wildlife Conservation Society

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks a Marine Conservationist to lead the implementation of its field-based marine conservation efforts in Tanzania. The position is based in Zanzibar (or possibly Dar -es Salaam), and will require travel throughout the Tanzanian coastline. The WCS Tanzania Marine Conservationist position is a full-time position. Interested candidates should send their...
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04
May

Some – But Not All – Corals Adapting to Warming Climate

WCS coral expert finds that some reefs were less sensitive to warming water over time Eleven species became less while one species became more sensitive to temperature change Study compares extremely warm years of 1998 and 2016 Study appears in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series NEW YORK (May 2, 2017) – A new WCS...
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28
Apr

Ocean Literacy for All: UN Ocean Conference inspires global commitment to forge an ocean literate society!

A partnership of intergovernmental, scientific and educational institutions has launched a global commitment to raise awareness for the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of our ocean. Read the full article. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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28
Apr

Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: Call for Abstracts – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Taking into account requests from prospective participants, the deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to the 10th May 2017. Abstracts must be submitted online at http://abstract.wiomsa.org/index.php/wioma/10WSS. Please follow the online submission instructions. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
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23
Apr

NF-POGO Fellowship for on-board training for FRidge Cruise 2017

POGO is pleased to announce that with support from the Nippon Foundation and in partnership with the University of Liverpool, University of Southampton and Plymouth Marine Laboratory, it is offering a NF-POGO Visiting Fellowship for training on-board the GEOTRACES North Atlantic “FRidge” cruise in 2017-18. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to visit the...
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23
Apr

PostDoctoral Fellowship opportunity at the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology

We invite applications for the above full-time research opportunity at the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, a world-renowned, national Centre of Excellence (CoE) in ornithological research with a strong emphasis on postgraduate studies. The tenure of the Fellowship is for up to two years, providing there is satisfactory academic progress in the first year. –...
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23
Apr

MSc Maritime Science 2017-2018: Applications are still open!

The Master of Science in Maritime Science is an inter-university programme developed by Ghent University (UGent) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). It aims at students from diverse academic backgrounds, who have a common passion for maritime transport and already hold a Master degree. People working in the maritime sector may also benefit from the...
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18
Apr

Job Opportunities – Mangrove Capital Africa, Rufiji Delta Site

Wetland International is implementing a 10-year Mangrove Capital Africa Programme (MCA) that charts a new approach that can upscale successful strategies and ensure their autonomous seeding and replication along East and West Africa’s coasts. In Eastern Africa, the initial focusing will be on the Rufiji Delta in Tanzania. The MCA is recruiting three experienced professionals...
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10
Apr

The “forgotten” tree brings piped water to a village!

By Wanjohi Kabukuru [Gazi Bay, Kenya] Gazi Bay is a quiet sleepy village which lies some 55 kilometres south of Kenya’s coastal resort capital of Mombasa. It does not feature on the tourism circuit as the south-coast’s hotspots of Diani, Ukunda, Nyali, Kisite and even its direct neighbour Chale Island. And it fades into oblivion...
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07
Apr

Western Indian Ocean mangroves secrets

By Wanjohi Kabukuru [Ilha da Inhaca, Mozambique] Mangroves are fascinating trees. At the breathtaking Rufiji Delta in Tanzania where the River Rufiji empties into the Indian Ocean, an interesting story is narrated by a resident Richard Mtila. “In 1987 the Tanzanian government imposed a moratorium on mangroves cutting in the Rufiji Delta to protect the...
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06
Apr

Africa’s Mister Mangroves

By Wanjohi Kabukuru [Chale Peninsula, Kenya] On a general talk, it appears as if the Gazi project was initiated a few years ago. However after spending a few days in this rural outpost is when one realises that the project is a culmination of years of determined study and quiet determination by a quiet researcher...
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06
Apr

UNEP publishes new coastal adaptation language

This is to announce the release of a new coastal adaptation language – the Coastal Hazard Wheel. The Coastal Hazard Wheel is available as a new UNEP publication, as scientific background papers and as a global coastal classification app. It is taken forward by an international partnership of leading knowledge institutions and all information can...
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06
Apr

Building Capacity for Science Communication: Call for proposals

With support from the Rita Allen Foundation, the National Academy of Sciences is pleased to offer two awards of $37,500 each to support the formation and development of collaborative science communication researcher-practitioner partnerships. These awards are intended to facilitate the efforts of science communication researchers and practitioners to plan collaborative projects that pursue shared research...
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31
Mar

WIOMSA Newsbrief: March Issue is out!

