South Africa – Reimaging our relationship with the Ocean from Source to Sea
By Narend Singh Each year, World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to reflect on humanity’s relationship with the sea. This…
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OPERA Fundamentals of Ocean Forecasting Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Set 1 Applications Open
Within the OPERA project, Capacity Development Activities have officially entered their operational phase, marking a significant milestone. Starting on 13th of…
South Africa : New Fish Species Named in Honour of Long-Serving NRF-SAIAB Staff Member
A newly described fish species, Valenciennea zaboae (Noxie’s Bluestreak Goby), has been named in honour of NRF-SAIAB staff member Nokuzola “Noxie”…
Cotonou Port Unveils New Visual Identity, Reflecting Its Modernisation Drive and Regional Logistics Hub Ambitions
The Port Autonome de Cotonou officially unveiled its new visual identity during a ceremony held on Friday, June 19, 2026,…
Global Leaders Announce $6.4 Billion for Ocean Action at First African Our Ocean Conference
Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation,…
IGAD Advances the Regional Blue Economy Agenda at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya
An IGAD delegation led by Dr Eshete Dejen, Head of the Sustainable Environment Protection Unit under the Agriculture and Environment…
In Mombasa, Africa Can Launch a New Era in Ocean Governance
By Tony Long, Chief Executive Officer, Global Fishing Watch For centuries, communities along Africa’s eastern coast have understood what today’s…
Kenya Strengthens Maritime Domain Awareness to Safeguard Blue Economy
Kenya is intensifying efforts to build a robust national and global capacity for Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). In a key…
Africa’s growing demand for aquatic foods creates a supply gap that sustainable aquaculture expansion could help close
Fisheries and aquaculture are a key source of food, nutrition and livelihoods in Africa. But as demand for aquatic foods…
EU and IOC of UNESCO join forces in International Alliance to strengthen global ocean observations
The International Alliance, a key part of the recently launched EU OceanEye initiative, will directly support the Global Ocean Observing…