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 Western Indian Ocean region. Emphasizing inclusivity and decolonization, the issue showcases how arts-based storytelling, traditional knowledge, and community-led initiatives can reshape our collective narrative of the ocean. By amplifying African-led visions and recognizing the cultural and spiritual connections communities have with marine ecosystems like mangroves, sharks, and cetaceans, the magazine advocates for a more equitable and holistic approach to ocean stewardship. Ultimately, it calls on us to reimagine ocean futures as shared, resilient, and rooted in the diverse ways people relate to and care for the seas that sustain us all.
