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Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems Project

Research Cruises

The ASCLME Project conducts research cruises around the region to fill gaps in our understanding of ecosystem-level processes which affect sustainable management decisions.
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A series of oceanographic research cruises is planned for the latter half of 2008. The cruises are scheduled to take place from the decks of the Norwegian research ship, Dr Fridtjof Nansen. Furthermore, a memorandum of understanding is to be signed with the South African government which will enable researchers affiliated to the ASCLME project to undertake research cruises on the FRS Algoa.

Cruise schedule 2009

Date
 Cruise Research Ship
 Training cruise out of Cape Town 
 2009 western Indian Ocean Cruise
Dr. Fridtjof Nansen
 Natal Bight and Agulhas Shelf Cruise FRS Algoa

Cruise schedule 2008

Date
Cruise
Research Ship
7 to 13 July Training cruise out of Cape Town Dr. Fridtjof Nansen
16 August-11 December  (118 days)2008 western Indian Ocean CruiseDr. Fridtjof Nansen
   

 
 

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“I was present at the first Project Steering Committee in Durban, South Africa, and it is very nice to see how many activities have taken place over the past year. It is especially pleasing to see the activities that took place in the countries when the Norwegian research vessel, Dr Fridtjof Nansen visited Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Mozambique.

This year the Dr Fridtjof Nansen will conduct a survey in the waters of Comoros. I would like to say that this will be an honour and a good opportunity for my country. It will be an honour to share data with other countries.

I have only positive impressions from the Project Steering Committee meeting.”

Najat Ali Mchangama, Technical Advisor, Ministry of Environment, Comoros.
GEF/UNDP Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystems Project
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