Oceans Research Institute
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Oceans Research provides innovative & dynamic research relevant to the management & conservation of Southern Africa's sharks & marine mammals.
This video was created entirely by our students, sharing their own experiences here at Oceans 🌊
This video truly captures what Oceans is, what we do, and—most importantly—what we hope our students take with them from this program.
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This video truly captures what Oceans is, what we do, and—most importantly—what we hope our students take with them from this program.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
This video was created entirely by our students, sharing their own experiences here at Oceans 🌊
This video truly captures what Oceans is, what we do, and—most importantly—what we hope our students take with them from this program.
www.instagram.com/reel/DURGXjQ...
This video truly captures what Oceans is, what we do, and—most importantly—what we hope our students take with them from this program.
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Tinley Manor, sharks & safety — what the science says
There is growing discussion around proposals to introduce shark control gear (such as shark nets or drumlines) at Tinley Manor on KZN’s North Coast.
Shark nets do not form a barrier, and drumlines do not selectively catch sharks.
There is growing discussion around proposals to introduce shark control gear (such as shark nets or drumlines) at Tinley Manor on KZN’s North Coast.
Shark nets do not form a barrier, and drumlines do not selectively catch sharks.
Tinley Manor Impact Review
OPEN LETTER IN REGARD TO THE DEVELOPMENT AT TINLEY MANOR BY CLUB MED
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January 31, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Tinley Manor, sharks & safety — what the science says
There is growing discussion around proposals to introduce shark control gear (such as shark nets or drumlines) at Tinley Manor on KZN’s North Coast.
Shark nets do not form a barrier, and drumlines do not selectively catch sharks.
There is growing discussion around proposals to introduce shark control gear (such as shark nets or drumlines) at Tinley Manor on KZN’s North Coast.
Shark nets do not form a barrier, and drumlines do not selectively catch sharks.
Fieldwork is the fun part, but the office is where the real story happens.
🎥 Our latest crew is getting stuck into BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video) analysis this week.
🎥 Our latest crew is getting stuck into BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video) analysis this week.
January 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Fieldwork is the fun part, but the office is where the real story happens.
🎥 Our latest crew is getting stuck into BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video) analysis this week.
🎥 Our latest crew is getting stuck into BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video) analysis this week.
Sharks aren’t guaranteed — patience is part of the process.
After a scarce few weeks in the bay, today rewarded the wait.
Relief, excitement, and plenty of smiling faces as great white sharks made an appearance.
Student reactions say it all. 🦈
After a scarce few weeks in the bay, today rewarded the wait.
Relief, excitement, and plenty of smiling faces as great white sharks made an appearance.
Student reactions say it all. 🦈
January 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Sharks aren’t guaranteed — patience is part of the process.
After a scarce few weeks in the bay, today rewarded the wait.
Relief, excitement, and plenty of smiling faces as great white sharks made an appearance.
Student reactions say it all. 🦈
After a scarce few weeks in the bay, today rewarded the wait.
Relief, excitement, and plenty of smiling faces as great white sharks made an appearance.
Student reactions say it all. 🦈
Great white shifts are a full team effort 🦈
🦴 Bait handler – lining the shark up just right for a clean fin ID
📸 Camera – living for dorsal fins and any ID marks
🦴 Bait handler – lining the shark up just right for a clean fin ID
📸 Camera – living for dorsal fins and any ID marks
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Great white shifts are a full team effort 🦈
🦴 Bait handler – lining the shark up just right for a clean fin ID
📸 Camera – living for dorsal fins and any ID marks
🦴 Bait handler – lining the shark up just right for a clean fin ID
📸 Camera – living for dorsal fins and any ID marks
Great white population assessments aren’t just about spotting sharks 🦈
Students learn seaman skills, how to read shark behaviour around the boat, and how to act and react calmly on the water.
Students learn seaman skills, how to read shark behaviour around the boat, and how to act and react calmly on the water.
