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8th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (Wiomsa) Scientific Symposium “Science and Sociey: Building partnerships for Action”28 October -2 November 2013. Maputo Mozambique
WIOMSA and the University of Eduardo Mondlane opened the 8th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium on Monday 28th October 2013 in Maputo, Mozambique. The 5 day symposium themed “Science and Society: Building partnerships for Action” was declared officially open by the Guest of Honour, Mr. Victor Borges, the Minister of Fisheries, Mozambique. Key dignitaries in attendance who addressed symposium participants, included the Rector of Eduardo Mondlane University Prof. Doutor Orlando Quilambo, Dr. Gity Behravan, First Secretary: Regional Research Cooperation, Sida, Dr. Nirmal Shah, the WIOMSA President and Doutor Salomão Bandeira, the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee and the Vice-President of WIOMSA. Continuing in the trend of number and diversity of participants set by the last two WIOMSA symposia, this 8th symposium has brought together about 400 scientists, marine practitioners, conservationists, civil society representatives, and the private sector from 15 countries of the world. A rich cultural program organized by the local hosts included a traditional dance troupe and salsa dancers who entertained participants during the opening ceremony and at the welcome cocktail. The symposium program includes key note presentations, oral and poster presentations, special sessions from different groups and the 5th WIOMSA General Assembly.
8th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (Wiomsa) Scientific Symposium “Science and Sociey: Building partnerships for Action”28 October -2 November 2013. Maputo Mozambique
WIOMSA and the University of Eduardo Mondlane opened the 8th WIOMSA Scientific Symposium on Monday 28th October 2013 in Maputo, Mozambique. The 5 day symposium themed “Science and Society: Building partnerships for Action” was declared officially open by the Guest of Honour, Mr. Victor Borges, the Minister of Fisheries, Mozambique. Key dignitaries in attendance who addressed symposium participants, included the Rector of Eduardo Mondlane University Prof. Doutor Orlando Quilambo, Dr. Gity Behravan, First Secretary: Regional Research Cooperation, Sida, Dr. Nirmal Shah, the WIOMSA President and Doutor Salomão Bandeira, the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee and the Vice-President of WIOMSA. Continuing in the trend of number and diversity of participants set by the last two WIOMSA symposia, this 8th symposium has brought together about 400 scientists, marine practitioners, conservationists, civil society representatives, and the private sector from 15 countries of the world. A rich cultural program organized by the local hosts included a traditional dance troupe and salsa dancers who entertained participants during the opening ceremony and at the welcome cocktail. The symposium program includes key note presentations, oral and poster presentations, special sessions from different groups and the 5th WIOMSA General Assembly.