New research from Algoa Bay shows that inclusive, community-driven marine planning can protect nature 🌱 and boost local economies 💼—a win-win for people & planet! 🌍💙 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s44183… Institute for Coastal & Marine Research Mandela University Rhodes University Scottish Association for Marine Science #MarineSpatialPlanning #MSP

♀️This Women’s Day, we honour the incredible women making waves in marine science 🌊🔬 From deep-sea discoveries to coastal conservation, your work inspires a more sustainable, inclusive future 💙 #WomensDay #WomenInSTEM #OceanHeroes

NRF SARCHI Ocean Cultures and Heritage and Nelson Mandela University are hosting an immersive screening event showcasing documentary films developed through extensive field research across five southern African countries. 🗓️22-23 Sept 2025. RSVP by 1 Sept forms.gle/SVi743x7cHcNpm…

CMR is pleased to invite you to attend a special seminar in observance of National Women’s Day and the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Date: 26 Aug 2025, 13:00–14:00 SAST RSVP: forms.office.com/r/Nhw2zh2dJ1k Speakers: Dr Sharon Gabie, Charlotte Bouah & Ms Jewells

🌊❄️ What would YOU like to ask our marine + polar panel for the MARiS ECR Conference? Share your input via this short form — your voice will help shape the conversation. ➡️ Drop your questions here: forms.gle/PMCXUcej3obGdL…

🌿We're excited to announce that the CMR Annual Research Symposium will be held from 12–14 November 2025, at Ocean Sciences Campus, Mandela University . Mark your calendars & save the dates! Further details, including the programme & registration info, will follow in due course. 🪼🐳🦭

🌊We're hosting a webinar in recognition of International Coastal Clean-Up Day! Dr Stacey Webb - Research Associate, CMR | Head of Marine & Coastal Impact Programmes, SST Date: 18 Sept 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 SAST Kindly register on the 17th of September at: forms.office.com/r/RKxFz7tQ4M

SEMINAR: Towards Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management in Antarctica: using animal-borne sensors to monitor prey consumption in chinstrap penguins 🐧 SPEAKER: Dr Chris Oosthuizen DATE: 26 September 2025, 11:00-12:00 SAST REGISTER for online or in-person: forms.office.com/r/vXDYYUTygV

Seminar by Dr Amelie Luhede, titled “Do we need more data? Using Value of Information in conservation decision-making”, 10 October 2025, 12:00 - 13:00 SAST. Register for in-person or online attendance by 09 October 2025, 16:00: forms.office.com/r/pKhQMxtbT4

The SSLiME Team at Nelson Mandela University invite you to attend a research colloquium on Monday, 27 October 2025 highlighting the importance of microbialites through time, coastal groundwater and societal implications, and biodiversity monitoring. RSVP: forms.office.com/r/GrHkDg2CZH