Publications

The Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Nairobi Convention Secretariat have released the newest volume of the WIO Science to Policy Platform Series (Volume 1, Issue 2, […]

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 […]