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 with innovative research, insightful discoveries, and important contributions from marine scientists across the Western Indian Ocean region.
Highlights from this issue include:
- Investigating the feasibility and conditions for outdoor microalgae cultivation in Seychelles Maria Rose, Shamira Payet, Clementine Violette, Danilla Adonis, Zachary Morin, Aubrey Lesperance, Bas de Vos.
- Fish value chain dynamics in coastal Kenya during the Covid-19 pandemic David O. Mirera, Gladys M. Holeh, Esther W. Magondu, James Njiru.
- Seaweeds from Mauritius as a source of bioactive compounds Vellen Ramsamy, Bhuvaneshwaree Surroop, Nadeem Nazurally.
- First records of pygmy killer whales, Feresa attenuata, from the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area, South Africa. Gwenith S. Penry, Grant D. Smith, Amanda T. Lombard
- Low mercury content in Seychelles seaweed: implications for aquaculture expansion.Bas de Vos, Shamira Payet , Maria Rose , Clémentine Violette, Rona Arrisol, Margaret Ally-Nourrice, Aubrey lesperance, Devis Monthy.
- Impacts of habitat protection on trophic ecology of white-spotted rabbitfish, Siganus sutor (Valenciennes 1835). Dalmas O. Oyugi, Tima A. Said, Bernerd M. Fulanda
- Exploring the biotechnological potential of marine Actinomycetota from Tanzania Lucy D. Mbusi, Thomas J. Lyimo
- FADs and Livelihoods: Evaluating the Socio-Economic Impact of Offshore Fisheries in Mauritius. Vibhushan Senedhun, Yasuzumi Fujimori, Naoki Tojo, Makoto Tomiyasu, Vinesh Emrith, Nadeem Nazurally
- Seasonal growth and retention of edible seaweeds and optimizing culture of Gracilaria corticata and Gracilaria salicornia in Madagascar .Claudia Rodine, Sheila Razafindrakoto, Cicelin Rakotomahazo, André Rakotoarimanana, Michel Rahajanirina Ratsizafy, Fidele Rakotonjanahary, Lantoasinoro Nirinarisoa Ranivoarivelo, Gildas B G Todinanahary, Irène Rasoamananto, Henitsoa Jaonalison, Emma Barker, Mara Edouard Remanevy, Jamie Spencer, Richard Rasolofonirina, Thierry Lavitra
- A macroeconomic definition of the contribution of the South African ocean economy Stephen Hosking, Odwa Mtati
- Growth and economic efficiency of Trachinotus blochii reared at different stocking densities in earthen ponds. Abeid M. Ubwa, Aviti J. Mmochi, Mwanahija Shalli, Salum S. Hamed, Hieromin A. Lamtane , Narriman S. Jiddawi , Mchenga SS. Islam