TWAS: Institute of Marine Sciences Featured in 'Excellence in Science' Series
The most recent feature in the TWAS 'Excellence in Science: Profiles of Research Institutions in Developing Countries' series is the Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam (IMS) in Zanzibar. The IMS is one of the nodes in the Western Indian Ocean Regional Initiative, one of five Regional Initiative in Science and Education (RISE) networks.
Written by Alan Anderson, the IMS profile includes information about the IMS' founding and evolution, community involvement, environmental efforts, seaweed and fish research, value addition projects, and international partnerships. Profiles of RISE faculty and students also appear in the publication. Read the IMS feature here.
October 2011