Congrats Minyonne! 🌱 Her #research shows that effective estuary governance—not just #seagrass bed size—drives biodiversity and resilience for endangered Zostera capensis in Garden Route estuaries. #Conservation #SAMSS2025 #Estuaries #Biodiversity

🌿Welly Qwabe @EKZNWildlife revealed a dense deep-water kelp forest (Ecklonia radiata) in @iSimangalisoZA MPA, stretching 35 km in the mesophotic zone. This multi-year study highlights its biodiversity value & calls for stronger conservation. #SAMSS2025 #KelpForests

🎣 Stephen Lamberth @environmentza presented on the rise of illegal #gillnetting in SA’s estuaries & coastal waters. With catches exceeding 3,000t annually, this concealed fishery threatens marine ecosystems & sustainable management. #SAMSS2025 #FisheriesMonitoring

Lara Atkinson @Saeonews reports on two @SANBI_FBIP projects that delves into #marine #biodiversity—mapping what lives where and uncovering why it matters for conservation & resource management. #SAMSS2025 #MarineScience #BiodiversityData @FBIP_SeaMap #Seakeys

🌍 Mbali Ngulube & Siyamthanda Ndinisa @NRF_SAIAB showcased how science communication can make the triple planetary crisis relatable—through exhibitions, school visits & storytelling that empower youth and coastal communities. #SAMSS2025 #OceanLiteracy #ScienceEngagement #scicomm

Steven Herbette @UBO_UnivBrest introduced SAMOS—🇿🇦SA’s new 🎓Master in Ocean Sciences. Backed by @EUErasmusPlus, it’s collaborative, inclusive & globally recognised, bridging university gaps & building capacity for a thriving Blue Economy. First cohort starts 2026. #SAMSS2025

🐠 Dr Nathalie Viljoen shared insights on the long-term impact of the Young Biologist Course at @2OceansAquarium. Since 2001, it’s inspired over 1,000 teens toward marine science & stewardship—building #oceanliteracy, confidence & conservation careers. #SAMSS2025 #MarineEducation

🌊 Sthembile Dlamini from Youth4MPAs @yfmpas presented at #SAMSS2025 on empowering young ocean stewards through education, advocacy, and community-led conservation. Their work champions inclusive, youth-driven MPAs that unite science, culture, and justice. #MPAs @WILDOCEANSSA

🧹 Carla Kampman (@SustainableSeas) presented Operation Clean Spot at #SAMSS2025—a youth-led, data-driven initiative cutting marine litter at its source. With up to 80% reductions in pilot sites, it's now scaling across SA’s coastal cities. #PlasticPollution #CitizenScience

🦈 Temba Mettler shared the work of @Justice4Jaws at #SAMSS2025—a youth-driven movement transforming shark conservation through creative outreach, education & grassroots engagement across SA. Building inclusive marine stewardship, one community at a time. #SharkConservation

🌊 Prof Sarah Fawcett’s @MARIS_UCT plenary at #SAMSS2025 highlighted how nitrogen move through the Agulhas Current—and what that means for ocean health, carbon and climate. #MarineScience #ClimateScience

🌊 Dr Lucienne Human (@Saeonews), Chair of the SANCOR Steering Committee, described #SAMSS2025 as a celebration of decades of marine research—a space where the SANCOR community comes together to share knowledge and shape the future. #MarineScience #SouthAfrica

Dr Angus Paterson @NRF_News reflected on his first #SAMSS in 1995—transformation since then is undeniable. With major investments in SANAP, ACEP & research infrastructure, he reaffirmed @dstigovza support for polar & marine science. #SAMSS2025

🌍 Dr Gilbert Siko @dstigovza opened #SAMSS2025 with a strong message: SA’s vast ocean and unique geography are strategic assets. Let’s amplify SA's #marine #research across Africa & beyond to build capacity and uplift lives.

🎉 Day one of #SAMSS2025 kicked off at the Cape Sun with powerful words from @CPUT Vice Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo: The world is waiting for talented men and women to lead it to a better place. #marinescience #symposium

🚨 Showcase your research in style at #SAMSS2025! 🖥️Go digital with a 1-page PDF poster (landscape, 16:9) Submit by 🗓️ 31 Aug to [email protected] 🔁 Posters rotate every 10 mins! ✅ Sign up: forms.gle/NHgzsHr1Cs99jwaf9 #MarineScience

#WORKSHOP: Accessible Technologies & Models 🎯 Side event at #SAMSS2025 🗓️ 11 Sep 2025 📍 Southern Sun Hotel, Cape Town 💻 Req: SAMSS registration, laptop (25GB), Oracle VirtualBox 🌊 Learn to use #ocean #data & models for #coastal resilience! sancor.nrf.ac.za/Documents/1…

🎤🖼Getting ready to showcase your work at #SAMSS2025? Presenter guidelines for both posters & presentations are out now. Check them to polish your talks or posters and shine at the conference 😉 samss2025.org/presenters-gui… #MarineScience #Symposium