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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!

WESTPAC concluded its science symposium and 5th regional workshop for ocean acidification

The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) developed and has been strengthening a sustained interdisciplinary research and monitoring network for ocean acidification in the Western Pacific and its adjacent… Continue reading WESTPAC concluded its science symposium and 5th regional workshop for ocean acidification

WESTPAC progresses on marine microplastic research and monitoring in Asia and the Pacific

More than fifty experts from 12 countries within and outside the region gathered on 15-17 October 2018, Shanghai, China for the microplastics science symposium and the second WESTPAC workshop on… Continue reading WESTPAC progresses on marine microplastic research and monitoring in Asia and the Pacific

WESTPAC concluded its first ever training on introductory scientific diving for benthic dinoflagellate sampling and processing

A week-long WESTPAC training workshop was held in Phuket, Thailand from 17-21 September 2018, with the participation of more than 30 young researchers, fishery officers and graduate students from six… Continue reading WESTPAC concluded its first ever training on introductory scientific diving for benthic dinoflagellate sampling and processing

Regional Training and Research Center in China rounds off its annual international training

“This international training course is indeed of great help to young scientists like me, as it provided a grand opportunity to gain new knowledge from the experts, and to exchange… Continue reading Regional Training and Research Center in China rounds off its annual international training