We are pleased to present the March 2017 WIOMSA Newsbrief which covers an interesting array of articles including: Decisions of the WIOMSA Board of Trustees, a new MASMA funded project, ESTUARIZE, articles from recently completed PhDs from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and a MARG Grantee article. Enjoy the read. Download the full issue....
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29
Mar

MSC launches 2017 scholarship program

Are you a student with a research project in either sustainable fishing practice or transforming the seafood market? This is your chance to be part of the 2017 MSC science scholarship program. We invite both undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world to apply for the grant, which provides up to £4,000 towards the...
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27
Mar

LEAP-Agri Call Launch: African European Collaborative Research on Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture for Food and Nutrition Security

 Click here for supporting documents The LEAP-agri partners are pleased to announce the launch of the LEAP-Agri joint call for pre-proposals entitled: African European Collaborative Research on Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture for Food and Nutrition Security. This joint transnational research and innovation call is co-funded by the following partnering African and European countries: from Africa:...
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27
Mar

The SPC Beche-de-mer Bulletin 37 is online

The 37th issue of the SPC Beche-de-mer Information Bulletin has 23 original articles and reports on the biodiversity, fisheries, aquaculture and trade of sea cucumbers in various regions, including Papua New Guinea, Philippines, China, Brazil and Nicaragua; sea cucumber symbionts; the reproduction of some sea cucumber species; and the development of methods to better study...
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24
Mar

Submission of Abstracts for the 10th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: Online System Activated!

Abstracts for the Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium can now be submitted online at http://abstract.wiomsa.org/index.php/wiomsa/10WSS. Please follow the online submission instructions as described in the attached note. Abstracts must be submitted no later than 28th April 2017. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
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24
Mar

Marine census planned for coastal waters of Kenya

The Kenya Wildlife Service will conduct an aerial census for marine mammals from March 23 to March 27. KWS spokesperson Paul Gatitu said the exercise will be launched at the Mombasa Marine National Park on March 23. “The survey will focus on dugongs in the area between Diani and Vanga in the South Coast and Ungwana...
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23
Mar

New book coming soon: The R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen in the Western Indian Ocean

The research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen operates within the EAF-Nansen Project of FAO, and carries out fish resources and ecosystems surveys in the maritime waters of developing countries, particularly in Africa. The Project has produced a flyer taht announce the launch of a book on survey results planned for May this year. The book itself will,...
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06
Mar

Appel a manifestation d’interet call for expression of interest

The Biodiversity project is launching a call for expressions of interest covering a wide range of services and supplies. Details are currently available on our page: http://commissionoceanindien.org/activites/biodiversite/appel-a-manifestations-dinteret-call-for-expression-of-interest/ To see the English version, click on the flag at the top left. Le projet Biodiversité lance un appel à manifestation d’intérêt couvrant un vaste éventail de services...
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06
Mar

Election of the Board members: Call for nominations: GENTLE REMINDER!!!

2017 is an election year for WIOMSA’s Board of Trustees. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for elections of the WIOMSA Board of Trustees. According to procedure, only members in good standing, that is paid WIOMSA members and registered students (who are exempted from paying membership fees) are eligible to...
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03
Mar

IOI-SA Course in Ocean Governance for Africa

The IOI-SA will be hosting the fourth IOI-SA Course in Ocean Governance for Africa from the 4th – 29th September in Cape Town, South Africa. The course covers a wide range of marine and maritime issues and includes lectures, exercises, discussion and field trips. For more information, please see the brochure or visit http://ioisa.org/course-in-ocean-governance/. Download the call...
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03
Mar

World’s First Conservation Boot Camp on a Paradise Island

Nature Seychelles  has just launched the world’s first Conservation Boot Camp, a unique and exclusive immersive conservation learning program based on the beautiful Cousin Island Special Reserve, one of the world’s great conservation success stories. The application process has just opened taking only 7 participants at a time. The Conservation Boot Camp is a great...
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28
Feb

Opening for a PhD-position in Gothenburg on LAPSSET

The School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, Sweden is announcing a PhD-position at the Department within the recently granted research project on LAPSSET in Kenya. We are especially looking for a candidate from the region (experience from research in East Africa and knowledge of Kiswahili is a merit). Please share the information if you know of anybody...
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16
Feb

