Competitive grants are central to the Marine and Coastal Science for Management (MASMA) Programme. The MASMA program has successfully established a thriving marine research community in the WIO region. This has been accomplished by encouraging scientists from all fields of marine science to collaborate in transdisciplinary research that highlights the region’s and the marine research community’s priorities.
The MASMA grants also provide funding for the organization of training workshops and courses aimed at improving marine and coastal management and research.
The Marine Research Grants (MARGs) program helps budding researchers build capacity and provides travel assistance to scientific meetings and symposiums.
WIOMSA bridges the gap between marine science and policy in the Western Indian Ocean through the WIO Science-Policy Platform. We work with our members to provide independent, evidence-based input to national, regional, and global decision-making processes.
Through the WIO Science-Policy Series, we translate complex scientific findings into accessible insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Our SCALABLE grant supports turning research into practical solutions for real-world coastal and marine management challenges.
We help shape effective, informed, and inclusive ocean governance across the region by connecting knowledge to action.
WIOMSA uses the Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) as an avenue to disseminate high-quality research generated in the Western Indian Ocean region, in particular on the sustainable use of coastal and marine resources.
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The Symposium is the premier regional scientific event on the coastal and marine environment.
It showcases insightful and inspiring presentations on the latest research results and key developments in the Western Indian Ocean region.
