Climate change is heating up the ocean and marine species are starting to migrate in search of cooler water. This could throw ecosystems out of balance and disrupt fisheries, leading to a food crisis.
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The oceans bordering West African countries are in grave danger from pollution; checking further degradation is crucial for human survival.
The spate of high intensity tropical cyclones making landfall in Southern Africa has been tied to very warm sea surface temperatures.
A new project takes a different look at the role of oceans.
The UN Ocean Conference provides a golden opportunity for countries to present their aspirations for sustainably growing their ‘blue’ economies.
World Oceans Day reminds us we should be contributing towards safeguarding the big blue.
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Associate Professor of Marine Genomics and Conservation in the Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Cape Town
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Professor of African Literature, University of the Witwatersrand
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Director of CORDIO in East Africa and Adjunct Fellow, Pwani University
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Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change Risks, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand