World Association of Marine Stations

The most comprehensive atlas of marine stations with over 800 records

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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.

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Explore our up-to-date Atlas of over 800 marine stations from around the world

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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.

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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.

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.

Sustainable development goals

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