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Applications bridging theory and application in oceanography through experiential learning, are encouraged for proposal submission. The submission deadline is 5th April 2026. For more information, visit: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/16/cal…

Call for Instructors: COES-WIO 2026 Building on its successful inaugural year, the Coastal Ocean Environment School – Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO) 2026, is inviting experts and organizations to propose immersive, hands-on project track sessions.

This 12-week online programme is designed specifically for marine conservation practitioners ready to sharpen their leadership, management, and strategic skills. Interested candidates are invited to apply by 30th March 2026.  Read more on: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/16/app…

The ALU School of Wildlife Conservation (SOWC) is now accepting applications for their upcoming cohort, "Leading the Way: Effective Management for Marine Conservation and Biodiversity in Africa."

This role involves championing outreach to the broader ECS community through annual meeting activities, presentations, and best-practice recommendations. Application submissions close on 8th May 2026. Read more on: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/09/cal…

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) invites applications for an Early Career Scientist (ECS) to join its Executive Committee for a two-year term.  Eligible candidates must hold a professional role in ocean science and be within ten years of receiving their PhD.

The deadline for submission is 15th April 2026. 🗓️ To learn more about the call, visit: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/09/cal…

Projects are eligible for funding up to €150,000 each, covering a 12-month period. To qualify, a consortium of institutions from at least two WIOCOR countries (Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, or Tanzania) must submit the proposal.

WIOMSA, in partnership with IUCN, is inviting research proposals to advance the scientific knowledge and practical understanding of seagrass ecosystems in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).

Applications from individuals in the private, art & culture, indigenous & traditional knowledge, and biodiversity sectors are encouraged. Applications close on 22nd March 2026. For more information, visit: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/04/opp…

Collaboration Opportunity📌 The International Platform for Ocean Sustainability is seeking new members for its Acting Knowledge Committee.

Running as a facilitated lesson with exercises and field experiences, the webinar will explore a five-step framework to identify, analyse, mitigate, integrate, and monitor risks in conservation projects. Learn more about the webinar on: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/04/wim…

Join the WiMS Network and SwAM on 10th March 2026 for an interactive webinar: High tides, hidden risks and who gets left out.  This learning session will present the Risks & Negative Side Effects (R+NSE) tool & will launch the gender and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) lens.

Early Career Ocean Professionals, as well as ongoing Master’s & PhD students, are invited to submit applied, field-based research proposals that contribute to strengthening marine conservation finance systems in the WIO. Find out more about the call here: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/03/mar…

WIOMSA’s Marine Research Grant (MARG) Programme, in partnership with Blue Nature Alliance, is open for applications on the theme: “Building the Evidence Base for Sustainable and Resilient Marine Conservation Financing.”

Recent PhDs in applied mathematics, environmental modelling, ecology, hydrology, or related quantitative fields are encouraged to apply. Applications close on 4th March 2026. 📌 For more information, visit: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/02/pos…

The University of KwaZulu-Natal is inviting applicants to study the coupled dynamics of human and natural ecosystems in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fellowship involves developing mathematical models, analyzing datasets & contributing to sustainable resource management.

🗓️Duration: 4 weeks (virtual) 💻Practical, cloud-based learning 🌍Focus: Ocean geospatial data & analysis Registrations close on 21st March 2026. Read more on: blog.wiomsa.net/2026/03/02/cal…

This hands-on course will guide participants in working with ocean data using the Ocean Data Platform, equipping you with the tools and confidence to apply geospatial insights to research, policy, and sustainable ocean management.

Call for Applications 🌊 Join WIOMSA and HUB Ocean’s four-week virtual training programme designed to build your practical skills in accessing, managing, and analysing ocean geospatial data — all in the cloud.