Workshop on Oceanographic Research and Data Collection in North Kenya Bank and Pemba Channel of Tanzania

Objectives of the meeting

• To discuss the status of oceanographic research and data collection in Kenya and Tanzania
• Stocktaking on the progress in the oceanographic research in North Kenya Bank and Pemba Channel of Tanzania
• Identify the modality for data and information sharing and archiving 

Expected Outputs

• The progress of the oceanographic research project by both KMFRI and IMS discussed
• Gaps and shortcomings in the implementation of oceanographic research in North Kenya Bank and Pemba Channel of Tanzania identified and addressed
• Data and information sharing, archiving and ownership of oceanographic data and scientific research findings in Kenya and Tanzania agreed upon

Participants: IMS, KMFRI, TAFIRI and Nairobi Convention and SAPPHIRE focal points for Kenya and Tanzania, Nairobi Convention Secretariat and SwAM team.