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Mar

Seagrass Mapping Takes Root in the Western Indian Ocean

March 3, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Feb

Join the WiMS Womentoring Program!

February 25, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Feb

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

February 21, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jan

Volume 23, Issue 2 of WIOJMS has been published!

January 29, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jan

Funding opportunities for private sector in waste management

January 23, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jan

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

January 23, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jan

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

January 22, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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...

Jan

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

January 22, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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,...

Jan

13th WIOMSA Symposium: Call for Abstracts

January 20, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews, WIOMSA Symposium

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...

Jan

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

January 20, 2025WIOMSA AdminNews

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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