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Great white population assessments aren’t just about spotting sharks 🦈
Students learn seaman skills, how to read shark behaviour around the boat, and how to act and react calmly on the water.
Students learn seaman skills, how to read shark behaviour around the boat, and how to act and react calmly on the water.
Intertidal biodiversity surveys are about more than just species lists 🪨🔍
At first glance, everything can look the same — or like nothing at all. But the stiller you are and the closer you look, the more life you start to notice along the shoreline 🌊
At first glance, everything can look the same — or like nothing at all. But the stiller you are and the closer you look, the more life you start to notice along the shoreline 🌊
January 21, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Intertidal biodiversity surveys are about more than just species lists 🪨🔍
At first glance, everything can look the same — or like nothing at all. But the stiller you are and the closer you look, the more life you start to notice along the shoreline 🌊
At first glance, everything can look the same — or like nothing at all. But the stiller you are and the closer you look, the more life you start to notice along the shoreline 🌊
Today’s focus at Oceans: training the fundamentals 🪢
Prepping for tomorrow’s ATAP receiver turn-around means knot-tying that can withstand 8 months underwater and constant friction against steel railway sleepers.
Strong data starts with strong skills — and building capacity in the field.
Prepping for tomorrow’s ATAP receiver turn-around means knot-tying that can withstand 8 months underwater and constant friction against steel railway sleepers.
Strong data starts with strong skills — and building capacity in the field.
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Today’s focus at Oceans: training the fundamentals 🪢
Prepping for tomorrow’s ATAP receiver turn-around means knot-tying that can withstand 8 months underwater and constant friction against steel railway sleepers.
Strong data starts with strong skills — and building capacity in the field.
Prepping for tomorrow’s ATAP receiver turn-around means knot-tying that can withstand 8 months underwater and constant friction against steel railway sleepers.
Strong data starts with strong skills — and building capacity in the field.
Week 1 done & what a way to kick off the month!
At Oceans, we don’t believe in easing you in. After orientation, it’s straight into the field for real, hands-on experience.
This Flinders group hit the ground running and fully embraced the pace. If this is just Week 1, we’re excited for what’s next 🦈
At Oceans, we don’t believe in easing you in. After orientation, it’s straight into the field for real, hands-on experience.
This Flinders group hit the ground running and fully embraced the pace. If this is just Week 1, we’re excited for what’s next 🦈
January 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Week 1 done & what a way to kick off the month!
At Oceans, we don’t believe in easing you in. After orientation, it’s straight into the field for real, hands-on experience.
This Flinders group hit the ground running and fully embraced the pace. If this is just Week 1, we’re excited for what’s next 🦈
At Oceans, we don’t believe in easing you in. After orientation, it’s straight into the field for real, hands-on experience.
This Flinders group hit the ground running and fully embraced the pace. If this is just Week 1, we’re excited for what’s next 🦈
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Today, January 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement officially enters into force as international law, creating the first-ever legally binding shield to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas
Read our blog post to explore the impact on African penguins.
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Read our blog post to explore the impact on African penguins.
www.krushanfoundation.org/what-is-the-...
What is the BBNJ Agreement? Protecting African Penguins in the High Seas”
Today, January 17, 2026, marks a historic turning point for our blue planet as the BBNJ Agreement (the High Seas Treaty) officially enters into force after 20 years of negotiations. For the first time...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Today, January 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement officially enters into force as international law, creating the first-ever legally binding shield to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas
Read our blog post to explore the impact on African penguins.
www.krushanfoundation.org/what-is-the-...
Read our blog post to explore the impact on African penguins.
www.krushanfoundation.org/what-is-the-...
