How Can Technology Help in Monitoring Ocean Health
Written by on July 11, 2024
Ocean pollution has severely affected marine life, and according to Condor Ferries, almost 1,000 species of marine animals are impacted by ocean pollution...
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Oceans ResearchOceans Research Institute investigates the biology and ecology of mega-fauna, including sharks, marine mammals, and terrestrial carnivores; we advise governmental and non-governmental bodies on relevant conservation issues. We also offer multi-disciplinary practical and theoretical training for aspiring researchers from internship to postgraduate levels in conjunction with partner schools, technical colleges, and universities.
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Oceans Research provides and facilitates innovative and dynamic research relevant to the management and conservation of Southern Africa’s wildlife.
We strive to divulge research discoveries to the scientific community and also to the general public, through our website, media releases, scientific and popular articles, and documentaries.
We fulfill our responsibilities towards the next generation of South Africa by educating young school pupils and students through our marine volunteer and internship programs, exposing them to species such as the White Shark, Cape fur seal, bottlenose, and humpback dolphins.
One of our primary goals is to ensure South Africa's white sharks conservation through novel research, innovative awareness approaches, and aimed conservation projects.
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Written by on July 11, 2024
Ocean pollution has severely affected marine life, and according to Condor Ferries, almost 1,000 species of marine animals are impacted by ocean pollution...
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Howdy!! I’m Ella Bunting, a student here at Oceans Research Institute. During our day of sea fishing, I was able to learn how to properly and safely handle any of the small catsharks/shy sharks by safely pulling the shark on board and placing it in the bucket of water, allowing the shark to continue to breathe and stay cool while at least two students and one field specialists take measurements on the shark. This process enables ORI to collect important data on the species in a safe, controlled environment so that the species and the students can gain hands-on experience.
Jul 9
Hi everyone! My name is Gia, and I am a student at Oceans Research Institute! One of the projects done in June was an ethical fish biodiversity assessment. As a student, I learned how to properly and ethically tag a Pyjama Shark that I caught from a handline. The Pyjama Shark is remembered by its black and grey stripes that start at the tip of the shark’s nose all the way to its tail, as seen in the photographs above. Once the tag is inserted alongside the shark’s second dorsal fin, the tagging device must be sterilised with ethanol and freshwater. Tagging sharks is an important way of collecting data on sharks and helps scientists communicate conservation strategies surrounding this shark species. Tagging is a way of tracking the Pyjama Shark population. This was an amazing hands-on experience, and I learned so much more about the importance of ethical tagging. I am so glad I could tag my first shark with Oceans Research! It will be something I cherish forever🦈🩵
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