As the first and sole female Director in the 102-year history of the Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam and concurrently serving as the Chairwoman of Vietnam National Committee for the UNESCO… Continue reading The Vietnam Glory awarded Sub-Commission Advisory Group member Dao Viet Ha.
It is with deep regret that we have to announce the loss of our esteemed scientist, Prof. Toshiyuki Hirano on August 19, 2020. Prof. Hirano is a Professor Emeritus of… Continue reading The loss of our esteemed scientist, Prof. Toshiyuki Hirano on August 19, 2020
It is with our great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Prof. Dr. Iskandar Zulkarnain on July 2, 2017. Pak Iskandar is the… Continue reading “He Lies at our Hearts”
On 25 August 2016, Professor Mitsuo Uematsu, Co-Chair of the WESTPAC Working Group on Asian Dust and its Impact on Ocean Ecosystem (2010-2015), was awarded the Japan Prime Minister’s Commendations… Continue reading Professor Mitsuo Uematsu awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize
On 16 July 2015, Dr Yutaka Michida, a winner for the “WESTPAC Outstanding Scientists”, was given the Prize at the Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office in recognition of his outstanding achievements… Continue reading Dr Yutaka Michida awarded Japan Prime Minister’s Prize
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
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
Dr. Somkiat Khokiattiwong from Thailand, Dr. Youn-Ho Lee from Republic of Korea and Dr. Vo Si Tuan from Vietnam were named to be the new Chairperson, First Vice-Chairperson and Second… Continue reading WESTPAC elected its new officers
IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (IOC/WESTPAC) presented the IOC 50th Anniversary Certificate on 28 March 2011 at its Eighth International Scientific Symposium, Busan, Republic of Korea, to the Department… Continue reading Five Prestigious Individuals and One National Agency awarded IOC’s 50th Anniversary Certificate
A few months after the establishment of the IOC Regional Training and Research Center on Ocean Dynamics and Climate, IOC and First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) are pleased to announce… Continue reading First Director of IOC Regional Training and Research Center on Ocean Dynamics and Climate: Professor Dr. Fangli Qiao
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