Two powerful #women in #fisheries from #Kenya: Director of Kwale County Fisheries & Founder of the NGO Coastal Women in Fisheries (CWIFE) who started as a fish vendor. So proud to work with these women

Team WCSKenya @wcsocean led a 2-day meeting with 2 representatives of every fishing community in southern Kenya (Kwale County) on status of voluntary fisheries closures. Next week- Mombasa & Kilifi Counties! Norad

Women in small-scale fisheries sharing their views at WCSKenya meeting on status of voluntary fisheries closures involving all southern Kenya coastal communities (Kwale County) WCSKenya Norad

At the onset of a frightening bleaching event, we presented baselines and workplan for the #BahariNiUrithi project to support EbA in Pemba. Coral cover is high (>20%) but fish biomass is low (<300kg/ha). The good news? >70% of communities support the new MCA! BlueActionFund

Join our team! We're hiring a full-time Research Assistant to help with our kelp restoration and blue carbon research in partnership with The Kelp Rescue Initiative and bluecarboncanada.ca Job ad posted here: juliakbaum.org/join-us Pls RT #ecosystemrestoration #naturalclimatesolutions

We are hiring a researcher assistant on a 6m contract on marine restoration projects. Excellent diving skills (ideally possession of advanced european scientific diving certificate) is requirement. Taxonomic experience may be added value. Contact me at [email protected]

Today we inaugurated the ecotourism facilities and handed over the value chain equipment in Mkinga, Tanga. Thanks to BlueActionFund Bloomberg Philanthropies for helping us support these people and these ecosystems. Our commitment to the Pemba channel remains strong! #BahariNiUrithi

The word is out. I am thrilled to be taking on the new role of Executive Director of WCS Global Marine Program. I look forward to advancing transformational change for ocean conservation with our talented staff around the globe. WCS Ocean

I am looking for a PhD student in Coral Demography, contrasting tropical and subtropical reefs!!! Applications for the scholarship by 7 April 2024 - it is soon!!! with Josh Firth Rob Salguero-Gómez findaphd.com/phds/project/a…

Coastal and marine ecosystems are vital for climate change mitigation, biodiversity, and coastal livelihoods. Learn about blue carbon and its crucial role in this educational graphic by Sarah Markes sarah m WCS

Fantastic research funding for African researchers working on biodiversity or conservation. Do share far and wide. jworesearchgrant.org/grant-applicat…

Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic team committed to making a difference? Look no further! Visit our website's career page to apply. mwambao.or.tz/careers/

Africa Month is upon us, bringing $5 million worth of scholarships for you to study online for a British degree

This office was built by WCS Tanzania for the Tanga Marine Reserves in Moa with support from BlueActionFund. The presence of the office has brought a team of Wardens and staff to the reserves area enhancing management and enforcement. Jean Mensa

Community tout operators, MPA staff, and WCS Tanzania bringing life back to Tanga Marine Reserves with new staff presence nearby and the reserves now demarcated thanks to support from BlueActionFund WCS WCS Ocean Jean Mensa

Prospective PhD students. I have 3 PhD scholarships to join my new Thriving Oveans Research Hub. Applications are now live and close 4th of August (Australia time- note the int'l date line). Details here- PM me with any questions. sydney.edu.au/scholarships/d…

#Seychelles will protect 100% of its seagrass and mangroves by 2030 under its #climate #NDC. It has 1,599 km2 of seagrass, equal to about 29,000 football fields, with 99.5% already in existing MPAs. They store 510,000 tCO2 per year, equal to Seychelles' energy sector #emissions.

Marine transboundary conservation areas (TCAs) are critical tools to protect ecosystems transcending natl. jurisdictions. Learn more about design & mgmt challenges, drawing lessons from WIOMSA @wcsmarine efforts to establish Kenya-Tanzania marine TCA. tinyurl.com/tbcas