Mapping marine biodiversity to detect change and support South Africa's ocean economy Led by PI @larajatkinson
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined March 2023
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The official account of the @SANBI_FBIP funded SeaMap project! SeaMap was developed to respond to the foundational #biodiversity needs of South Africa’s offshore #marine environment #FBIPSeaMap @larajatkinson @kerryskink @saeonews
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SAMSS 2025 Side Event | Ocean20 & Women20
We’re excited to invite you to “Building Bridges Through Generational Dialogue”
Register here: lnkd.in/djVksuh4
#Women20 @g20org @SAMSS2025 @dstigovza @NRF_News #SAEON
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Deepest-known animal communities found nearly 10 km below sea in Mariana Trench phys.org/news/2025-07-deepes… #marinespecies
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Join Dr. Kathryn Morrissey and Brishan Kalyan as they share what it’s like doing ocean science under sail, from marine microbial ecology and in situ sampling to validating satellite data aboard a ship.
7 August 2025 @ 2 pm. Register:
forms.gle/3GgdukVcAJQFEbS27
#OceanScience
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🌊🏝️ Strong shores and stronger communities – the Atlantic Coastal Resilience Hub 🐚🏠
Our journey across the #CoastalResilienceHub comes to an end, but fear not, we will participate in more events in the coming months to advance coastal resilience!
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Join us for the NRF-SAEON seminar on the 3rd July 2025 @ 2 pm to find out more about the coastal drivers in the shadow of the Agulhas current. Register here:
forms.gle/75g5eSzt8sT2EPMk6
@NRF_News @dstigovza @SANCORcommunity @sapri_dsti @UNOceanDecade
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🎓 #MSc Project Opportunity
📍 @MARIS_UCT | 🗓️ Apply by 25 June 2025
Model habitat distribution of #epifaunal #invertebrates on 🇿🇦SA’s continental shelf.
Great for #marinebiology grads with R skills!
@FBIP_SeaMap @SEEC_UCT
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NRF-SAEON's Benthic ecologist, Dr. Lara Atkinson, who was part of the team leading the exploration of seamounts during the Around Africa Expedition, shares insights at the launch of OceanQuest in Port Lympia, Nice, on the OceanXplorer.
@oceanx @NRF_News @dstigovza @sapri_dsti
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Calling all SA IORAG Stakeholders to join the 10th Annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Academic Group (SA IORAG) @NRF_News @dstigovza @SANCORcommunity @sapri_dsti
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🌍 Join us for an impactful G20 Disaster Risk Reduction stakeholder engagement workshop 17th & 18th June 2025 - 2 PM
to 7 PM SAST! Together, we can build resilience. Register here:
forms.gle/raCG7GBijDp3o2Ad9
@dstigovza @NRF_News @SANCORcommunity
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📢 MSc Opportunities in Marine Conservation! 🌊
@StellenboschUni @vonderHeydenlab is offering 2 MSc positions in aquatic #eDNA #metabarcoding, focusing on marine biodiversity & conservation.
🧬 Cutting-edge genomic research
⏳ Apply by 19 June 2025 sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/1…
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Join the G20 Stakeholder Engagement on Disaster Risk Reduction!
📅17–18 June 2025 | 🕑 2–7PM SAST | 💻 Online
Register: forms.gle/7cb4VFLp3D2WnGkZA
Present: forms.gle/yfJUV7RS9QTyxJwR8
Info: tinyurl.com/G20RIWG-Informat…
#G20RIWG #DRR #Ocean20 @Saeonews @dstigovza @g20org
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Leaving no one behind! Because our ocean has many voices & we need to talk together & not over one another to truly make the difference we wish to see for our ocean. This was our motivation for our #Ocean20 side event @ #UNOC in Nice, France. @NRF_News @dstigovza @UNOceanDecade
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Exciting News!
The registration deadline for #ICSHMO2025 has been extended! Join us in Cape Town for a deep dive into the latest in meteorology and oceanography. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation.
Register Now!
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📢 Launching the Mahlalela Mentorship Programme for the #marine and #polar #research community in South Africa. Co-designed by @sapri_dsti, @apecssa and @SANCORcommunity. Join us for the Information Session: sapri.ac.za/dat.../society/m…
@dstigovza @NRF_News @Saeonews @SAEON_GSN
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🚨 Applications for the 2025 SCAR Fellowships are now open! 🚨
With up to $15,000 in funding and 4–5 fellowships available, this is your chance to collaborate internationally & advance your research.
➡️ Apply by 31 July 2025
scar.org/scar-news/2025-fell…
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Early Career Scientists, this is your chance to shine at #ICSHMO2025! Present your research, connect with experts, and enhance your career in #meteorology, oceanography, and climate science. Engage in discussions shaping climate research.
Register now: buff.ly/49lnCaw
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The countdown to #ICSHMO2025 is on! Cape Town will host the brightest minds in #meteorology & #oceanography this March-April. Will you be there?
📍 At the CTICC
📅 31st March – 04 April 2025
Register here: buff.ly/49lnCaw
Conference Programme: buff.ly/4bgCWGD
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📢Sign up now for the Information Session to find out more about the Mahlalela Mentorship Programme!
All details can be found below ⬇️
@UCT_news @OceanographyUct @UCTscience @BioSciUCT @UCTpostgrads @Antarcticlegacy
Hello everyone! A reminder to sign up for the Info Session on The Mahlalela Mentorship Programme, designed to connect tertiary students and/or early-career researchers in the polar and marine research fields with experienced professionals.
Details: sapri.ac.za/data-products-so…
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Registrations for the 14th #ICSHMO2025 are STILL OPEN! 🌊
Join key discussions in Southern Hemisphere #meteorology & #oceanography. Connect, collaborate, & explore new climate insights. Secure your spot!
Registration buff.ly/49lnCaw
Programme buff.ly/4bgCWGD
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Building a Research Nation | The NRF plays a crucial role in developing SA’s next generation of researchers & scientists.
In this interview, Dr Mbulelo Ncango discusses how the NRF is transforming the landscape while building an innovation-driven future: africalive.net/interview/dr-…