Expression of Interest to attend a workshop on ‘Molecular tools for marine conservation planning’ in South Africa

Through the NSF funded ‘DIPnet’ (Diversity of the Indo-Pacific Network: a collaborative research network and database for advancing marine biodiversity research; http://diversityindopacific.net/) we will be hosting a five day intensive workshop at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The workshop is aimed at African scientists that are actively engaged in the use of molecular tools (genetics/genomics) for...
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14
Feb

Consultancy Services for Design Tuna Specific Research Program and Grants Mechanism for Tuna and Tuna-like Fisheries: CORRECTION ON THE DEADLINE!

The Deep Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA) is recruiting a Consultancy Services for Design Tuna Specific Research Program and Grants Mechanism, whose primary objective is to develop a 10 year research agenda that will assist in improving understanding and sustainable use as well as productive management of tuna and tuna-like species fisheries in the United Republic...
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13
Feb

Consultancy Services for end of the project evaluation of the Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP)

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) invites eligible and qualified consultancy firms to submit Expression of Interest to undertake Consultancy Services for end of the project evaluation of the Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP). The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is 24th February 2017 at 11.00am. Download the full announcement. Share this:...
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06
Feb

Consultancy: Request for proposal – Development of Marine Programme Base Proposal for WWF Tanzania

WWF Tanzania is inviting technical and financial proposals to develop a WWF-Tanzania Marine Programme base proposal. The primary goal of the consultancy is to support WWF Tanzania’s development of a marine programme that will meet the broader objectives to ensure marine ecosystems and associated biodiversity in two priority seascapes of Rufiji, Mafia and Kilwa (RUMAKI)...
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06
Feb

Consultancy Services for Design Tuna Specific Research Program and Grants Mechanism for Tuna and Tuna-like Fisheries

The Deep Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA) is recruiting a Consultancy Services for Design Tuna Specific Research Program and Grants Mechanism, whose primary objective is to develop a 10 year research agenda that will assist in improving understanding and sustainable use as well as productive management of tuna and tuna-like species fisheries in the United Republic...
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01
Feb

Election of the Board members: Call for nominations

2017 is an election year for WIOMSA’s Board of Trustees. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for elections of the WIOMSA Board of Trustees. According to procedure, only members in good standing, that is paid WIOMSA members and registered students (who are exempted from paying membership fees) are eligible to...
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31
Jan

Sale: Limited Offer on WIOMSA Books!

WIOMSA is pleased on announce a sale on some of its Books. WIOMSA, as a knowledge organization, has over the years produced a number of publications in the form of general knowledge books, manuals and field guides. These publications cover different topics of both educational and research interest such as climate change and its impacts, mangrove...
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27
Jan

WIO-COMPAS Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Events: Call for Applications!!!

WIOMSA in partnership with the Coastal Resources Center of the University of Rhode Island (CRC), is pleased to announce the Seventh offering of Level 2 Certification for MPA Managers, Assistant Managers, Site managers, Wardens, Deputy Wardens or Section Rangers. The Certification Assessment Event will be held on the 8-12 May 2017. We are also pleased...
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27
Jan

NF-POGO Centre of Excellence at the Alfred Wegener Institute

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Year 5 of the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI). The training will run from October 2017 to August 2018. The NF-POGO CofE has provided world class education and...
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23
Jan

MARG AND MASMA GRANTS in 2017

This is to inform you that the current five-year support by Sida to the MASMA Programme ends in June 2017. Since MASMA and MARG grants are funded through the MASMA Programme, no grant application will be processed until further notice. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share...
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13
Jan

Profitable Coral Reef Fisheries Require Light Fishing

Study finds that most valuable predatory fish in reef systems can only survive with modest catch quotas Fisheries need sensible management to remain productive   Study Link: http://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(16)31325-2 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2016.10.062 Suggested Tweet: https://twitter.com/WCSNewsroom/status/819667513906753537   New York (January 12, 2017) – Fishing is fundamentally altering the food chain in coral reefs and putting dual pressures on...
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12
Jan

TITLE: WORLD AQUACULTURE CAPE TOWN 2017 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED

