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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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“With the support of UNDP and GEF, Somalia is ready to participate in every conference and activity of the ASCLME Project. We are ready to sign the project document and become full partners in the Project. 

Somalia has just emerged from a protracted civil war. We have a new President, a new Government and a new Ministry of Fisheries. The war is over and we want to participate in all activities.

The PSC meeting has been fantastic for all the countries, but particularly for Somalia. We have spoken honestly and frankly at this meeting.”

Ahmed Mohammed Iman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Somalia.
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