First Announcement: 15th Southern African Marine Sciences Symposium (SAMSS)

15th Southern African Marine Sciences Symposium (SAMSS)

The Western Cape representatives of the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) are pleased to announce the 15th SAMSS meeting.

Venue: The Konservatorium, Stellenbosch University

Dates: 15-18 July 2014

Theme: While the overall theme is ‘Waves of Change – a Southern African Perspective’ all aspects of marine science will be accommodated in a wide range of thematic sessions.

Special sessions:

If you would like to convene a special session please contact the organisers with a proposed session topic and plan by 31 July 2013.

What to do now?

· Keep these dates free in your diary and those of your students!

· Make sure you have funding for your group to attend.

· Propose running a special session on your topic of research.

· Let the organisers know if you have suggestions for keynote speakers.

For additional information contact:

Sophie von der Heyden: svdh@sun.ac.za

Carmen Visser: Sancor@daff.gov.za

SAMSS Organising Committee

Dr Sophie von der Heyden (Chairperson)

Dr Tammy Robinson

Dr Carol Simon

Prof Conrad Matthee

Dr Aletta Bester van der Merwe

Dr Juliet Hermes

Mr Jimmy Khanyile

Ms Lungi Rengqe

Mrs Carmen Visser