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PlETT Marine Science Symposium

Symposium Ticket Options

Daily Sessions: R300 | R200 | R300

Day-Pass: R720

3-Day Pass: R1900



Unconscious Currents

Psychology and mental models shape ocean conservation

Thando Mazomba

Submarine Canyons

Connecting coastal zones with the deep-sea

Lloyd Edwards

Killer Whales of Southern Africa

Tracking the trends of the enigmatic "sea pandas"

Aaron Barnes

Preservation of Ecological Integrity for Future Generations

Sustainable Tourism Management in Protected Areas

Jessica Wilson

The Knysna Seahorse's Life in Plett

At home in the Keurbooms eelgrass

Kathie Peard

Dedicated to Discovery

Whales & Dolphins of southern Africa

Dr Gwenith Penry

Cape Fur Seals in Plett

An overview of the status quo

Chanel Visser

Cape Fur Seals and the Rabies Risk

Research and findings on the rabies outbreak

Dr Greg Hofmeyr

Agent for Change

Stories of the ocean, conservation and transformation

Zandile Ndhlovu

Eyes on the Bay

Insights into Plett sharks and rays

Melissa Nel & Nicky Namntu

Ocean Ancestors

Cultural perspectives on whales & dolphins

Dr Matthew Zylstra

Uncharted Waters

White shark distribution and orca predation

Dr Alison Towner

Understanding Penguins

Biologging technology advancements

Dr Pierre Pistorius

On Location with the BBC

Documenting a gannet breeding pair and fledgling

Dr Zanri Strydom

Pathways to the Future

Fossil trackways indicate future changes

Mark Dixon

Behind the Scenes with Netflix & BBC

OCEAN: The protection of critical marine hotspots

Justin Blake

Keurbooms Estuary Vegetation

A vital coastal defence system and habitat

Dr Athi Mfikili

Pressures and Responses

A DPSIR-based assessment of Plett's marine and coastal environment

Dr Sandra du Plessis

BRUVS in Stereo

Observing the world beneath the waves

Dr Kaylee Smit

The Sounds of Antarctica

An acoustic journey into the frozen south

Dr Alejandra Vargas Fonseca

Oil or Ocean

Why do we have to resort to court? Are EIAs being abused?

Liz Mcdaid

From the Sands Back to the Sea

The rescue journey of stranded turtles

Minyonne Verster

SharkSafe Barrier™

Marine biology, engineering and conservation

Dr Sara Andreotti

Beyond the bite

Survival, healing and reconnection

Caleb Swanepoel