BCSS is thrilled to share that our recent collaborative projects and scientific contributions were featured in the September 2024 newsletter of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA). This highlight underscores BCSS’s ongoing dedication to advancing marine research and conservation within the Western Indian Ocean region.
The WIOMSA Newsbrief spotlights two of our major collaborations: Project ReCon, aimed at enhancing oceanographic data collection through innovative buoy technology and reuse, and POPSICLE, a genetic study on the ecology of the yellow-edged lyretail grouper. Additionally, BCSS Chief Scientist Mario Lebrato contributed to a publication investigating the habitat preferences of elasmobranchs, providing critical insights into their behavior and aiding conservation efforts.
Grey reef sharks, the yellow-edged lyretail grouper , and tuna are some of the many species at the center of BCSS’ recent contributions and collaborative projects. (BCSS & Derek Keats/Flicks/CC BY 2.0)
BCSS is also excited to announce our participation in the upcoming WIOMSA Thirteenth Symposium, scheduled to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from September 28 to October 3, 2025. This gathering will foster scientific exchange and collaboration among marine science professionals, policymakers, and other key stakeholders across the Western Indian Ocean region.
Read more in the WIOMSA September Newsbrief to explore these features and other impactful regional marine initiatives
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For questions about this article, please contact:
Dr. Mario Lebrato, Bazaruto Archipelago – Ocean Observatory Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS)
mario.lebrato@bcssmz.org
