Publications

The WIO Critical Habitats Outlook is a key outcome of the GEF-funded WIOSAP project, implemented under the Nairobi Convention. It supports SDGs 14.2 and 14.5, aligns with the Aichi Biodiversity […]

This special edition of WIOMSA Magazine highlights the urgent conservation challenges facing cetaceans—whales, dolphins, and porpoises—in the Western Indian Ocean. Featuring cutting-edge research, innovative citizen science initiatives, and community-led conservation […]

The latest edition of WIOMSA Magazine highlights the urgent need to broaden our understanding of ocean literacy beyond traditional scientific metrics by centering Indigenous, local, and artistic voices from the […]

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are at the heart of efforts to safeguard our oceans. Yet, managing these areas effectively is no small task—site managers and their teams face daily challenges […]

The WIO-Benth Project, funded by WIOMSA’s MASMA programme and managed by the Oceanographic Research Institute, compiled masses of information on soft sediment habitats and their fauna in the western part […]

This book examines the role of constructed wetlands as an effective and eco-friendly solution for treating municipal wastewater in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. Drawing on over three decades […]

We are excited to share the release of the WIOMSA 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of significant strides in marine science and conservation across the Western Indian Ocean. Key highlights […]

The election process for WIOMSA’s 9th Board of Trustees, which began in July 2025, has now entered the voting phase. WIOMSA is excited to present the list of dedicated and […]

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 […]

The 2024 Tanzania Sustainable Seafood Guide has been published specifically for tourism businesses, hotels, restaurants and operators across Tanzania and Zanzibar. The guide raises awareness about vulnerable marine species and […]