The evening will start by showcasing some of the animal-tracking research by NMMU staff, students and research associates in a series of short (5 min) presentations:
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Jonathan Handley - gentoo penguins at the Falklands
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Ryan Reisinger - killer whales around Marion Island
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Ronel Nel - turtles in the Western Indian Ocean
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Lorien Pichegru - African penguins in Algoa Bay
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Malcom Smale - sharks in Algoa Bay
To end the talks, there will be a keynote presentation (about 20 min) by one of our international guest lecturers.
There will be opportunities to ask a few questions to the speakers during the event, and informally afterwards over a few snacks and a cup of tea.