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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

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… 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… 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… 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… Continue reading What the ocean can reveal about human influence on the climate