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Ocean Sciences
Waves of Change was a multi-media event which showcased Ocean Sciences at Nelson Mandela University in September 2017. It was an opportunity to learn more in a “bite-sized” way in a 90-minute programme. The following at are the "TedTalk-type" preseantions which emanated from this event.
Dr Gavin Rishworth chats about stromatolites
Dr Alistair Potts chats about Cape Coastal Landscapes and the Cognotive Revolution
Ryan Pillay chats about coastal communities
Dr Linda Harris chats about what you might find under your beach towel
Makobongwe Sigqala and Danielle van der Heever chat out the study of seabirds
Lloyd Edwards of Raggy Charters chats about marine mammals
In this talk - students Sinegugu Mbense and Zanele Hartmann chat about the value of estuaries.
In this talk - Dr Jessica Fraser chats about the Blue Economy and Innovation.
In this talk, Siboniso Dlamini chats about the Marine and Maritime Association.
In this talk - Sergio Gianotti chats about our new qualification in Marine Engineering and the job prospects around it.
In this talk - students Thanduxolo Nkala and Rachael Chasakara chat about Good Governance and the Role of the Law.
The following is video footage around the Ocean Sciences proposition at the University as well as footage on Operation Phakisa and other ocean related topics.
Thanks to SABC Digital News for most of the footage below.
Feature on the launch of the FishFORCE Academy on SABC News
Feature on Ocean Sciences on SABC News
Operation Phakisa and Ocean's Economy in Port Elizabeth
Oceans economy summit opens in Port Elizabeth
Maritime Youth Development Programme: Eastern Cape (from SAMSA's website)
Plymouth University's stage 3 Ocean Scientists on a residential field week in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Whales as indicators of ocean health
The university positioning itself as maritime centre of excellence
Dolphins of Port Elizabeth
President Zuma unveils new tug boat, Mvezo, as part of Operation Phakisa
Operation Phakisa in Port Elizabeth
Maritime summit in Port Elizabeth
President Zuma unveils boat hoist and Tug Mvewso in Port Elizabeth
Government's "Blue Economy" falls under Operation Phakisa initiative
Operation Phakisa makes waves