Oceans Research Institute
@oceansresearch.bsky.social
Oceans Research provides innovative & dynamic research relevant to the management & conservation of Southern Africa's sharks & marine mammals.
Moments like this remind us why we spend so much time out here: the thrill of discovery, contributing to science, and the chance to see South Africa’s lesser-known species up close.🇿🇦
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkScience #MarineBiology #FieldResearch #Elasmobranchs #MosselBay
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkScience #MarineBiology #FieldResearch #Elasmobranchs #MosselBay
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Moments like this remind us why we spend so much time out here: the thrill of discovery, contributing to science, and the chance to see South Africa’s lesser-known species up close.🇿🇦
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkScience #MarineBiology #FieldResearch #Elasmobranchs #MosselBay
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkScience #MarineBiology #FieldResearch #Elasmobranchs #MosselBay
They’re not out to get you. They’re not mindless hunters.
They’re part of a delicate ocean balance — and deserve understanding, not fear.
At Oceans Research Institute, we work to replace fear with knowledge, and myths with science. 🌊
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkAwareness #MarineScience
They’re part of a delicate ocean balance — and deserve understanding, not fear.
At Oceans Research Institute, we work to replace fear with knowledge, and myths with science. 🌊
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkAwareness #MarineScience
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
They’re not out to get you. They’re not mindless hunters.
They’re part of a delicate ocean balance — and deserve understanding, not fear.
At Oceans Research Institute, we work to replace fear with knowledge, and myths with science. 🌊
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkAwareness #MarineScience
They’re part of a delicate ocean balance — and deserve understanding, not fear.
At Oceans Research Institute, we work to replace fear with knowledge, and myths with science. 🌊
#OceansResearchInstitute #SharkAwareness #MarineScience
It’s not just about catching fish — it’s about learning how to study and protect them. 💙
#MarineScience #FieldSkills #OceansResearch #SustainableFishing #StudentTraining #MarineBiology
#MarineScience #FieldSkills #OceansResearch #SustainableFishing #StudentTraining #MarineBiology
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It’s not just about catching fish — it’s about learning how to study and protect them. 💙
#MarineScience #FieldSkills #OceansResearch #SustainableFishing #StudentTraining #MarineBiology
#MarineScience #FieldSkills #OceansResearch #SustainableFishing #StudentTraining #MarineBiology
We explore baited remote underwater videos to observe fish without capture, and fishing methods to learn about identification, handling, and the ethics of catch and release. These skills teach our students how data is collected responsibly and how science and sustainability go hand in hand.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We explore baited remote underwater videos to observe fish without capture, and fishing methods to learn about identification, handling, and the ethics of catch and release. These skills teach our students how data is collected responsibly and how science and sustainability go hand in hand.
From shore-based line fishing that connects students directly to coastal ecosystems, to boat-based surveys that target species further offshore — each method helps us understand fish diversity, behavior, and habitat use in a different way.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
From shore-based line fishing that connects students directly to coastal ecosystems, to boat-based surveys that target species further offshore — each method helps us understand fish diversity, behavior, and habitat use in a different way.
Simple handling choices — keeping them supported, avoiding dry surfaces, and limiting air exposure — make all the difference.
Each tag helps us learn more about their growth, movement, and survival — information that supports better conservation of our lesser-known shark species.
Each tag helps us learn more about their growth, movement, and survival — information that supports better conservation of our lesser-known shark species.
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Simple handling choices — keeping them supported, avoiding dry surfaces, and limiting air exposure — make all the difference.
Each tag helps us learn more about their growth, movement, and survival — information that supports better conservation of our lesser-known shark species.
Each tag helps us learn more about their growth, movement, and survival — information that supports better conservation of our lesser-known shark species.
These small, bottom-dwelling catsharks are often overlooked, but they play an important role in maintaining balance in nearshore ecosystems.
When tagging, the goal is always to minimise stress — we measure, record, tag just below the dorsal fin, and return them to the water as quickly as possible.
