Experts push for ‘Blue Values’ to advance Indian Ocean sustainability agenda

Indian Ocean Nations Urged to Adopt Holistic ‘Blue Values’ Framework

Marine experts urge Indian Ocean nations to adopt a holistic ‘Blue Values’ framework to protect the ocean’s benefits beyond just fishing and tourism MOMBASA, Kenya — Marine experts and stakeholders are calling for countries bordering the Indian Ocean to adopt a holistic “Blue Values” framework to safeguard the ocean’s benefits for both people and nature. The call was made at the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scien…

Experts push for ‘Blue Values’ to advance Indian Ocean sustainability agenda

MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 4 — Marine experts and stakeholders are calling on countries bordering the Indian Ocean to adopt a holistic “Blue Values” framework to ensure the ocean continues to sustain both people and nature. The call was made during a special session on Blue Values at the 13ᵗʰ Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium, held in Mombasa from September 28 to October 3, 2025. The symposium — the region’s …