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Dr Unyime Umoh training at COESSING, University of Calabar

2026

Dr Unyime Umoh at COESSING Training for Early Career Scientists

Dr Unyime Umoh led training for early career scientists at the 2026 Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana (COESSING) at University of Calabar, Nigeria. The program brought together researchers for hands-on laboratory and field training in coastal ocean science.

IMARENS and African Network of Deep-Water Researchers with Akwa Ibom State leadership

2025

Engagement with Akwa Ibom State on Blue Economy Vision

Members of the Institute for Marine and Environmental Sciences alongside a team from the African Network of Deep-Water Researchers engaged with Akwa Ibom State leadership to deepen alignment with Governor Umo Eno's Blue Economy Vision.

IMARENS representatives at official meeting

2025

IMARENS Representatives at State Engagement Meeting

Representatives of the Institute for Marine and Environmental Sciences Nigeria participated in a formal engagement meeting with state officials and partners to advance marine science and blue economy initiatives in Akwa Ibom State.

The State Of Our Seas radio program on Passion 94.5 FM

December 22, 2025

"The State Of Our Seas" — Radio Program on Passion 94.5 FM

Representatives of the Institute for Marine and Environmental Sciences Nigeria appeared on a radio program to enlighten the public on the state of our seas, with emphasis on the Gulf of Guinea. Featured guests included Dr. Unyime Umoh, Miss Eno-mfon Bassey, and Dr. Kokoette Effiong, hosted by Captain Iyke on Passion 94.5 FM Uyo.

Dr Unyime Umoh aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl during One Ocean Expedition

2025

UN One Ocean Expedition: Tromsø, Norway to Nice, France

Dr Unyime Umoh, a science member of IMARENS, participated in the United Nations One Ocean Expedition from Tromsø, Norway to Nice, France aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl, supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Oceanographic sampling aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

2025

Oceanographic Research Aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

During the One Ocean Expedition, IMARENS researchers conducted oceanographic sampling and water column profiling using CTD rosette systems, contributing to global ocean observation efforts supported by ESA and NASA.

Tromsø, Norway — departure point of the One Ocean Expedition

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