Publications

This working paper provides the first comprehensive analysis of how Our Ocean Conference (OOC) commitments are being implemented across Africa. Covering over a decade of voluntary pledges, the assessment highlights […]

Small-scale fisheries are critical for food security, livelihoods, and coastal economies across the Western Indian Ocean, supporting millions of people. Despite extensive data collection, fragmented and incompatible systems prevent countries […]

WIOMSA is pleased to announce the release of the Mafia Island Nature-Based Tourism Case Study, authored by the African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation with support from a SCALABLE […]

A pioneering regional report led by African Leadership University’s School of Wildlife Conservation and funded under WIOMSA’s SCALABLE project grant is out! While tourism is a cornerstone of the Blue […]

WIOMSA’s May Newsbrief is here! This edition introduces a refreshed format with new segments dedicated to Capacity, Science, and Policy, as well as a section featuring updates from WIOMSA member […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]