Judy Mann-Lang – The Conversation

These traditional vessels in Madagascar help ocean-dependent communities move between islands. Judy Mann-Lang

June 25, 2025

Our oceans are in trouble: how to move beyond the outrage and start taking real action

Judy Mann-Lang, Oceanographic Research Institute (South African Association for Marine Biological Research)

The ocean needs help – overfishing, pollution and climate change are serious problems. Individuals can take action to help.

South Africa has an impressive record of marine biological research in protected areas, but the country needs to pay greater attention to the human aspects. Doug Lang

January 12, 2022

Protected marine areas should serve nature and people: a review of South Africa’s efforts

Judy Mann-Lang, Oceanographic Research Institute (South African Association for Marine Biological Research); Bruce Quintin Mann, Oceanographic Research Institute (South African Association for Marine Biological Research), and George Branch, University of Cape Town

The social, ecological and governance objectives of marine protected areas need to be understood to enhance benefits to both people and the environment.

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