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FRS Algoa
One of the initiatives offered by ACEP, and which formed part of Marine Biosciences Month 2006, was the learners on board initiative, where learners are given the opportunity to experience life at sea and work alongside scientists and ships crew. This experience offers a unique opportunity in South Africa for learners to enrich their knowledge, take part in active learning and gain life experiences beyond the reach of many. |
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Call for Proposals 2008
For the fifth year running, the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) has declared four thematic months for 2008, namely Antarctica Month (June), Marine Biosciences Month (August), African Origins Month (September) and Astronomy Month (October). The closing date for proposals for Marine Biosciences Month is 21 January 2008. Terms of reference and application forms here.
Antarctic 'treasure trove' found
An extraordinarily diverse array of marine life has been discovered in the deep, dark waters around Antarctica. Scientists have found more than 700 new species of marine creatures in seas once thought too hostile to sustain such rich biodiversity. Groups of carnivorous sponges, free-swimming worms, crustaceans and molluscs were collected. More .
Source: BBC News, 16 May 2007
Call for Proposals 2007 now closed
The call for Marine Biosciences Month closed on 14 February 2007. Panels are currently evaluating proposals and the outcome will be communicated to all successful and unsuccessful applicants.
Call for Proposals 2007
For the fourth year running, the South African Department of Science and Technology (DST) has declared four thematic months for 2007, namely Antarctica Month (June), Marine Biosciences Month (August), African Origins Month (September) and Astronomy Month (October). The closing date for proposals for Astronomy Month is 14 March 2007. Terms of reference and application forms here.
Learners win trip on research vessel
One of the most exciting activities during Marine Biosciences Month 2006, was an essay competition organised by the African Coelacanth Ecosystem Programme (ACEP).
Grade 11 learners, who do science, maths and/or biology wrote about: ”The value of the deep ocean to me and my community”. The winners of the competition got to sail the high seas. You can read the winning essays on the ACEP website. ACEP was initiated after the discovery of coelacanths off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal by divers, in 2000.
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