The World Aquaculture Society (WAS), the Aquaculture Association of Southern African Africa is hosting the annual World Aquaculture Conference in Africa for the first time June 26-30, 2017. African sponsorship and support is being provided by the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, AU-IBAR and WorldFish. In order to accommodate broader participation, the...
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09
Jan

Call for Applications: Danielle De St. Jorre Scholarship

In memory of Danielle de St. Jorre, applications and nominations are invited for a scholarship to help fund the participation of a woman from a Small Island Developing State in IOI’s training programme on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management, to be held from 24th May to 21st July 2017 at Dalhousie University in Halifax,...
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08
Jan

Coral Communities in the Seychelles in Spring 2017: 2 x Fully Funded Training opportunities available

FULLY FUNDED TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND RESEARCHERS Earthwatch will be running two Training Teams on our Coral Communities in the Seychelles Project from Team 1 18th – 29th April 2017 and Team 2 25th April – 6th May 2017. Please note that team 1 is for experienced scuba divers only and is...
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08
Jan

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science,Vol 15, No 1 is out!

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science has just published its latest issue at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/wiojms. We invite you to view the Table of Contents below and then visit our web site to access articles and items of interest. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook...
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04
Jan

Call for proposals for short-term taxonomic research grants in Belgium (GTI National Focal Point)

The Belgian National Focal Point to the Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI) are happy to inform you that the 2017 Belgian GTI external call for proposals is open! Scientists from the partner developing countries of the Belgian Development cooperation (see list below) can apply for a short-term grant to come to Belgium in 2017 for taxonomic...
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22
Dec

December Issue of WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

The fourth issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief for 2016 is out and contains several interesting articles some of which are on the Nairobi Convention events organized jointly with WIOMSA and WIOMSA’s events such as evaluation of the MASMA Programme; MASMA Grantees meeting and the Board meeting. Also included are articles of new collaboration between WIOMSA...
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20
Nov

Coral Communities in the Seychelles – Training Opportunities

The Earthwatch (an international NGO based in the UK – http://eu.earthwatch.org/about ) will again be running two training teams (Teams 1 & 2) on coral reef conservation monitoring and community research programme, Coral Communities in the Seychelles Project in in April/May 2017. The exact dates are yet to be confirmed but we will be sending...
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11
Nov

IOI Training Programme on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management 2017

The International Ocean Institute (IOI) is pleased to announce its annual Training Programme on Ocean Governance: Policy, Law and Management that will be held in Dalhousie, Canada from 24th May – 21st July, 2017. The application deadline is 1st January 2017. Download the Course Announcement and the application form. For more information about the training,...
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02
Nov

Exeter International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Research Ref: 2461

Exeter University in United Kingdom are offering up to 20 PhD scholarships for international students. See details below and in this link: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/money/fundingsearch/awarddetails/?id=2461 Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
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02
Nov

Call for African Science Leadership Programme 2017: Deadline 16 December!

CALL FOR AFRICA SCIENCE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME (ASLP) The call for the third round of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) is open. The ASLP aims to train fellows in advanced leadership skills, connecting and empowering them to lead a new paradigm for African science. The inaugural and second round of the programme exceeded all our...
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02
Nov

APPLY: Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Biodiversity Media Grant for Media Organizations 2017

The Internews Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has created the Biodiversity Media Grant Opportunity to support journalism networks and media organizations throughout the world in increasing the capacity of media to cover critical issues of conservation and biodiversity. The Biodiversity Media Grant Opportunity is designed to support the awareness- or capacity-building around biodiversity and conservation, network...
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02
Nov

Marine Fisheries in Tanzania: getting hooked on business opportunities

Lately, there has been a lot of attention for development in aquaculture in East-Africa and the fisheries sector in the Great Lakes Region is flourishing. Nevertheless, there are plenty of fish in the sea. The Agricultural Counselor in Kenya and Tanzania is therefore conducting a scoping study into the possible development of marine fisheries in...
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01
Nov

Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium: First Announcement and Call for Abstracts

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), the Institute of Marine Science (IMS) and the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries (DASF) [both of the University of Dar es Salaam] and the Tanzania Fisheries Institute (TAFIRI) are pleased to announce the Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium which will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania...
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31
Oct

A publication on Case Studies on Climate Change and African Coastal Fisheries is out!

