2018 marks the 35th anniversary year of WMU! In honour of this milestone, a yearly highlight #tbt will appear each week. We begin with Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, International Maritime Organization Sec-Gen Emeritus & WMU Founding Chancellor Emeritus who was indisputably the founding father of WMU. #WMU35

Continuing the celebration of #WMU35 years, the inauguration of WMU in 1983 was attended by the first class - 72 students from 40 countries. Only 2 were women. Today women make up a third of the Malmö MSc intake. International Maritime Organization

Ahoy, skippers! Do you sail? Do you love your boat? New biofouling requirements will come into force on 15 May 2018 – all yachts and personal vessels should clean to standards BEFORE entering New Zealand. Learn more >> imarest.org/policy-news/in… #LoveYourBoat #biofouling

This year International Maritime Organization turns 70! Celebrating safer and cleaner seas. Tell us how you’re celebrating! #IMO70

IMO and The EBRD sign new partnership to support sustainable shipping: bit.ly/2C6Qqm6

UN system leaders talk collaboration on #ocean #environment issues: International Maritime Organization and UN Environment Programme heads discuss #microplastics among wide range of environment-related topics bit.ly/1PjnRpx

Counting down to cleaner waters. New #biofouling requirements will come into force on 15 May 2018… Only 3 months to go! The changes will mean fewer pests and better marine biosecurity. Learn more: mpi.govt.nz/importing/bord…

To celebrate #IMO70 we created a new logo! Make sure to use it to promote IMO's 70th anniversary: bit.ly/2oDiHg9

New sponsor joins marine science group: bit.ly/1PjnRpx International Seabed Authority

It will take an #OceanDecade to #SaveOurOcean. This week, our Executive Secretary will be @Economist_WOS to call for an investment #revolution in #ocean #science. Our 2017 #OceanReport explains just why: en.unesco.org/gosr

Her Majesty The Queen will visit International Maritime Organization tomorrow to celebrate the 70th anniversary of IMO. Her Majesty The Queen opened the building in 1983. #IMO70 #maritime

UN maritime organization celebrates 70 years with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ow.ly/hK6530iMxIw #IMO70

When @ICES_ASC Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission -UNESCO and IMO get together to address the spread of invasive species: ow.ly/W0ps30iO4xd #Ocean #Science #BallastWater

IMO is proud to support women like Meenaksi through its #WomenInMaritime programme UN Women #TimeIsNow

Given the complex nature of ocean issues, we need stronger cooperation among the United Nations system. Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission -UNESCO is hosting the 17th meeting of #UNOceans, the coordination mechanism involving all UN agencies working on ocean issues, to discuss collaboration for #2030Agenda #OceanDecade 🌊

Face-to-face meeting to talk about the oceans: ow.ly/HEDT30jctpG #SDG14 #UNOceans Peter Thomson Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission -UNESCO

Updates on the #BallastWater Convention from #MEPC72 including the schedule for ships to comply with the requirement: bit.ly/2HCYG1z

PRESS RELEASE: Nations rally to protect global environment. Countries pledge US$4.1 billion to the Global Environment Facility Global Environment Facility (GEF) #GEF7 thegef.org/news/nations-r…

Today is #IntlBiodiversityDay IMO’s special measures to safeguard key sensitive maritime areas from ships help protect biodiversity: pssa.imo.org/#/video

#BiodiversityDay is a great opportunity to remember how indispensable ecosystems are for every one of us and our precious Earth. Let's protect it, conserve it and celebrate it together on #WorldOceansDay🌊 on 8 June. Visit unworldoceansday.org for more information