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WESTPAC supports Vietnam in enhancing research capacity for ocean acidification and molecular techniques

22-23 October 2019, Nha Trang, Vietnam. The conclusion of a three-day national training in Vietnam demonstrated the value of WESTPAC in serving its member states’ needs to address their development challenges… Continue reading WESTPAC supports Vietnam in enhancing research capacity for ocean acidification and molecular techniques

WESTPAC lays groundwork for developing ocean forecasting services for coral bleaching

13 September 2019, Phuket, Thailand, the three-day WESTPAC Training Workshop on “Delivering Ocean Forecasting Services for Coral Reef Conservation” wrapped up with the promise of further collaboration and data-sharing for… Continue reading WESTPAC lays groundwork for developing ocean forecasting services for coral bleaching

WESTPAC scientists step up efforts to control jellyfish blooms

While beautiful, Jellyfish pose a severe threat to people and maritime operations. The last couple of years have seen an increasing flurry of attention to jellyfish blooms in the region.… Continue reading WESTPAC scientists step up efforts to control jellyfish blooms

Regional Planning Workshop sets the stage for actions in the North Pacific and Western Pacific Marginal Seas for the UN Ocean Science Decade for Sustainable Development

2 August 2019, Tokyo Japan, the three-day UN Ocean Science Decade Regional Planning Workshop (RPW) for the North Pacific and Western Pacific Marginal Seas (RPW-NPWPMS) in Tokyo, Japan culminated in a wide… Continue reading Regional Planning Workshop sets the stage for actions in the North Pacific and Western Pacific Marginal Seas for the UN Ocean Science Decade for Sustainable Development

Development of a Regional RTRCs Network for the UN Decade of Ocean Science

An IOC side event entitled “the Development of an IOC Regional Network of Training and Research Centers (RTRCs) on Marine Science in the Western Pacific and its adjacent regions: as… Continue reading Development of a Regional RTRCs Network for the UN Decade of Ocean Science

WESTPAC concluded its biennial session in Manila

On 5 April 2019, Manila, the Philippines. The 12th Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XII) concluded its four-day session, culminating in a strong willingness of all… Continue reading WESTPAC concluded its biennial session in Manila

Reef management, seafood safety, microplastics: New training and research centers confront key challenges

2 April 2019, Manila, the Philippines. Sixteen countries and five international partners in the region witnessed a joyous signing ceremony at the opening of the Sub-Commission’s 12th Intergovernmental Session. Two Letters… Continue reading Reef management, seafood safety, microplastics: New training and research centers confront key challenges

IOC and its WESTPAC voiced out their commitments to combatting marine debris at an ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

On 5 March 2019, the Ministers of 10 ASEAN countries gathered for a Special ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Marine Debris in Bangkok. The meeting aimed to reach an agreement among… Continue reading IOC and its WESTPAC voiced out their commitments to combatting marine debris at an ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

Fiji delegation visit the WESTPAC for future re-engagement

On15 February 2019, the Sub-Commission received with a great honor a Delegation from the Republic of Fiji. The Delegation consists of H.E.Kolinio Gata Takali，High Commissioner and Pita Tagicakirewa, Counselor from… Continue reading Fiji delegation visit the WESTPAC for future re-engagement

The New Version of SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System launched now!

WESTPAC is pleased to announce that the new version of its SEAGOOS OFS is now accessible through the website http://221.215.61.118:2018/#/ The new generation of OFS, building on past eight years’ achievements,… Continue reading The New Version of SEAGOOS Ocean Forecasting System launched now!

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