Ocean Champions: One Ocean, One Future

Leading up to the 13th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium, WIOMSA’s “One Ocean, One Future” Campaign highlights the diverse perspectives of ocean voices from across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. Through an expanding collection of inspiring stories, compelling visuals, clear calls to action, and personalized videos, these featured ocean champions showcase their understanding of what “One Ocean, One Future” signifies.

This ongoing campaign welcomes all ocean enthusiasts, including scientists, conservationists, policymakers, creatives, and coastal communities from the region to participate. We invite you to immerse yourselves in the theme of “One Ocean, One Future” at #WIOMSA2025.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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