When tagging, the goal is always to minimise stress — we measure, record, tag just below the dorsal fin, and return them to the water as quickly as possible.
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
These small, bottom-dwelling catsharks are often overlooked, but they play an important role in maintaining balance in nearshore ecosystems.
When tagging, the goal is always to minimise stress — we measure, record, tag just below the dorsal fin, and return them to the water as quickly as possible.
When tagging, the goal is always to minimise stress — we measure, record, tag just below the dorsal fin, and return them to the water as quickly as possible.
🔗 Read the full Mongabay article here:
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#SharkConservation #OceansResearch #SouthAfrica #MarineScience #FisheriesEnforcement #SoupfinShark #Smoothhound #ScienceForChange
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/sout...
#SharkConservation #OceansResearch #SouthAfrica #MarineScience #FisheriesEnforcement #SoupfinShark #Smoothhound #ScienceForChange
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October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🔗 Read the full Mongabay article here:
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/sout...
#SharkConservation #OceansResearch #SouthAfrica #MarineScience #FisheriesEnforcement #SoupfinShark #Smoothhound #ScienceForChange
news.mongabay.com/2025/10/sout...
#SharkConservation #OceansResearch #SouthAfrica #MarineScience #FisheriesEnforcement #SoupfinShark #Smoothhound #ScienceForChange
At @OceansResearch, our work goes beyond theory — it’s about accountability, gathering evidence on the water to support stronger management and enforcement for shark conservation.
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
At @OceansResearch, our work goes beyond theory — it’s about accountability, gathering evidence on the water to support stronger management and enforcement for shark conservation.
Our Director, Dr. Enrico Gennari, and a team of our students went to sea and caught the vessel in the act, operating in areas where these threatened sharks are most vulnerable.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our Director, Dr. Enrico Gennari, and a team of our students went to sea and caught the vessel in the act, operating in areas where these threatened sharks are most vulnerable.
In this video, meet @ellaarcari AKA Ollie our big purple octopus, the master mind behind finding any Dispicable Me trends🙂
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oceansresearch on Instagram: "🎥 Another skill our students learn here at Oceans: science communication 🌊✨Because doing great science is only half the job — sha…"
🎥 Another skill our students learn here at Oceans: science communication 🌊✨Because doing great science is only half the job — sharing it with the world matters just as much.For younger audiences, that sometimes means hopping on trends, making it relatable, and meeting people where they are 👌💬The goal? To inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and make ocean science accessible to everyone. 🌍🐠In this video, meet @ellaarcari AKA Ollie our big purple octopus, the master mind behind finding any Dispicable Me trends🙂 #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #MarineBiology #OceansResearch #StudentLife #ScienceForAll #STEM #OceanEducation #TrendyScience #FutureScientists
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October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In this video, meet @ellaarcari AKA Ollie our big purple octopus, the master mind behind finding any Dispicable Me trends🙂
www.instagram.com/reel/DQCrTz8...
www.instagram.com/reel/DQCrTz8...
For younger audiences, that sometimes means hopping on trends, making it relatable, and meeting people where they are 👌💬
The goal? To inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and make ocean science accessible to everyone. 🌍🐠
The goal? To inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and make ocean science accessible to everyone. 🌍🐠
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For younger audiences, that sometimes means hopping on trends, making it relatable, and meeting people where they are 👌💬
The goal? To inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and make ocean science accessible to everyone. 🌍🐠
The goal? To inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and make ocean science accessible to everyone. 🌍🐠
🌊 From mapping coastal habitats to monitoring wildlife, these skills give our students the confidence to take on real-world conservation work.
October 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🌊 From mapping coastal habitats to monitoring wildlife, these skills give our students the confidence to take on real-world conservation work.
🛰️ Learning how to operate drones teaches more than just flying — it builds spatial awareness, patience, and problem-solving skills that are key in marine and environmental research.
October 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🛰️ Learning how to operate drones teaches more than just flying — it builds spatial awareness, patience, and problem-solving skills that are key in marine and environmental research.