COVID-19 disruptions in ocean observations could threaten weather forecast and climate change predictions. This briefing note points out that there has been unprecedented disruptions in the ability to access the ocean from research vessels and some commercial vessels during the pandemic period. Interestingly, there has also been activity by the community to mitigate the impacts.
DetailsThe Nairobi Convention Secretariat is looking for a Project Management Assistant to provide support in tasks related to the implementation of the SIDA funded partnership project between the Nairobi Convention and SWIOFC.
DetailsThe Nairobi Convention Secretariat is looking for a Finance & Budget Assistant (UNV) to provide support in the management, monitoring and evaluation of the projects by supporting budgeting, accounting and administrative roles. A minimum of 3 years’ work experience, including progressively responsible work in finance and accounting activities is required.
DetailsLiving in harmony with nature can only be achieved if we reverse negative impact of biodiversity loss and pursue full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. World Environment Day 2020 calls for urgent action to protect biodiversity.
DetailsAn important series of reviews on marine plastic debris in South Africa in this issue provides the latest information on the sources, pathways and impacts of marine plastic debris, as well as the monitoring of mitigation measures. Find this and other related stories on this edition of the South African Journal of Science.
DetailsThe regional workshop in March addressed the issue of the establishment of a regional centre or mechanism for spill preparedness and response. Find the workshop report here and background document here.
DetailsIn our new country profiles, you can now find more information about the wealth of biodiversity, exciting blue economy initiatives, ocean governance, and more in each of the Nairobi Convention Contracting Parties.
DetailsA team of researchers from South Africa has discovered that the Indo-Pacific undulated moray eel first described by the French naturalist Bernard Germain de Lacépède in 1803, is in fact two genetically and morphologically distinct species.
DetailsThe aim of the thesis is to develop an understanding of the associations between reef fish and benthic habitats and assess the modifying effects of environmental processes on these relationships at Aldabra, a large, pristine and remote atoll in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO).
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