Ocean finds never disappoint 🌊
An intriguing elasmobranch skeleton discovered during our egg case collection. Cartilage skeletons mean finds like this are rare, and even harder to ID — but every piece tells a story from the seafloor 🦈🔍
An intriguing elasmobranch skeleton discovered during our egg case collection. Cartilage skeletons mean finds like this are rare, and even harder to ID — but every piece tells a story from the seafloor 🦈🔍
January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Ocean finds never disappoint 🌊
An intriguing elasmobranch skeleton discovered during our egg case collection. Cartilage skeletons mean finds like this are rare, and even harder to ID — but every piece tells a story from the seafloor 🦈🔍
An intriguing elasmobranch skeleton discovered during our egg case collection. Cartilage skeletons mean finds like this are rare, and even harder to ID — but every piece tells a story from the seafloor 🦈🔍
Halfway through week 1 and our field days have been nothing short of epic 🌊
January 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Halfway through week 1 and our field days have been nothing short of epic 🌊
Day one with the next @flindersuniversity crew ✔️
An introduction and orientation day focused on boat safety, vessel familiarisation, and basic skills. A solid and important start before the real fieldwork begins early tomorrow mornimg!🌊⚓
Stay tuned for a month of learning and fun! 🌊🦈
An introduction and orientation day focused on boat safety, vessel familiarisation, and basic skills. A solid and important start before the real fieldwork begins early tomorrow mornimg!🌊⚓
Stay tuned for a month of learning and fun! 🌊🦈
January 12, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Day one with the next @flindersuniversity crew ✔️
An introduction and orientation day focused on boat safety, vessel familiarisation, and basic skills. A solid and important start before the real fieldwork begins early tomorrow mornimg!🌊⚓
Stay tuned for a month of learning and fun! 🌊🦈
An introduction and orientation day focused on boat safety, vessel familiarisation, and basic skills. A solid and important start before the real fieldwork begins early tomorrow mornimg!🌊⚓
Stay tuned for a month of learning and fun! 🌊🦈
This month’s front page of SevenSeas, a travel and conservation magazine, features our Director, Dr Enrico Gennari.
Meet Dr Enrico Gennari, the January Cover Conservationist
Meet The Cover Conservationist is a recurring SEVENSEAS feature that spotlights inspiring and influential people working at the forefront of ocean conservation. Beyond the research papers, campaigns, ...
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January 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
This month’s front page of SevenSeas, a travel and conservation magazine, features our Director, Dr Enrico Gennari.
Are South Africa’s white sharks really stable?
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South Africa was the first country in the world to protect white sharks, applying a precautionary approach long before population data were available.
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South Africa was the first country in the world to protect white sharks, applying a precautionary approach long before population data were available.
White Sharks in South African Waters: What the Evidence Really Tells Us - Oceans Research
White Sharks in South African Waters: What the Evidence Really Tells Us
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Are South Africa’s white sharks really stable?
www.oceans-research.com/white-sharks...
South Africa was the first country in the world to protect white sharks, applying a precautionary approach long before population data were available.
www.oceans-research.com/white-sharks...
South Africa was the first country in the world to protect white sharks, applying a precautionary approach long before population data were available.
As our @flindersuniversity students head home tomorrow, we want to say a very special goodbye.
This group brought so much enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity, and hard work into every day — from early mornings in the field to long hours learning, questioning, and growing as marine scientists.
This group brought so much enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity, and hard work into every day — from early mornings in the field to long hours learning, questioning, and growing as marine scientists.
December 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
As our @flindersuniversity students head home tomorrow, we want to say a very special goodbye.
This group brought so much enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity, and hard work into every day — from early mornings in the field to long hours learning, questioning, and growing as marine scientists.
This group brought so much enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity, and hard work into every day — from early mornings in the field to long hours learning, questioning, and growing as marine scientists.
🦈 South Africa’s endangered smoothhound sharks are still under pressure from the Demersal Shark Longline fishery.
Dr Enrico Gennari breaks down why proper monitoring and truly sustainable practices are urgently needed.
🎧 Listen to his SAFM interview: omny.fm/shows/the-je...
Dr Enrico Gennari breaks down why proper monitoring and truly sustainable practices are urgently needed.
