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WAMS is a major effort to mobilise the capacity for marine stations globally
The World’s leading Marine Station Networks have come together in a global initiative to create the World Association of Marine Stations.

News and event highlights

ANEMONE Global: Advancing eDNA-Based Biodiversity Monitoring through International Collaboration
Environmental DNA (eDNA) has become an increasingly valuable tool for aquatic biodiversity monitoring. ANEMONE Global is an evolving international network…

Date announced for the World Congress of Marine Stations 2026
We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 2026 World Congress of Marine Stations

Discover Pitcairn’s Marine Science Base: A Remote Sanctuary for Research and Conservation
Nestled in one of the world’s most isolated and pristine regions, the Pitcairn Islands offer a unique opportunity for scientific research. In 2016, the Government of the Pitcairn Islands established the Pitcairn Marine Protected Area (MPA).

Regional and Global Networks
WAMS is a global marine network, which includes regional and other global networks within its hierarchy. Marine networks provide opportunities for marine stations to collaborate and share knowledge, and are vital for transformative ocean science.


World Congress of Marine Stations
Representatives from a wide range of marine stations and networks came together at the World Congress of Marine Stations in November, 2021.
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Informing International Policy
WAMS will be bringing together a diverse range of actors from marine stations around the world to provide capacity, expertise and advice in support of global ocean policy delivery.
