African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP) (11)
Agulhas System Climate Array (ASCA) (4)
Anchovy Recruitment Survey (7)
Gough Island Relief (23)
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP: SB) (108)
International Indian Ocean Expedition 2 (IIOE2) (10)
Marion Island Relief Voyage (57)
Port St Johns CTD and Bathymetry Survey (1)
South African National Antarctic Expedition (SANAE) (32)
South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Basin-wide Array (SAMBA) (16)
South Coast Moorings and Monitoring Lines Cruise (23)
Southern Ocean Seasonal Cycle Experiment (SOSCEx) (11)
Walters Shoal (4)
West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey (15)
West Coast Physical Oceanography (10)
Winter Cruise (7)
ADCP (1)
AWS (6)
CO2 ANALYZERS (2)
CTD (193)
ECHO SOUNDERS (3)
NISKIN BOTTLES (17)
SADCP (48)
SDS (1)
THERMOSALINOGRAPH (82)
TSG (14)
XBT (32)
Moorings and Monitoring Lines Cruise: Cape Point and Port St Johns on the RV Algoa Voyage 204, November 2013
The Moorings and Monitoring Lines Cruise: Cape Point and Port St Johns was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 204, 25 November to 6 December, 2013. The South Coast Mooring Cruise had two scientific objectives: (1) Service, maintain and extend the in situ operational oceanography network currently deployed around South Africa and (2) to investigate the dynamics of the Port St Johns eddy and biological implications. On this cruise, the French ADCP SAMOC mooring was deployed. The Cape Recife...
Port St Johns Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) and Bathymetry Survey on RV Algoa Voyage 198, May 2013
The Port St Johns Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD) and Bathymetry Survey was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 198, 8 May - 13 May, 2013. This cruise has two scientific objectives: (1) to investigate the dynamics of the Port St. Johns eddy and biological implications and (2) to investigate the existence of mesoscale eddies in the Agulhas Current. In the case of the former, Oceans & Coasts was asked to provide input to the recent spate of shark attacks off Port St. Johns. Very little is...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 205, February 2014
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 205, 03 to 22 February, 2014.The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 209, August 2014
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 209, 5 to 15 August, 2014. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical,...
South Coast Mooring Cruise on the RV Algoa Voyage 208, July 2014
The South Coast Mooring Cruise was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 208, 9 to 24 July 2014.Two ADCP current moorings and a thermistor chain were deployed along the Cape Point Monitoring line. Cape Recife ADCP current mooring was recovered. Four ADCP current moorings were recovered and serviced in Algoa Bay. Port St. Johns ADCP current mooring was recovered. Port St. Johns Conductivity, Temperature, Depth (CTD)/bongo survey lines were completed. SVP drifters in the Agulhas Current core were...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on Algoa Voyage 246, February 2018
First look at data from a survey of West Coast of South Africa, Algoa Voyage V246, as part of the Integrated Ecosystem Programme.
South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Basin-wide Array (SAMBA) Monitoring Line in the South-East Atlantic Ocean on RV Algoa Voyage 210, September 2014
The South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Basin-wide Array (SAMBA) Monitoring Line in the South-East Atlantic Ocean was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 210, 15 to 29 September, 2014. This cruise had a primary scientific objective of extending the SAMBA mooring line, the offshore section of the Cape Point long-term monitoring line, and deploying the four offshore tall moorings. Four tall moorings were recovered, serviced and re-deployed on the SAMBA transect, incorporating ADCP’s...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 212, November 2014
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 212, 12 to 26 November, 2014. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme cruise: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 223, February 2016
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme (IEP) cruise: Southern Benguela on the Algoa V223, 8 - 17 February 2016. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme cruise: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 232, November 2016
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme (IEP) cruise: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa V232, 15 - 26 November, 2016. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical, planktonic,...
West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the RV Algoa Voyage 231, October 2016
The 2016 West Coast Cetacean Cruise operated on the shelf and slope regions off the west coast of South Africa, between Area 1 (Dassen Island, 18.23669, -33.457 and Groenriviermond, 17.52061, -30.8277) and Area 2 (North-East Robben Island and Cape Point). This cruise was undertaken for data collection as part of a collaborative project led by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) in collaboration with the Whale Unit, Mammal Research Institute of the University of Pretoria, Department...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on RV Algoa Voyage 239, May 2017
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 239 (ALG239) from 22 to 29 May 2017. This programme is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical, planktonic, microbial,...
