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The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht

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The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht: The Wallbanger delivery crew left PE for Durban on 15 April. Onboard were Sonja Morphis, Michael Cullum, John Tudehope and Riaan Du Toit. Photo: Alan Straton South Africa’s oldest ocean sailing race – the Vasco Da Gama will see the third and last (for now) running of the race from Durban to Port Elizabeth start on Thursday 27 April in Durban at midday. The straight line distance for this 46th edition of the race is 400 nautical miles … [Read more...] about The Ocean Comrades Race – 4 Men in a Little Yacht

President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit

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President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit: President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Business Forum and Leaders’ Summit and to undertake a State Visit at the invitation of President Joko Widodo. The IORA Summit has been convened under the theme “Strengthening Maritime Cooperation for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Indian Ocean” to commemorate 20 years of … [Read more...] about President Zuma Arrives in Indonesia for Indian Ocean Rim Association Summit and State Visit

Ocean conservation and adventures in the Bay – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ocean conservation and adventures in the Bay: Every year, in the second week of October, we celebrate National Marine Week in Nelson Mandela Bay and all over South Africa. The idea behind National Marine Week is to create awareness of ocean conservation and to educate the public about the role the oceans play in their daily lives. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Ocean conservation and adventures in the Bay – Featured Blog

Celebrate spring with a dip in the ocean

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It’s nearly time to dig out the swimming costumes which have been languishing in the far reaches of cupboards for the traditional early morning dip in the sea on September 1st to welcome spring. The Spring Day dip was started by Algoa FM in 2014, and it has become an annual event due to the turnout, says Algoa FM programme manager Baydu Adams. Beaches to head to on Spring Day are Nahoon in East London and Hobie in Port Elizabeth. With cold weather also being traditional for the Spring … [Read more...] about Celebrate spring with a dip in the ocean

Ship caught in cyclone on Indian Ocean – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ship caught in cyclone on Indian Ocean: A Indian Ocean video selected by Expert Tours: Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience | Expert Tours on YouTube. Source: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth. Image from page 35 of “The marine mammals of the north-western coast of North America, described and illustrated; together with an account of the American whale-fishery” (1874) – Dolphins: Image from page 35 of “The marine … [Read more...] about Ship caught in cyclone on Indian Ocean – Featured Blog

United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa

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United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa: U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Jane Lubchenco is visiting South Africa July 18-22 in support of President Barack Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Lubchenco is serving as the first U.S. Science Envoy for the Ocean.  During her stay in South Africa, she will engage with university students, as well as leaders in government, academia and … [Read more...] about United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa

Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds: Native Olympia oysters, which once thrived along the Pacific Northwest coast until over-harvesting and habitat loss all but wiped them out, have a built-in resistance to ocean acidification during a key shell-building phase after spawning, according to a new study. Researchers believe this may have implications for the future of the commercial oyster industry. … [Read more...] about Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog

Polluted dust can impact ocean life thousands of miles away – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Polluted dust can impact ocean life thousands of miles away by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: As climatologists closely monitor the impact of human activity on the world’s oceans, researchers have found yet another worrying trend impacting the health of the Pacific Ocean. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to visit Expert Tours. Read more here: http://www.sardinerunpe.co.za/2168-2/. Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Polluted dust can impact ocean life thousands of miles away – Featured Blog

Raging seas: going local to understand ocean extremes of the future – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Raging seas: going local to understand ocean extremes of the future by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Shutterstock The world’s sea level is expected to rise by up to 82cm by the end of the century. Some areas of the world, such as the north-east coast of North America and the Western Pacific, will be more affected than others. But in many places this will mean floods are more likely, the cost […] Read more here: … [Read more...] about Raging seas: going local to understand ocean extremes of the future – Featured Blog

Pro Dive Adventure Boat & Ocean Safari’s – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Pro Dive Adventure Boat & Ocean Safari’s by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: A Marine Safari Port Elizabeth video selected by Expert Tours: Pro Dive Watersport Centre offers Adventure Boat rides and Ocean Safaris’. Adventure boating is an exhilirating high speed boat ride along the coastline of Port Elizabeth while the Ocean Safari is to explore our beautiful coastline with possible sightings of marine life. Click here to … [Read more...] about Pro Dive Adventure Boat & Ocean Safari’s – Featured Blog

How does the ocean garden grow? Nitrogen fixation is key – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: How does the ocean garden grow? Nitrogen fixation is key by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: How do ocean gardens get nitrogen, which is critical to producing life, and will they get it differently in the future? It’s a critical set of questions that has been stumping oceanographers and leading them on a quest for answers. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to visit Expert Tours. Read more here: Sardine Run Port … [Read more...] about How does the ocean garden grow? Nitrogen fixation is key – Featured Blog

New research helps solve the riddle of the ocean carbon conundrum – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: New research helps solve the riddle of the ocean carbon conundrum by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Initially, the fact that the oceans are absorbing a significant amount of the carbon dioxide we pump into the atmosphere by burning biomass and fossil fuels would appear to be a good thing. However, as more carbon dioxide dissolves into the oceans, it changes the pH of the seawater (a process called ocean acidification), making … [Read more...] about New research helps solve the riddle of the ocean carbon conundrum – Featured Blog

Robots helping tell the ocean story in South Africa

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Robots helping tell the ocean story in South Africa: Marjolaine Krug, a senior CSIR researcher with the Ecosystem Earth Observation group, led a six-week experiment offshore of Port Elizabeth — the site of a strong current along South Africa's east coast in April 2015, demonstrating the tough ... Sailing Port Elizabeth - Read more on SciDev.Net Navy will practise tactical and seamanship exercises en route to Armed Forces Day: Navy will practise tactics and seamanship The fleet … [Read more...] about Robots helping tell the ocean story in South Africa

Ocean Week Creates “Young Agents of Change” – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ocean Week Creates “Young Agents of Change” by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: After learning about a variety of ocean topics and participating in hands on, thought-provoking activities, these students are now young agents of change. Marine Science Today Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Rare beluga data show whales dive to maximize meals by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: As the … [Read more...] about Ocean Week Creates “Young Agents of Change” – Featured Blog