IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)
Advancing knowledge and cooperation for a healthy ocean and prosperous society
9th International Scientific Symposium
“A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific: Scientific Challenges and Possible Solutions"
9th International Scientific Symposium
Nha Trang, Vietnam, 22–25 April 2014
Overview
Upon the kind offer of the Government of Vietnam, the WESTPAC 9th International Scientific Symposium entitled “A Healthy Ocean for Prosperity in the Western Pacific: Scientific Challenges and Possible Solutions” took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam, 22-25 April 2014 in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of WESTPAC.
The four day WESTPAC 9th International Scientific Symposium received great interests with an overwhelming number of participants registering either online or on site. A total of 607 participants from 24 countries had registered online prior to the event with 550 scientists and governmental officials from 21 countries, within and outside WESTPAC region, finally taking part in the Symposium.
The Symposium features: 1 Research Directors Forum, 6 keynote speeches, 14 sessions, and 9 workshops, which are structured around four themes: (1) Understanding Ocean Processes in the Indo-Pacific Region; (2) Ensuring Marine Biodiversity, Food Safety and Security; (3) Maintenance of Ocean Health; and (4) Cross-Cutting and Emerging Issues.