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Beyond the Classroom: COES-WIO 2026 Turns Ocean Science into Practical Action

By Selemani Nambimbi and Tereza Peter CMU

Emerging ocean scientists and professionals from across Africa and beyond are turning scientific knowledge into practical solutions for coastal and marine challenges as the Coastal Ocean Environment School – Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO 2026) takes place at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) from September 21–25, 2026.

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