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WIOMPAN - a network that provides a unified voice for MPA practitioners and for everyone associated with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the WIO and beyond

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Today’s sessions engage the National Government, County Government, and the private sector. SAPA and SAGE activities will continue throughout the week to strengthen collaboration and enhance management of the protected area under the Hifadhi Blu Programme.

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Mombasa Marine Protected Area, in partnership with hosts Haller Park and Lafarge Ecosystems, successfully conducted SAPA (Social Assessment for Protected Areas) and SAGE (Social Assessment on Governance & Equity) sessions with representatives from BMUs and boat operators.

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Featuring Dr. Arthur Tuda (WIOMSA) on building a professional marine conservation workforce, with insights from Ryan Finchum.
Final session on May 21 with PEW, Universidad del Austral and NOAA.

More info: https://t.co/WC8QTNbjo0

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Join the second session of a three-part webinar series on Marine Protected Area (MPA) capacity development. Learn what drives long-term success from global practitioners and experts.
May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM EAT

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The initiative combined ROV-based reef monitoring with targeted field interventions to rapidly suppress localised COTS pressure on priority reef patches.

Read more about the outcomes on: https://t.co/YzLeC7uEJP

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Coral Garden Conservation's recent micro-project in the St Félix VMCA successfully trained locals and fishers to safely cull 77 coral-eating Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS).

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Find out more about the initiative on: https://t.co/j3NDYU8VLR

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Mitsamiouli–Ndroudé MPA, with Coral Garden Conservation & Varuna AMP, trained 15 locals and deployed spiderframes. ~150 coral colonies transplanted so far, with more planned—a scalable, locally owned reef restoration model for the WIO.

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Find out more about the nominations on: https://t.co/UtJk33ZDWu

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Do you know a dedicated individual or ranger team protecting Africa's marine and coastal biodiversity? Nominations for the 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards are open until April 26th 2026.

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Read about the census on: https://t.co/IPPqVImNie

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A milestone for marine connectivity.
The National Seabirds Census along the Kenyan Coast is the first coordinated monitoring activity uniting KWS, researchers, and citizen scientists.

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Find out more on:
https://t.co/77P1axFaks

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From the frontline to the global spotlight!

Nature Seychelles has been featured by Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation for their science-driven coral restoration efforts.

A brilliant example of WIO small island nations leading actionable climate solutions. 🪸

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Available in 5 languages, this is a vital tool for all marine managers. Enroll today! 📚

Find out more on: https://t.co/eEP1kWEvMk

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Looking to elevate your Marine Protected Area from designation to lasting impact? The Reef Resilience Network has officially launched its new "Management Effectiveness for MPAs" online course.

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Read more on: https://t.co/rw0h2qLjgi

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The Hifadhi Blu Programme is convening its next Systems Workshop from April 22–24, 2026!

We look forward to gathering representatives from newly selected sites across the WIO region to refine site-level interventions through a systems-informed approach. 🌍🌊

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Travel, lodging, meals, and ICRS registration will be covered for selected individuals.

Applications close on 12th April 2026.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/UvP58VNbXe

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The Reef Resilience Network is offering a fully funded, in-person training opportunity—"Strengthening Reef Resilience: Skills & Strategies for Marine Managers"—for marine managers working in coral reef ecosystems. 

Photo: Renata Romeo/Ocean Image Bank

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Held in New Zealand, from July 19–24, 2026, in conjunction with the 2026 International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS), this program will equip participants with practical skills in climate-smart management and strategic communication.