Hey #Ocean Tweeps! 🌊

Are you planning to attend IMCC7? 🇿🇦
Are you interested in halting & reversing #marine biodiversity loss, while ensuring coastal communities thrive? 🦈🫂
Do you have a method or case study to share? 🗣️

Join our symposium led by 🌎🌏🌍 Dr. Rachel Golden Kroner! 👇

Warm wishes on International Women's Day from WIOMSA and Women in Marine Science (WiMS).

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024 . Today & everyday Mpala Research Centre is grateful & proud to have many female staff & scientists working at Mpala. They are an asset to the landscape, they contribute to the body of knowledge in science #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #InspireInclusion

..A vision that empowers and supports women to pursue careers in marine science, support their professional development, and ensure they have equal opportunities and representation in research, leadership, and decision-making roles.”

She strongly believes that individual action can help counter the marine threats that we face and encourages everyone to do what they can with what they have.

Read more of Damboia’s inspiring insights on: wims.wiomsa.org/2024/03/07/day…

Damboia highlights that her appreciation of the vast natural resources of her country and her seeing her place in conserving them played a role for her to pursue a career in ocean science.

Day 4 of the WiMS Women in Ocean Science feature!

Damboia Cossa is a recognised seagrass specialist who is also a PhD candidate, lecturer and researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique.

Day 3 of the WiMS Women in Ocean Science feature!

Meet Dr. Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva, a distinguished figure in physical chemistry and material science. Her extensive publication record in top-tier journals underscores her significant scientific contributions.

Day 2 of the WiMS Women in Ocean Science feature!

Starting her career in the finance sector, Lya Docteur ventured into the marine space 2 years ago as the Head of Finance at the newly formed Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority

Read more of Lya’s reflections on: wims.wiomsa.org/2024/03/05/ins…

Join the WiMS Network for a week dedicated to celebrating women in ocean science in honour of International Women's Day. Throughout the week, exceptional women from the WIO will share their stories and key moments from their journeys in this field.

Dr. Nina Wambiji Dr. Isigi Kadagi Nelly Dr Sarah Glaser 🐟🌊☮️ Lydia Maina Rashid Sumaila Robert Ahrens What a team! Congrats to a very important project!

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Happy #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsInScience .. we continue to learn from the trailblazers who've charted the way and work towards building and supporting the future generation of women and girls. Mpala Research Centre
WIOMSA Women in Marine Science (WiMS) Western Indian Ocean Early Career Scientist Net Billfish_Western Indian Ocean

Today as we commemorate the #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinSciences , we honour all pioneers in the landscape for their work. As we look out into the horizon in this beautiful landscape, there are vast opportunities, for the current and next generation of girls and women.