2013 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice will be held from 4-8 November 2013 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. For further information, please go to http://symposium.kznwildlife.com or contact the Secretariat at symposium@kznwildlife.com

WIOMSA is proud to present an exciting new addition to its blog called “From the Archives”. To mark the progress and evolution of the marine science community over the years, we are requesting you to search your archives for interesting images or articles that show the impacts that scientists, practitioners and managers have had on the development of marine sciences, conservation and management of the coastal and marine environment in the WIO region in general. “From the Archives” will feature classic photos or articles that have appeared in newspapers, magazine, reports and journals prior to 2000. Please send photos from events including conferences, symposia, courses and workshops, fieldtrips, from on, over or under the  water, or any other item of interest. Articles that may have helped shape and define marine science and conservation in the WIO region will be particularly appreciated.

Please submit your photo or article to secretary@wiomsa.org. Your submitted photo should include your name, email address, the photo caption as well as a brief story of the photo. All photographs will be credited accordingly. For articles, one could submit the full article or part of it with its full citation. Please attach a brief note explaining why the article has made a major contribution to the region.