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Read the latest Issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief

July 4, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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

July 3, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jun

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

June 27, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jun

AWARD Climate Action Fellowships

June 27, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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

June 23, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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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Registrations Open for the 2025 African Ranger Congress

June 20, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jun

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

June 18, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews, Ocean Champions: One Ocean, One Future

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,...

Jun

From Margins to Mainstream: Promoting Inclusive Structures in Ocean Governance

June 12, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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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Call for Applications: BRIDGES and WIOMSA Summer School 2025

June 10, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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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Executive MBA at the African Leadership University

June 10, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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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