Programmes – Special Sessions – WIOMSA Scientific Symposium

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Thursday, 2 October

Friday, 3 October

Theme	Session Title	Room	Time
Transboundary Conservation and Regional Ocean Governance	SS002-WIO Ocean Acidification Plan	Black Marlin	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS003- Introducing MARCOP_ Catalysing Regional Action and Collaboration Toward Target 3 - 30x30 in the Western Indian Ocean	Shimba	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS004: Conserving Dugongs and Seagrass Ecosystems in the WIO Region	Sailfish	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS035: WIO-Benth – soft sediment conservation outcomes	Eco Ballroom	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
Ocean-Climate- Biodiversity Nexus	SS012: From Roadmap to Action: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal in Africa	Pelican	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS014: Inclusion of the Global South in Earth Sciences (WCRP initiatives)	Seagull	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Community-led Conservation and Stewardship	SS017: Building a regional alliance for LMMAs in the WIO	Manta Ray	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS049-Empowering Community Voices in Marine Conservation	Boni	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the Session
	SS018: Strengthening coastal stewardship	Madunguni	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
	SS021: Fisheries assessment tools in the WIO	Dodori	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Fisheries and Aquaculture	SS024: Sustainable Marine Aquaculture Pathways	Rastanawi	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS026: Science for Sustainable Blue Food Futures	Press Room 1	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
Earth Observation and Ocean Science	SS038: Ocean Observations of Marine Life	Arabuko 2	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	More Information
	SS040-Structuring the scientific community using acoustic telemetry in the Southwest Indian Ocean	Koi 1, Pride Inn Flamingo	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Blue Economy and Sustainable Development	SS046: Science support to Ports and Shipping in WIO	Koi 2, Pride Inn Flamingo	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS047: MarCOSIO: Multi-national Blue Economy Service	Barracuda	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Marine Pollution	SS028: Tangible actions to tackle pollution	Arabuko 1	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
Marine Ecosystems and Species	SS029: Coastal Ecosystems at Risk: Red List of Ecosystems in the WIO	Kaya	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract

Theme	Session Title	Room	Time
Transboundary Conservation and Regional Ocean Governance	SS001 - Bridging borders, building resilience: Transboundary approaches to marine and coastal conservation in the Western Indian Ocean	Arabuko 1	09:00 - 10:30	View Abstract
	SS002 - Progress towards improving Regional Ocean Governance in the WIO Region.	Arabuko 1	11:30 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS006: Common sea between island/ridge systems and continents: From global change to regional issues in the Indian Ocean.	Press Room 1	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS011 - Africa’s 30x30 Marine Leap: Lessons and innovations from the WIO, Benguela, and the Southern Gulf of Guinea	Dodori	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
	SS005 - Building a regional seagrass strategy and bridging science-policy	Barracuda	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Ocean-Climate-Biodiversity Nexus	SS013- Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) as an approach for supporting communities’ livelihoods and the marine environment	Shimba	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
Ocean Planning and High Seas Governance	SS009 - From Ratification to Implementation: A Deep Dive on The BBNJ Agreement	Manta Ray	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS010 - Implementing the BBNJ Agreement in the Western Indian Ocean: Science, Conservation, and Regional Collaboration	Manta Ray	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Community-led Conservation and Stewardship	SS015 - Call to Action for a Global Network of Regenerative Seascapes	Boni	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
	SS016 - Community Marine Leaders Hub	Eco Ballroom	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS019 - Co-designing Effective Methodologies in Mangrove Restoration and Conservation in the East African Coastline through Best Practices	Arabuko 2	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
	SS020- Mangroves for a Resilient Future in the WIO: Advancing Science, Policy and Regional Collaboration	Pelican, PrideInn Flamingo	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	View Flyer
Fisheries and Aquaculture	SS022 - Celebrating 50 Years of Partnership at Sea with the EAF-Nansen Programme in the WIO	Seagull, PrideInn Flamingo	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
	SS023 - Recreational fisheries management in South Africa and Kenya	Seagull, PrideInn Flamingo	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS025 - Harnessing the application of technology and open data to manage fisheries in the WIO region	Koi 1, Pride Inn Flamingo	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
	SS027 - Fisheries Data Harmonisation in the WIO: Building a Regional Data Ecosystem for Resilient SSF	Black Marlin	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
Earth Observation and Ocean Science	SS036 - Advancing Sustainable Ocean Management through Ocean Accounting	Dodori	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS037 - Accessible Technologies and Models	Madunguni	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the Session
	SS039 - Exploring the role of AI in marine science, potential for research, monitoring, and decision-making	Koi 2, PrideInn Flamingo	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
UN Ocean Decade and ECOPs Engagement	SS041 - The UN Decade of Ocean Science in Africa: Milestones and Gaps in Bridging the Science–Policy–Society Interface in Africa	Sailfish	09:00 - 11:00	View Abstract
	SS043 - Breaking the Silos: Coastal Futures in a Rising Sea – Insights from ECOPs in the WIO	Sailfish	11:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
	SS042 - Shaping Africa’s Ocean Future: ECOPs’ Voices for Policy Action	Sailfish	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
Blue Economy and Sustainable Development	SS045 - Unlocking Financial Pathways for a Thriving Blue Economy	Pelican, PrideInn Flamingo	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS033 - Blue Values: Unlocking full potential of marine ecosystem services in the WIO	Shimba	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract	Register for the session
	SS050 - Pathways to Sustainable Blue Tourism in the Western Indian Ocean	Arabuko 2	14:30 - 17:30	View Abstract
Marine Ecosystems and Species	SS030 - IndoCet meeting: promoting collaboration among Cetacean researchers in the South-WIO	Kaya	09:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS031 - Bridging Science and Policy for Coral Reef Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean	Rastanawi	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
	SS013 - Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) for supporting communities’ livelihoods and marine environment	Shimba Room	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract
	SS032 - Beyond patches: Scaling up coral reef restoration efforts in the WIO region	Rastanawi	14:00 - 17:30	View Abstract
	SS048 - Scaling Up Seagrass Science and Stewardship for Socio-Ecological Resilience and a Regenerative Blue Economy	Barracuda	09:00 - 12:30	View Abstract

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