The publication on “Case studies on climate change and African coastal fisheries: a vulnerability analysis and recommendations for adaptation options,” is out. The publication was edited by Jim Anderson and Timothy Andrew and produced by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)–FAO Fish Programme (NFFP) Component C (FMM/GLO/003/MUL) and the FAO’s EAF-Nansen Project. The objective...
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13
Oct

Call for applications: Workshop on Assessment of Management Effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs)

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is inviting submission of applications to attend a “Assessment of Management Effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs): a workshop to identify appropriate regional approaches and methodologies, and to integrate these with ongoing initiatives to build management capacity in the Western Indian Ocean”, that will be held in Mombasa, Kenya from 5...
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13
Oct

OTGA-KMFRI Training Course: Repositories, Communication & Outreach and OceanDocs: Call for applications!

The International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) and Ocean Teacher Global Academy (TGA) in collaboration with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) are organizing a “OTGA-KMFRI Training Course: Repositories, Communication & Outreach and Ocean Docs” to be held in Mombasa, Kenya from 21-25 November 2016. This course will explore important repository aspects...
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13
Oct

Mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean Book Launch

Mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean Book Launch by Wanjiru Jacqueline and Nina Wambiji It was an honour for Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) to host the first book launch entitled ‘Mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean: Status and Management’ on 22nd September 2016. The event was spearheaded by Dr. Jared Bosire (WWF...
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04
Oct

Latest WIOMSA Newsbrief Published

The September edition of the quarterly WIOMSA Newsbrief is out. The issue features regional news, articles from WIOMSA’s MARG Grantees and stories from newly minted PhDs. The articles include: Managing Non-Academic Impact of Research: Capacity Building for Impact Training held in Mombasa. WIOFish Revamped Training on Scientific Cruise Planning, Oceanographic Sampling, Fisheries and Data Management....
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23
Sep

Wildlife Conservation Society, Waitt Foundation, blue moon fund, and Global Environment Facility Announce Major Commitment to Expand and Protect the World’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)!

A $48 million commitment toward MPA expansion and improved management revealed at the Our Ocean conference hosted by U.S. State Department MPAs provide immense benefits for the world’s marine ecosystems — for fish and people This commitment will be used to expand and improve MPA coverage to protect 10 percent of the world’s oceans by 2020 Oceans...
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16
Sep

The Shark Fin Soup comic strip

IOC-SmartFish programme is pleased to submit herewith its new publication: a comic strip entitled ‘The Shark Fin Soup’. The Shark Fin Soup is a project that the Seychellois artist, Peter Lalande, had in mind for a long time. He wanted to tell a story about a cruel practice which deeply shocked him. The project became...
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13
Sep

The 2015 Annual Report is out!

  2015 Annual Report is out! WIOMSA prepares its Annual Report each year to highlight its key activities and achievements to our members, partners and stakeholders. The report also profiles selected work from its grantees and WIOMSA’s partners. Hope you will enjoy reading it. Comments are welcome. Download the full Report.        ...
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11
Sep

IUCN Congress Hawai‘i Commitments set sail

Today, Members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) adopted the Hawai‘i Commitments, an innovative document that sets out the opportunities to meet key conservation challenges identified at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The Commitments were shaped by Congress debates and deliberations and were submitted for comment to some 8,500 participants who attended the...
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08
Sep

New WIOMSA Books for Sale: Get Your Copies Now!

Two new publications “Sharks and Rays : A Field Guide to Common Elasmo Branchs of East Africa” and “Mangroves of the Western Indian Ocean: Status and Management” are now available for sale online at the WIOMSA Store. Orders of the publications can be made by clicking the  following link http://www.wiomsa.org/online-payments/ and then clicking purchase of books....
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01
Sep

Fare Thee Well Taki: the sun sets on one of WIOMSA’s most loved legends!

It is with deep sorrow and personal regret that we announce the death of Mohammed Taki Jaffer or Mr. Jaffer as he was popularly known in WIOMSA circles. Mr. Jaffer passed away after a short illness, early on Wednesday morning. Mr. Jaffer will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. He was a special,...
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27
Aug

TICAD VI: Embracing Blue Economy for Africa’s Accelerated Development

The Blue Economy discussions have accelerated since Rio+20, the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 20-22, 2012. A “Blue Economy” approach to sustainable growth usuall… y recognizes different use and non-use values of ocean and other “blue” resources. It promotes the coordination of...
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28
Jul

Call for applications Training of trainers in MPA law in the Western Indian Ocean

The Biodiversity Project, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) is pleased to announce a call for applications for a Training of trainers in MPA law in the Western Indian Ocean. The Training will be held in two sessions: i)  In Seychelles from 26 to 30 September 2016....
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11
Jul

The latest Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out!

