WESTPAC Advances Member States’ Capacity in Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation

The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC), in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) of Thailand, successfully organized a three-day international training workshop on Environmental… Continue reading WESTPAC Advances Member States’ Capacity in Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation

Winners Announced for the 2026 WESTPAC Photo Competition: “Guardians of the Coral Reef”

The winners of the 2026 WESTPAC Photo Competition: “Guardians of the Coral Reef”, were announced on 8 June 2026 during the opening ceremony of the World Oceans Day celebrations in… Continue reading Winners Announced for the 2026 WESTPAC Photo Competition: “Guardians of the Coral Reef”

Scientists in the Western Pacific explore best practices for coral reef restoration techniques

The workshop on coral reef restoration techniques in the Western Pacific was hosted by the Department of Marine Science, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 to 23 September 2012.… Continue reading Scientists in the Western Pacific explore best practices for coral reef restoration techniques