Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association

The WIOMSA Scientific Symposium is a biennial event, which has become a premier regional event since it offers a unique opportunity for exchange of ideas and realistic examination of the current state of knowledge of coastal and marine resources and their management. It enjoys an international reputation for excellence through the active participation of international delegates and keynote presenters as well as prominent regional and upcoming scientists. The Symposium brings together social and natural scientists, practitioners, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, funding agencies and decision makers.

The Seventh WIOMSA Scientific Symposium was held in Mombasa, Kenya from 24-29 October 2011. The Symposium was organized jointly by WIOMSA and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI).

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Keynote Presentations

i) Is there a Western Indian Ocean coral triangle? - D. OBURA

ii) Resilience, vulnerability and adaptation to change in the Western Indian Ocean - K. BROWN

iii) Responses of East African mangrove ecosystems to climate changes: the eco-physiological approach - S. CANNICCI

iv) Marine science on the rise in the West­ern Indian Ocean: A case study from coral reef research and monitoring - N. MUTHIGA

v) Potential and current economic wealth generated by the fisheries of the ASCLME - R. SUMAILA

vi) Ocean science and ocean management - D. PUGH

Oral Presentations

Seventh Symposium_Scientific Committee

Local Organizing Committee

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