Network of Women in Marine Science

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The Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is committed to developing the capacity of female members of WIOMSA). At the 13th WIOMSA Symposium, WiMS will be hosting a workshop on Risk and Negative Side Effect Assessment in Conservation Projects on 27th and 28th September 2025. The workshop builds on the two webinars – “Equality in the Western...
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  The Network of Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is delighted to launch the  WiMS Womentoring Program, a 6-month pilot mentorship initiative designed to connect passionate women with experienced mentors across the Western Indian Ocean region.   This program is open to students, interns, early-career scientists (within 5-10 years of their highest degree), and those returning...
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The Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS) is thrilled to announce the launch of its new mentorship initiative—the WiMS Womentoring Program. This program is designed to foster growth and empowerment among women in marine science by pairing experienced professionals (womentors) with emerging talents (womentees). Participants will benefit from valuable networking opportunities and receive guidance...
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  We are excited to feature one of our inspiring speakers for our upcoming webinar in Celebration of International Women’s Day 2025—Loubna Hamidi. As a dedicated Environmental and Climate Change Adaptation Expert, Loubna has made significant strides in the blue sector, focusing on the sustainable use of coastal and marine ecosystems. Currently serving as a Nature-Based Solutions...
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In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, the Network for Women in Marine Science (WiMS), in collaboration with the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association, invites you to join us for an insightful webinar on “Equality in the Western Indian Ocean Blue Economy: For ALL Women...
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The National Geographic Society has recently announced the recipients of the 2024 Wayfinder Award! WiMS very own Nancy Iraba is one of the 2024 Wayfinders alongside 14 others from around the world. The 15 awardess has been named for their local and global contributions that push boundaries. Learn more about the 2024 Wayfinders here! 
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Following the recent election process for the next WiMS Steering Committee we are delighted to announce the results and welcome our new WiMS leadership team! Country Representative Tanzania – Dr Lydia Gaspare Country Representative Zanzibar – Dr Batuli Yahya Country Representative Seychelles – Ms Helena Sims Country Representative South Africa – Dr Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva Country...
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  ELECTION OF THE WiMS STEERING COMMITTEE APRIL 2024 The process of electing the new members to the steering committee of the Network for Women in Marine Science began in January 2024 with a notice to WiMS members to nominate candidates. The nomination process has been completed and the candidates are now being presented to...
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Meet Amina Anchraouia Mohamed, a research engineer specialising in marine and coastal geology. Amina currently works at the National Institute for Research into Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment, in the Environment and Natural Resources Department. “I’m currently in charge of the integrated coastal zone management service, and our main tasks are to carry out environmental...
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Chamsia Ibrahim, a scientific researcher specialising in biodiversity, holds a Master’s degree in Planning and Management of Tropical Ecosystems from the University of Lomé. Currently serving as a technical assistant at the National Herbarium of the University of the Comoros, she is dedicated to conserving ecosystems and educating local communities on biodiversity protection. Notably, she...
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