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...
The Agulhas Current is a fast-flowing western boundary current that transports warm Indian Ocean water along the southeast coast of South Africa polewards. The current plays a key role in regional and global ocean circulation, influencing weather patterns, heat and salt transport and the...
National Science Week (NSW) is a nationwide annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in South Africa, designed to increase public awareness and participation in science. The programme is coordinated by the National Research Foundation’s South African Agency for...