Cape Canyon Exploration Cruise: Southern Benguela in the South-East Atlantic Ocean on the RV Algoa Voyage 236, March 2017
This Cape Canyon Exploration Cruise: Southern Benguela in the South-East Atlantic Ocean was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 236 from the 06 to 30 March, 2017. The overall aim of this Cape Canyon exploration project is to initiate multi-discplinary and integrated benthic ecosystem process studies within DEA:OCR, in collaboration with external experts (South African National Biodiversity Institute, South African Environmental Observations Network, Council for GeoScience and Nelson Mandela...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme cruise: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 228, May 2016
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme (IEP) cruise: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa V228, 19 - 27 May 2016. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on RV Algoa Voyage 229, August 2016
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 229, 10 - 19 August 2016. The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical, chemical,...
Deep Secrets: The Outer Shelf and Slope Ecosystems of the Eastern Cape on the RV Algoa Voyage 230, September 2016
The ACEP Deep Secrets Cruise set out to fill in gaps and shed light on the priority areas and research questions identified during the recent Marine Protected Area and Marine Spatial Planning Initiatives of Operation Phakisa’s Marine Protection and Governance Lab. Using underwater cameras (SkiMonkey and Drop camera), grabs, dredges and a CTD the study aimed to improve our knowledge on marine offshore habitats, as well as to build understanding of the effects of the expanding fishing and...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) Cruise on the RV Algoa Voyage 242, August 2017
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) Cruise was conducted on the Algoa, Voyage 242, 23 - 30 August 2017.The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on Algoa Voyage 252, August 2018
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) Cruise was conducted on the on Algoa Voyage 252 in August 2018.The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on Algoa Voyage 248, May 2018
The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) Cruise was conducted on the on Algoa Voyage 248 in May 2018.The Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional platform to undertake relevant science in the Southern Benguela; also functioning as a platform for collaboration and learning. All projects aim to develop an ecosystem indicator that can be used to effectively monitor and understand the Southern Benguela i.e physical,...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on Algoa Voyage 244, November 2017
First look at data from a survey of West Coast of South Africa, Algoa Voyage V244, as part of the Integrated Ecosystem Programme.
St Helena Bay Monitoring Line (SHBML) on the RV Algoa Voyage 195, March 2013
The St Helena Bay Monitoring Line, which now falls under the Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela, was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 195, 4 to 8 March, 2013. The St Helena Bay Monitoring Line was initiated as a BENEFIT-driven project on "shipboard monitoring" which linked with similar lines run in Namibia and Angola. The aims are to obtain seasonal and interannual information on the hydrology and productivity of the area. Data on harmful algal blooms, low oxygen water and...
Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) on the RV Algoa Voyage 235, February 2017
This Integrated Ecosystem Programme: Southern Benguela (IEP:SB) cruise was conducted on the Algoa Voyage 235 from 16 February 2017 to 28 February, 2017. IEP:SB focuses on the biologically productive, cold waters of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, which are inherently variable on short time-scales and responsive to changing weather patterms. The research aims to provide relevant, reliable and improved assessment of the ecosystem, in support of its effective management,...
Anchovy Recruitment Survey on the Africana Voyage 009, May 1983
The Anchovy Recruitment Survey was conducted on the Africana Voyage 009, between 4 May and 30 May 1983. Research was conducted off the west coast of South Africa between Cape Point and Orange River.
Phyllosoma Larva and Oceanographic Survey on the Africana Voyage 011, August 1983
The Phyllosoma Larva and Oceanographic Survey was held on the Africana Voyage 011 between the 12th and 24th August 1983. Research was conducted off the west coast of South Africa in order to study the ocean currents in the offshore area and its influence on West Coast rock lobster distribution.
Anchovy Assessment Survey on the Africana Voyage 013, November 1983
The Anchovy Assessment Survey was held on the Africana Voyage 013, between the 1st and 29th November 1983. Research was split up into three legs, Leg 1: Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, Leg 2: Port Elizabeth to East London and Leg 3: Olifants River to Cape Agulhas.