Dr. Wanja Nyingi, lead of the Freshwater Hub at the Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean.
The Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean at the University of Western Australia has just launched a Freshwater Hub — an initiative dedicated to investigating the sustainable management and conservation of freshwater resources in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
The Hub is a response to the growing need for evidence-based research and collaboration in freshwater ecosystems. This initiative is led by Dr Wanja Nyingi, who has over 25 years of experience in aquatic ecology.
The Freshwater Hub’s mission is centred on three key pillars: Research, training, and impact. Through extensive research, the Hub will focus on freshwater ecosystem health and the effects of fisheries, aiming to identify and protect critical habitats.
By offering training programs, the Hub will also foster the next generation of freshwater science experts.
The initiative will also provide data-driven insights for policy development and engaging communities to promote stewardship and sustainable management of freshwater resources.
The Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean Freshwater Hub seeks to build a strong community of practice focused on aquatic ecology and freshwater fisheries, bringing together researchers, conservationists and policymakers in a collaborative effort to safeguard our planet’s freshwater systems.
The launch of the Hub marks a significant step forward in the global effort to protect and sustainably manage freshwater resources.
The Sea Around Us – Indian Ocean is inviting anyone interested in the conservation of these vital ecosystems to join it in this important mission.
Visit the Freshwater Hub to find out more.