“Advancing Ocean Knowledge, Fostering Sustainable Development” -a call from the 10th WESTPAC International Scientific Conference

The WESTPAC 10th International Scientific Conference concluded on 20 April 2017, Qingdao, China with a number of recommendations made towards future marine science development and cooperation. The Conference, entitled “Advancing… Continue reading “Advancing Ocean Knowledge, Fostering Sustainable Development” -a call from the 10th WESTPAC International Scientific Conference

WESTPAC awards its Outstanding Scientist of 2017

Dr Weidong Yu (China), Dr Youn-Ho Lee (Republic of Korea) and Dr Teruhisa Komatsu (Japan) were awarded WESTPAC Outstanding Scientist 2017 on 17 April 2017 at the 10th WESTPAC International… Continue reading WESTPAC awards its Outstanding Scientist of 2017

WESTPAC announced its Five Best Young Scientists 2017

20 April 2017- The IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) selected its five best young scientists on 20 April 2017 at the 10th International Scientific Conference, Qingdao, China. Among… Continue reading WESTPAC announced its Five Best Young Scientists 2017

WESTPAC Brings Marine Science into Schools

On 18 and 19 April 2017, over 1,000 of young students (9-16 years old) in Qingdao were fascinated by the wonders of the ocean during a WESTPAC organized event “Bring… Continue reading WESTPAC Brings Marine Science into Schools

WESTPAC Calls on Young Scientists to Enhance Marine Science Development and Collaboration towards “The Future We Want”

18 April 2017- a group of young scientists convened the first “WESTPAC Youth Forum” in Qingdao, China during their participation into the 10th WESTPAC International Scientific Conference “Advancing Ocean Knowledge,… Continue reading WESTPAC Calls on Young Scientists to Enhance Marine Science Development and Collaboration towards “The Future We Want”

Invited keynote speakers confirmed their attendance to the Conference

The WESTPAC Conference Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that all Invited keynote speakers have confirmed their attendance to the WESTPAC 10th International Scientific Conference. Six prestigious scientists and notable… Continue reading Invited keynote speakers confirmed their attendance to the Conference

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