The June Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is out, with interesting articles written by different authors. This Issue contains articles on a publication on SWIOFP results, development of mariculture in the region; sharing experiences of co-management of small-scale fisheries and description of the recently approved MASMA projects. Also included are summaries of workshops/meetings/courses organized between...
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24
Jun

AFRICAN MARINE WASTE NETWORK: Towards a Marine Waste Strategy for Africa

The Sustainable Sea Trust (SST) in collaboration with its partners are inviting all those interested to attend the launch of the African Marine Waste Network in the evening of 25th July 2016. The launch will be held in the South Campus Auditorium at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). Download a note about the first...
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21
Jun

Most biodiverse countries spending the least on conservation, study finds

Countries that contain most of the world’s species biodiversity are also spending the least on a per-person basis to protect these natural assets, according to scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the University of Queensland. The authors also noted that spending appears to be associated with the country’s social and governance organization. The...
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20
Jun

Interdisciplinary Summer School on “Vulnerability of Coral Reefs Heritage” EEA VuLPaRE second edition, Toliara (Madagascar) 7-18 November 2016: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Madagascar Institute of Marine Sciences (Institut Halieutique et des Sciences Marines – IH.SM) and the French Research Institute for Development  (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement – IRD) are organizing the second summer school on Vulnerability of Coral Reef Heritage to be held in Toliara (Madagascar) from 7 to 18 November 2016. The EEA VulPaRe summer school is...
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17
Jun

Bright spots shine light on the future of coral reefs

Researchers have discovered a handful of ‘bright spots’ among the world’s embattled coral reefs, offering the promise of a radical new approach to conservation. In one of the largest global studies of its kind, researchers conducted over 6,000 reef surveys in 46 countries across the globe, and discovered 15 ‘bright spots’ – places where, against...
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10
Jun

Joint NAM S&T Centre – ZMT Bremen (Germany) Fellowship in Tropical Coastal Marine Research: Call for Applications for 2016

The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre; www.namstct.org) is pleased to invite applications from suitable candidates for the Joint NAM S&T Centre – ZMT Bremen (Germany) Fellowship in Tropical Coastal Marine Research for the year 2016. This Fellowship scheme was initiated in January 2008 for affiliation...
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09
Jun

The race to become East Africa’s biggest port

Kenya and Tanzania have long competed to have the most important port in East Africa and their rivalry is about to become more intense as they compete for the region’s business, writes Neil Ford. The Kenyan port of Mombasa and Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port are the traditional competitors but the Kenyan government is now...
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09
Jun

VIDEO ON KENYA’S COMMITMENT TO IIOE2

This 12 minute documentary shows Kenya’s commitment to the 2nd International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE-2, 2015-2020). It explains the importance of the Ocean to all life on Earth. It also shows the close partnership between the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) and Kenya Marine and Fishereies Research Institute (KMFRI) who jointly organized a workshop onboard the...
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22
May

NRF – TWAS Doctoral/Renaissance Doctoral Scholarships Call for 2017

NRF-TWAS/African Renaissance Doctoral Fellowship Call for 2017 Closing date: 29 June 2016 The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), are pleased to announce the call for fellowship applications for 2017 in the following two categories: NRF – TWAS Doctoral Fellowships NRF...
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07
May

Reef Rescuers: Coral Gardening as an MPA Management Tool

Time Change: May 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM HST, May 11 at 8:00 AM SCT (UTC +4:00) In 2010, the NGO Nature Seychelles launched the USAID/UNDP-GEF- funded Reef Rescuers: Restoring Reefs in the Face of Climate Change Project. This large-scale coral restoration project seeks to repair coral bleaching damage in selected sites around Praslin and...
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28
Apr

NRF – TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships Call for 2017

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa in partnership with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), which is based in Italy and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of South Africa are pleased to announce the call for fellowship applications for the NRF- TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2017. These fellowships are open to...
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28
Apr

Call for Applications for NRF Freestanding, Innovation and Scarce Skills Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2017

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) are pleased to announce the call for scholarship applications for 2017 in the following categories: DST- NRF- Free-standing Postdoctoral Fellowships (local and abroad); DST- NRF- Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowships; and DST- NRF-...
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25
Apr

New ‘Traditional Fishing Methods’ book

A book, ‘Traditional Fishing Methods of Africa’, by Prof Mike Bruton has just been published and is available from the publisher, Cambridge University Press. This book is an illustrated overview of an aspect of Africa’s cultural and technological heritage that has largely been ignored its traditional fishing methods. An astonishing variety of innovative fishing techniques...
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21
Apr

WIOMSA Newsbrief: 20 years old and counting!

