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WIO-COMPAS: Lancement de l’Appel à Certifications 2026

January 26, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

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 le 11 – 15 mai 2026 à Madagascar. La certification de niveau...

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WIOMSA and WIOJMS Awarded FAO AGRIS “Seal of Recognition” for 2026

January 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

We are thrilled to share that WIOMSA, and the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) have been awarded the prestigious “Seal of Recognition for Active Data Provider of the Year 2026” by FAO AGRIS, a flagship initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This honour recognizes our contributions...

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Accessing the Deep 2026: Call for Applications

January 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Ocean Discovery League is now accepting applications for its 2026 Accessing the Deep: Deep Ocean Training & Mentoring Program, aimed at early-career professionals, especially from Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. This virtual training program, developed in collaboration with the African Network of Deep-Water Researchers (ANDR) runs from May 6 to July 22, 2026, with...

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Call for Abstracts: the 13 International Crustacean Society Mid-Year Meeting

January 22, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Crustacean Society (TCS) 2026 Programme Committee is now inviting abstracts from leaders, researchers, and newcomers in crustacean science. The deadline for submissions is 9th February 2026. Both oral and poster presentations will be considered, and accepted abstracts will contribute to the conference sessions and collaborations. The TCS Mid-Year Meeting 2026 will be held from...

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Join the MPA Day 2026 Webinar: Uniting a Global Community for Ocean Protection

January 21, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

Following the resounding success of MPA Day 2025, we are excited to kick off the new year with a special global webinar hosted by Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO). Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5 PM SAST (4 PM EAT), and join in celebrating and advancing the vital work of...

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WIOJMS Achieves Top Rating, Setting a Benchmark in African Marine Science Journals

January 20, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) has received a significant recognition in the latest assessment by the Journal Publishing Practices and Standards (JPPS) framework. WIOJMS secured the highest possible score, earning a 3-star rating — the only journal in Africa to do so in 2025. This achievement positions WIOJMS as one of...

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Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Coastal, Marine and Maritime Research 2026

January 20, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

The International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026) invites researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from diverse disciplines to submit abstracts that address the conference’s thematic areas. The conference welcomes innovative research, case studies, policy analyses, and technological advancements related to climate change adaptation, coastal management, ocean observation, blue economy, marine biodiversity, and coastal...

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Blue Session Dialogues: Ocean Conversations with Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak

January 20, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

WIOMSA partnered with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, the Nairobi Convention, and UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for Africa & the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA) to host the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium in October 2025, which attracted over 1,200 delegates from 43 countries and 39 institutions. The symposium brought together regional scientists, practitioners, policymakers, community members,...

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Exciting Opportunity: Senior Project Manager for Ocean Spatial Protection at WILDTRUST

January 12, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

WILDTRUST is looking for a Senior Project Manager: Ocean Spatial Protection to lead critical initiatives aimed at expanding marine protected areas and safeguarding marine biodiversity in southern Africa and the western Indian Ocean. The role involves managing projects focused on achieving targets like the 30×30 goal, supporting high seas MPAs, and working closely with government...

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A New Issue of WIOJMS has been published!

January 12, 2026WIOMSA AdminNews

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) — Volume 24, Issue 2 (July- Dec 2025). This issue is packed with innovative research, insightful discoveries, and important contributions from marine scientists across the Western Indian Ocean region. Highlights from this issue include: Investigating the feasibility...

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