A key focus at the IIOE-2 and SANOCEAN conferences was the issue of marine plastics
Shells and shellfish were used for decoration and nutrition by early humans
Advancing science and conservation in the West Indian Ocean
New degree in Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering
Every set of tyres releases 6kg of toxic plastic into the environment
Wastewater contains many dangerous contaminants, which are now being measure
The state-of-the-art vessel will accommodate 60 scientists and 30 crew
It should be addressed under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, with severe penalties of 25 years to life
To understand the oceans, you must understand the people who live next to them
Millions depend on the Western Indian Ocean, but it is warming fast
‘The oceans are a global savings account from which we keep making only withdrawals’
The Indian Ocean hasn’t been studied much, but it has a big impact on the world
Historical maritime voyage
Five important marine mammal areas have been identified locally
Solutions for the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans are urgently required
Integrating research across disciplines and sectors, and at different scales
The cost in damage to the marine ecosystems is $13-billion each year
It brings together everyone who has an interest in South Africa’s oceans