🎧 Listen to his SAFM interview: omny.fm/shows/the-je...
The Threat Facing South Africa’s Demersal Shark Longline (DSL) Fishery with Dr Enrico Gennari, who is a Marine Scientist & Conservation Advocate - The Jet Set Breakfast
THOUGHTLEADERS, STORYTELLERS AND GRIOTS: The Threat Facing South Africa’s Demersal Shark Longline (DSL) Fishery with Dr Enrico Gennari, who is a Marine Scientist & Conservation Advocate
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December 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🦈 South Africa’s endangered smoothhound sharks are still under pressure from the Demersal Shark Longline fishery.
Dr Enrico Gennari breaks down why proper monitoring and truly sustainable practices are urgently needed.
🎧 Listen to his SAFM interview: omny.fm/shows/the-je...
Dr Enrico Gennari breaks down why proper monitoring and truly sustainable practices are urgently needed.
🎧 Listen to his SAFM interview: omny.fm/shows/the-je...
Ever wondered why we actually film great whites with our GoPros? 🦈📹
It’s not just for epic social content — it’s a key part of our scientific methods!
How? By helping us determine each shark’s sex.
It’s not just for epic social content — it’s a key part of our scientific methods!
How? By helping us determine each shark’s sex.
December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Ever wondered why we actually film great whites with our GoPros? 🦈📹
It’s not just for epic social content — it’s a key part of our scientific methods!
How? By helping us determine each shark’s sex.
It’s not just for epic social content — it’s a key part of our scientific methods!
How? By helping us determine each shark’s sex.
A very special visitor returned to our boat today! 🌊🤍
We re-sighted a humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) with a distinctive, wonky mouth — a feature that has made this individual stand out in the South African catalogue for over a decade.
We re-sighted a humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) with a distinctive, wonky mouth — a feature that has made this individual stand out in the South African catalogue for over a decade.
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A very special visitor returned to our boat today! 🌊🤍
We re-sighted a humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) with a distinctive, wonky mouth — a feature that has made this individual stand out in the South African catalogue for over a decade.
We re-sighted a humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) with a distinctive, wonky mouth — a feature that has made this individual stand out in the South African catalogue for over a decade.
Here at Oceans we LOVE sharks — but every now and then we bring up one of their neighbours instead. 🐟🌊
Our fishing isn’t recreational — it’s scientific.
Our fishing isn’t recreational — it’s scientific.
December 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Here at Oceans we LOVE sharks — but every now and then we bring up one of their neighbours instead. 🐟🌊
Our fishing isn’t recreational — it’s scientific.
Our fishing isn’t recreational — it’s scientific.
This week, some of our @flindersuniversity students have the chance to discover the heart of South Africa at Scotia—guided by none other than Dr Enrico Gennari, whose passion brings every moment to life.
December 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
This week, some of our @flindersuniversity students have the chance to discover the heart of South Africa at Scotia—guided by none other than Dr Enrico Gennari, whose passion brings every moment to life.
Halfway through our programme with Flinders University, and the learning curve has been as exciting as the fieldwork itself. These students have thrown themselves into every shift with energy and curiosity.
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Halfway through our programme with Flinders University, and the learning curve has been as exciting as the fieldwork itself. These students have thrown themselves into every shift with energy and curiosity.
Seems like this month is all about smoothhounds for our team! Even though we encounter them regularly in Mossel Bay, our @flindersuniversity students were shocked to learn that smoothhounds are exported to Australia and sold as “flake.”
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Seems like this month is all about smoothhounds for our team! Even though we encounter them regularly in Mossel Bay, our @flindersuniversity students were shocked to learn that smoothhounds are exported to Australia and sold as “flake.”
There’s something undeniably magical about being out on the water after dark — and this week our students got to experience the science behind it. 🌙✨
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There’s something undeniably magical about being out on the water after dark — and this week our students got to experience the science behind it. 🌙✨
