Sanocean

latest news & developments

Electron microscope image of a microplastic fibre (long piece) with marine plankton. These microplastic fibres originate from synthetic fabrics and are released into wastewater every time we wash our clothes. (Photo: Professor Andy Cundy)

OCEAN POLLUTION

Tackling the ocean plastics problem now

A key focus at the IIOE-2 and SANOCEAN conferences was the issue of marine plastics

Professor Andy Cundy

FishFORCE training on Fisheries Crime Law Enforcement in South and East Africa, led by Professor Hennie van As and attended by Kenyan and South African officials and universities

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Combatting fisheries organised crime

It should be addressed under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, with severe penalties of 25 years to life

Heather Dugmore

Above: Green sea turtle with a plastic bag, which can be confused with jellyfish. The bag was removed by the photographer before the turtle had a chance to eat it. (Photo: Troy Myne/WWF)

ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Vehicle tyre particles a major marine polluter

Every set of tyres releases 6kg of toxic plastic into the environment

Advertorial Supplement

Mouth of the Sundays River Estuary, Eastern Cape. (Photo: Dr Tor Næsje)

Collective Ocean Action

Solutions for the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans are urgently required

Professor Sibongile Muthwa