August 2017

In contrast to commonly held views that bottom trawling transforms large portions of the seabed into an underwater desert, the impacts are highly variable and recovery times for plants and animals disturbed by trawling depend on the type of gear used and a range of environmental variables. These are some of the findings of an …

International study measures the impact of trawling on the seabed Read More »

SADSTIA communications consultant, Claire Attwood, was among seven South African marine scientists, technicians and science communicators to win recognition at the three-yearly South African Marine Science Symposium that was held in Port Elizabeth in July. Attwood won one of two Marine and Coastal Communicator awards. These awards are made to individuals or groups of individuals …

SADSTIA communications manager wins SANCOR award Read More »