Publications

The June 2026 issue of the WIOMSA Newsbrief is now published, capturing a pivotal period for ocean governance and regional cooperation in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). This edition spotlights […]

The Gender Action Plan for the Hifadhi Blu Programme (2025–2029) is a first-of-its-kind strategic framework designed to embed gender equity and social inclusion in Ocean Conservation Areas (OCAs) across the […]

We are excited to announce the publication of a new issue of the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) —Volume 25, Issue 2. This issue brings together the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover the December WIOMSA Newsbrief: A Bumper Edition of Marine Innovation & Action! This quarter, WIOMSA and its partners have advanced several initiatives and achieved key regional milestones. Highlights include […]

A new special issue of WIOJMS has been published. Guest edited by Dr Sean Fennessy and Dr Bernadine Everett, Special Issue 1/2025 on Soft sediment, rich life: Demersal biodiversity in the […]

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 […]