Marine Mammal Ecology is the study of mammals, such as seals, whales and dolphins, and how they interact with the marine and coastal environment in which they live; it encompasses population dynamics, genetics, physiology, acoustics, foraging and reproductive behaviour. MRI Whale Unit Marine...
On 10–11 April 2025, Dr Alison Towner (South African International Maritime Institute) and Dr Alison Kock (South African National Parks) led a collaborative expedition with marine biologist Don Marx (Southernmost Apnea) aboard White Shark Africa’s research vessel to deploy Mini-PAT (pop-up...
Sea ice is a defining feature of the Southern Ocean, yet significant gaps remain in our understanding of how it forms, evolves and interacts with the broader climate system. My PhD research focused on the physical and biogeochemical properties of seasonal sea ice in the Antarctic Marginal Ice Zone...
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) has successfully deployed its first two Slocum Ocean Gliders - named Chappie and Imvubu - on the eastern Agulhas Bank, marking a significant milestone in local marine research technology and SAPRI’s ability to support South African university...
