At the heart of WIO-COMPAS are seven core competence areas which define what every marine protected area professional needs to succeed.
For professionals responsible for day-to-day management of an MPA, including maintenance, community engagement, and enforcement (rangers, parks officers,community liaison officers).
For professionals with supervisory and administrative responsibilities at the site level, such as MPA managers, wardens, or section leaders.
For professionals involved in high-level management, strategy, and policy development beyond individual MPAs, often across national or international boundaries.
Your journey to becoming a certified marine conservation professional in the Western Indian Ocean.
Achieve one of three MPA PRO levels:
Raising the Standard for Ocean Stewardship.
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Email
secretary@wiomsa.org
Phone
+ 255 24 2233472 / 2234597
Address
Mizingani Street, House No. 734, Zanzibar
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