This year marks the 20th year since the rollout of the first issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief in 1996. In these two decades, the WIOMSA Newsbrief has remained committed to ensuring that it is one of the main communication channels between the Association and its membership as well as its partners. The Newsbrief has focused...
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18
Apr

Call for Articles for the WIOMSA Magazine

In 2016, two issues of theWIOMSA Magazine will be produced. WIOMSA is calling for articles on two themes:   Preparing for the Inevitable – Proactive initiatives to address the predicted impacts of climate change in the WIO.  In the recent past the Western Indian Ocean region has experienced a plethora of research initiatives implemented at...
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14
Apr

TRAINING PROGRAMME IN OCEAN GOVERNANCE FOR AFRICA

International Ocean Institute Southern Africa is organizing a training course on Ocean Governance tailored to meet the needs of African countries. More specifically, the goal of the course is to meet ongoing need within the African region for awareness and training in the various disciplines associated with ocean governance that will contribute to building a...
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05
Apr

Request for expression of interest for provision of consultancy services to conduct institutional support and technical backstopping for priority marine fisheries research in Tanzania

The Government of United Republic pf Tanzania has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the SWIOFish program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the consultancy “Institutional support and technical backstopping for priority marlne fisheries research in Tanzania The objective of the consultancy services will be...
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10
Mar

Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program: 2016 Call for Proposals is now Open!!!

WIOMSA is calling for submission of proposals for its Marine Research Grant (MARG) Program. The MARG programme provides young and upcoming scientists with a reliable and flexible mechanism to turn their ideas into research projects and also offers opportunity for presentation of research results at various regional and international fora. Please note that, applications can...
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02
Mar

Production of Special Issues of WIOJMS: Call for submission of papers

Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) is inviting all those who delivered presentations in the Ninth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium that was held in South Africa in October 2015 and are interested in publishing these to submit their manuscripts for consideration for publication. At least two Special Issues of WIOJMS consisting of the Symposium...
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01
Mar

José Paula appointed Acting Chief Editor of WIOJMS

The WIOMSA Board of Trustees has appointed Prof. José Paula of the University of Lisbon as the Acting Chief Editor of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS). He takes over from Prof Michael Schleyer, who has been – the Chief Editor since 2010. José has authored over 100 scientific papers in referred...
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29
Feb

Call for Proposals to Support the Organization of Training Courses/Workshops & Publication of Books/Manuals

WIOMSA is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support organizations of training courses/workshops and Publications of books/manuals for 2016. Applications should be completed and support documents uploaded at http://proposals.wiomsa.org/masma-proposals/ The deadline for submission of proposals is 31 March 2016.  The MASMA Programme Committee will review the submitted proposals and applicants will be informed...
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29
Feb

Call for Expression of Interest to host the Tenth WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in 2017

The Tenth Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium will be held in the second half of 2017, preferably in October or November 2017. WIOMSA traditionally organizes the Symposiums in close collaboration with national institutions of the region. In all the previous Symposiums, the collaborating institutions as the host of the Symposium have...
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22
Feb

2nd International training Course on Mangrove Ecosystem In the Western Indian Ocean Region

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) together with the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), and Western Indian Ocean – Mangrove Network (WIO-MN) are pleased to announce the ‘2nd International Training Course on Mangroves of Western Indian Ocean’ that will be held at the University of Nairobi’s Centre of Marine...
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23
Jan

Training Workshop on “Communicating Research to Policy Makers in the Western Indian Ocean Region”: Call for application!

The Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) in collaboration with the Training Center in Communication (TCC) of Kenya and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of South Africa, are organizing a Training Workshop on �Communicating Research to Policy Makers in the Western Indian Ocean Region�, that will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania...
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