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SANCORCommunity The South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) is a non-statutory body that generates and communicates knowledge about the oceans.

📢 SEMINAR POSTPONEMENT 📢Please note that the UCT-SANCOR seminar has been postponed from 8 June to 📅Wednesday, 17 June 20...
01/06/2026

📢 SEMINAR POSTPONEMENT 📢

Please note that the UCT-SANCOR seminar has been postponed from 8 June to

📅Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 13h00 due to field trip logistics.

Join us in the UCT Oceanography Seminar Room or online for this double feature on white shark movement by visiting researchers Berta Pérez and Marco León.
For full abstract details, please refer to the document

https://sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/17Jun2026PerezLeon.pdf

🎓 Stellenbosch University is offering 2 PhD + 2 MSc positions in Blue Carbon research 🌱🌊Focus: seagrass & salt marsh res...
26/05/2026

🎓 Stellenbosch University is offering 2 PhD + 2 MSc positions in Blue Carbon research 🌱🌊

Focus: seagrass & salt marsh restoration, genomics, carbon fractionation.
Join the VonderHeydenlab in 2027.
📆Apply by 15 June 2026
🎨P.Macreadie
https://sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/15Jun2026BlueCarbonPhD_MSc.pdf

🦈 UCT‑SANCOR SeminarJoin UCT-SANCOR for an exciting oceanography seminar featuring two visiting researchers from ULPGC, ...
21/05/2026

🦈 UCT‑SANCOR Seminar

Join UCT-SANCOR for an exciting oceanography seminar featuring two visiting researchers from ULPGC, Spain. They will dive into how white shark movements help us understand dynamic ocean environments and enhance ecosystem management.

👥 Speakers: Berta Pérez 🇪🇸 & Marco León🇨🇺
📅 Date: Monday, 8 June 2026
🕐 Time: 13h00 SAST
📍 Venue: UCT Oceanography Seminar Room OR join Online

https://sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/8June2026seminar.pdf

Come explore how apex predators help us understand ocean dynamics and conservation.

11/05/2026

📢 New training opportunity: Environmental DNA (eDNA)

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO's OceanTeacher Global Academy, in collaboration with the UN Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility and IOC Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States (IOCAFRICA), is pleased to announce a regional eDNA training course for Africa and the adjacent island States.

This training will provide participants with a strong theoretical foundation and hands‑on experience in environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques, supporting the application of innovative tools for marine biodiversity assessment and ecosystem monitoring.

By the end of the course, participants will gain:

🔵A clear understanding of eDNA technologies and their environmental applications
🔵Practical skills in eDNA sample collection, preservation and extraction
🔵Insights into eDNA data analysis and the use of bioinformatics tools
🔵 Knowledge on applying eDNA approaches to marine and coastal ecosystem monitoring

🌍 Open to candidates from:
Angola, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan and the United Republic of Tanzania.

🔵 Co‑organised by:
OceanTeacher Global Academy, IOCAFRICA, RTC Belgium, Pwani University, RTC Kenya (KMFRI) and RTC Ghana (University of Ghana).

🗓️ 27 July – 2 August 2026
📍 Pwani University, Kenya
🔗 Apply until 15 May 2026: https://oceanexpert.org/event/5013



📷 Ocean Image Bank - Philip Hamilton

08/05/2026

🌊 100 years old today, Sir David Attenborough!

You’ve dedicated a lifetime to helping us see what we’d rather look away from — and what becomes possible when we don’t. You’ve turned wonder into responsibility. Given the ocean a voice, and ignited ours.

Happy Birthday to an extraordinary centenarian. Thank you for your service to nature and humanity, Sir. 🐟

📢 MSc Opportunity in Biological OceanographyNRF-SAEON Elwandle Coastal Node and Institute for Coastal and Marine Researc...
07/05/2026

📢 MSc Opportunity in Biological Oceanography

NRF-SAEON Elwandle Coastal Node and Institute for Coastal and Marine Research- CMR at Nelson Mandela University invite applications for an MSc studying the population dynamics of Calanus agulhensis in Algoa Bay. The research helps improve understanding of coastal plankton that support food webs, fisheries and ecosystem change.

