News Archives - Page 6 of 86

Mar

Call for Applications: Working With Ocean Data In the Cloud

March 2, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

HUB Ocean in collaboration with WIOMSA invites applications for a specialized 4-week ocean geospatial data virtual training programme, “Working with Ocean Data in the Cloud”. This virtual hands-on course is designed to equip researchers, practitioners, and early-career professionals with practical skills in accessing, managing, and analysing ocean geospatial data entirely in the cloud. What Participants...

Feb

Seychelles Launches First Land-Based Coral Spawning Lab in the region

February 24, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

In a landmark achievement for marine science in the Western Indian Ocean, the first land-based coral spawning facility in Africa and the region has officially become operational on Praslin Island, Seychelles. Part of Nature Seychelles’ Assisted Recovery of Corals (ARC) facility, this pioneering lab is the result of a strategic partnership between Nature Seychelles, Coral...

Feb

IPOs Engagement: African Webinar

February 17, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Department of Blue Economy of the Government of Seychelles is pleased to announce a webinar titled “IPOs Engagement,” organized by the International Platform for Ocean Sustainability (IPOS) in collaboration with our department. About IPOS: IPOS is a global science–policy platform aimed at integrating ocean knowledge into decision-making for sustainable development. Modeled after organizations like...

Feb

Blue Sessions Dialogue Series Episode 4: Dr Essam Mohammed

February 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Worldfish Director General Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed’s, WIOMSA Symposium keynote was a powerful reflection on connecting Innovation, communities, and climate action to build shared prosperity in the Western Indian Ocean. Featured in the Blue Sessions Dialogue Series, Dr Mohammed keynote on “Connecting Innovation, Communities, and Climate Action: Building Shared Prosperity in the Western Indian Ocean.”...

Feb

A New Era of Marine Research for Rodrigues Island

February 16, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The ‘Cinderella of the Mascarenes,’ Rodrigues Island, is located approximately 650 km east of Mauritius. This autonomous territory is the smallest of the three Mascarene Islands, covering a land mass of just 104 km². Despite its modest size, Rodrigues occupies a strategic maritime position and offers a unique intersection of rich biodiversity and sustainable, community-driven...

Feb

Applications Now Open for an Exciting PhD Opportunity in Marine Science

February 12, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The MESCAL Project, in collaboration with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), IRD, and MARBEC, is offering a 3-year PhD bursary starting September 1, 2026. The project explores how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along the East African coast can enhance fish populations’ resilience to climate change. It involves larval dispersal modeling, genetic analysis, and...

Feb

PhD Opportunity in Blue Carbon Science and Molecular Ecology at Stellenbosch University

February 11, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

A PhD position is available at Stellenbosch University to investigate the sources of ‘blue’ carbon in South African estuaries, focusing on seagrass meadows and salt marshes using isotope analysis and environmental DNA. This research aims to improve understanding of carbon contributions from different vegetation types, aiding in climate change mitigation, carbon offset schemes, and ecosystem...

Feb

Working in Special Places: Vanessa’s Story

February 11, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews, Ocean Champions: One Ocean, One Future

A trailblazer for women in Marine Protected Area management, Vanessa Muianga recently secured her place as the first female Mozambican to receive Level 2 WIO-COMPAS accreditation. As the Marine Ecosystem Manager at Maputo National Park, she oversees everything from administration and logistics to marine conservation programs. From her early days at the Natural History Museum...

Jan

Navigating Safe Waters: Power, Equity, and Well-being

January 28, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

In recognition of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is hosting a 2-hour online workshop (open to both men and women) designed specifically for individuals working in the marine sector. Through interactive tools, real-life scenarios, and collective discussion, we’ll explore how to recognize...

Jan

Blue Sessions Dialogue Series: Dr David Obura

January 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

WIOMSA hosted its 13th Scientific Symposium in Mombasa, Kenya, from 28th September to 3rd October 2025. Gathering over 1,200 delegates from 43 countries, the conference advanced regional collaboration and strengthened ties between ocean science, policy, and practice for sustainable ocean governance. The Blue Sessions Dialogue Series captures the key messages from each of the Symposium’s...

1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 86

Category