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WESTPAC welcomes Bangladesh

Bangladesh has become the 22nd Member State of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC). Dr Vladimir Ryabinin, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC),… Continue reading WESTPAC welcomes Bangladesh

China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

China has renewed its commitment to the regional training and research centre it hosts for UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). UNESCO/IOC and the First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration… Continue reading China renews commitment to IOC Regional Training and Research Centre

Scientists aim to boost research and observing on ocean acidification in region

Ongoing acidification of our oceans is threatening our marine life and ocean-based food security and the potentially dire effects of this trend are not properly understood, largely due to a… Continue reading Scientists aim to boost research and observing on ocean acidification in region

Advisory group charts course to strengthen WESTPAC’s role in region

WESTPAC should spearhead efforts to bolster regional networks and programmes to ensure a unified, cohesive response to the vital issues related to marine science and sustainability in the region. This… Continue reading Advisory group charts course to strengthen WESTPAC’s role in region

IOC Regional Training and Research Center to be established in Japan

Japan is one step closer to hosting a Regional Training and Research Center (RTRC) for UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) following a recent feasibility study workshop. In recent years, as… Continue reading IOC Regional Training and Research Center to be established in Japan

Voice from WESTPAC Scientists on the occasion of World Oceans Day 2014

8 June has been designated in 2008 by the United Nations as World Oceans Day. On June 8th, a number of celebrations have been held around the world to raise… Continue reading Voice from WESTPAC Scientists on the occasion of World Oceans Day 2014

Research Directors vow to further sustained observations for improved services to the Indo-Pacific societies

One open-ended Research Directors’ Forum was convened on 22 April 2014 as part of the 9th WESTPAC International Scientific Symposium, 22-25 April 2014, Nha Trang, Vietnam. Over 45 Directors, representatives… Continue reading Research Directors vow to further sustained observations for improved services to the Indo-Pacific societies

Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014

Dr. Fangli Qiao (China), Dr. Suchana Chavanich (Thailand), Dr. Yutaka Michida (Japan), Dr. Nguyen Tac An (Vietnam), and Dr. Yasuwo Fukuyo (Japan) were awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientist 2014 on 22… Continue reading Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014

The Future We Want: “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific”

The four day WESTPAC 9th International Scientific Symposium, entitled “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific: Scientific Challenges and Possible Solutions ” concluded on 25 April 2014 with… Continue reading The Future We Want: “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific”

Preparations for the WESTPAC Symposium on Track

On 16 December, Nha Trang, Vietnam “We have received registrations from more than 500 scientists with around 450 abstracts submitted. Even the deadline for abstract submission has passed yesterday, we… Continue reading Preparations for the WESTPAC Symposium on Track

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