Ocean Job Board
Locations
Beaufort, NC, USA · Zanzibar, Tanzania · Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Size
11 - 50 employees
founded in
1994
WIOMSA supports marine and coastal science through research funding, capacity building, publications, and professional certification. The organization awards competitive grants under programs that connect research to management needs and convenes short courses and workshops to build skills for scientists and practitioners. It publishes a peer-reviewed journal, technical reports, policy briefs, and a news brief to share findings and practical guidance. WIOMSA hosts a recurring scientific symposium that showcases research and fosters collaboration across academia, government, and civil society. A certification program for marine protected area professionals benchmarks competencies and supports career development. The association also runs initiatives on urban coasts and other emerging themes, develops toolkits and guidelines, and strengthens networks for early-career researchers. Services and resources aim to translate science into action for sustainable ocean and coastal ecosystems.
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