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 April 2014 at the WESTPAC Ninth International Scientific Symposium, Nha Trang, Vietnam. On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of WESTPAC, the WESTPAC Outstanding Scientist… Continue reading Five Marine Scientists Awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists 2014
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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 participation of close to six hundred marine scientists, and governmental officials from 24 countries within and outside the region. The Symposium featured 6 keynote lectures,… 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 still keep receiving a number of requests for abstract submission.” said Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Chair of the National Organizing Committee of Vietnam, also Chair… Continue reading Preparations for the WESTPAC Symposium on Track
WESTPAC Scientists Develop Technical Guideline for Ciguatera Study
On 5-6 November 2013, WESTPAC Training Workshop on Toxic Marine Organisms was organized at the University of Tokyo, Japan with one of major objectives to develop one regional technical guideline on ciguatera study with reference to the experiences of Japan. Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP or Ciguatera) is a foodborne illness caused by eating certain reef… Continue reading WESTPAC Scientists Develop Technical Guideline for Ciguatera Study
Intensifying Operational Oceanography for Improved Services to the Indo-Pacific Society
On 28 November 2013, the Indo-Pacific Ocean Forum on “Charting the Future of Sustained Ocean Observations and Services” ended its two days deliberations in Bangkok with substantial recommendations made to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and countries in the region on intensifying the development of sustained ocean observations and services. “We cannot manage what… Continue reading Intensifying Operational Oceanography for Improved Services to the Indo-Pacific Society
Regional center on ocean dynamics and climate to share its experience among IOC regions
On 30 October 2013, Dr. Wendy Watson-Wright, UNESCO Assistant Director General and Executive Secretary of UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), visited the IOC Regional Training and Research Center on Ocean Dynamics and Climate (IOC ODC Center) and its hosting institute -First Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration of China in Qingdao, China. “The great contribution… Continue reading Regional center on ocean dynamics and climate to share its experience among IOC regions
What the ocean can reveal about human influence on the climate
Human influence on the climate system is clear. This is evident in most regions of the globe, a new assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes. Released on 27 September, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of the physical science basis of climate change and concludes that it is extremely likely that… Continue reading What the ocean can reveal about human influence on the climate
Young Scientists’ Research Interests Triggered in Monsoon and its Impact on Ocean Ecosystems
WESTPAC concluded its fourth Summer School on “Monsoon Onset Monitoring and its Social and Ecosystem Impacts” (MOMSEI) on 23 August 2013 in Terengganu, Malaysia. The school was attended by 25 young scientists from heavily affected areas by the Asian Monsoon such as Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The one-week… Continue reading Young Scientists’ Research Interests Triggered in Monsoon and its Impact on Ocean Ecosystems
Third WESTPAC Training Course on Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling successfully conducted in Qingdao, China
From 12-23 August 2013, the Third WESTPAC Training Course on “Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling – IOC Regional Training and Research Centre on Ocean Dynamics and Climate” was successfully conducted in Qingdao, China. The training course was attended by 33 trainees from 15 countries – Cameroon, DPR Korea, Ecuador, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Republic… Continue reading Third WESTPAC Training Course on Air-Sea Interaction and Modeling successfully conducted in Qingdao, China
WESTPAC kicks off its new project on DNA Taxonomy
The workshop on “DNA Taxonomy in the Identification of Marine Organisms in Coral Reef Ecosystems” took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 5 to 6 August 2013 with the host of the Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University. Taxonomy identifies and enumerates the components of biological diversity providing basic knowledge underpinning management. The inception workshop aimed… Continue reading WESTPAC kicks off its new project on DNA Taxonomy