Suitable for graduates in Oceanography, Marine Biology or Zoology with an interest in plankton and sea-based fieldwork.

🗓️ Apply by 15 May 2026
https://sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/15May2026MScBiologicalOceanography.pdf

05/05/2026

🪼We are excited to invite you to a workshop titled “Effective Science Communication for the Ocean”, facilitated by Dr Judy Mann-Lang.

🐠This session will explore what effective ocean communication truly looks like, moving beyond simply sharing information to inspiring real connection and care for the ocean. The workshop offers a safe and interactive space to reflect, practice, and develop practical tools for communicating your work in ways that resonate with wider audiences.

🐋Whether you are an early career researcher, postgraduate student, or postdoctoral researcher working in ocean-related fields, this workshop is designed to support you in strengthening how you share your research and inspire action for the ocean.

DATE: 19 May 2026
TIME: 10:00 - 15:00
VENUE: Ocean Sciences Campus, Conference Hall, B block, Nelson Mandela University
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/yXXTLCvzWM

05/05/2026

The International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa (IOI-SA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Ocean Governance Training Programme.

This annual 4-week course will run from 31 August to 25 September 2026 and will be delivered in a hybrid format:

Week 1: Online learning sessions
Weeks 2–4: In-person training at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

This programme offers a unique opportunity to engage with key ocean governance concepts, connect with practitioners from across the region, and build capacity for sustainable ocean management.

For more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fn4Kx258bLkiglCRUjZD2UMLh9bguQR5/view?usp=drive_link
IOI-SA Website:
http://ioisa.org/2026-ioi-sa-ocean-governance-training-programme-applications-are-open/

To apply:
Complete the online application form by Friday, 15 May 2026:
https://forms.gle/vukhfo73PDxXc6DcA
Please note the course registration fee of 60 USD
No late applications will be considered.

📅 Save the date and don’t miss the opportunity to join the 2026 cohort!

24/04/2026

World Book Day | 23 April
Books have the power to take us to the ends of the Earth — quite literally.
At the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), we celebrate the role of books in sharing the stories, science, and human experiences of Antarctica, Marion Island, Gough Island and the Southern Ocean. From research to art, these publications connect people to places few will ever visit, but many can learn from.
A special highlight this year is former Marion Island overwintering team member DR Mariëtte Wheeler Western Cape Education Department: Therapeutic Services , who recently inspired young learners through a school book reading. By sharing her personal experiences, she helped raise awareness about climate change, Antarctic research, and the Mouse-Free Marion Project — showing how storytelling can spark curiosity and care for our planet.
ALSA continues to build a growing collection of publications — from scientific works to personal narratives and creative projects — preserving over 70 years of South Africa’s Antarctic legacy.
This World Book Day, we celebrate the stories that connect us, inspire us, and remind us of the importance of protecting our planet.
https://wp.me/p6ZWWZ-2My

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🌿 Get Ready for the 2026 City Nature Challenge! 🌿Calling all Capetonians! From Friday, 24 April to Monday, 27 April, our...
22/04/2026

🌿 Get Ready for the 2026 City Nature Challenge! 🌿

Calling all Capetonians! From Friday, 24 April to Monday, 27 April, our city is competing globally to record the most wildlife observations—and we need your help to win!

Whether you’re exploring your backyard, a local park, or one of our stunning nature reserves, every photo counts. 📸

How to participate:

1⃣Download the free iNaturalist app.

2⃣Capture photos of plants, animals, insects, or even signs of life like feathers and shells.

3⃣Upload your findings to the app!

✨ Bonus: The City of Cape Town has arranged FREE ENTRY to all City nature reserves for the duration of the challenge! 🐧🌻

Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity Cape Town has to offer. 🇿🇦

City of Cape Town
https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/Take%20part%20in%20the%202026%20City%20Nature%20Challenge%20and%20capture%20Cape%20Town's%20living%20nature

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