KwaZulu-Natal Museum Featured at the South African Marine Science Symposium 2025
The South African Marine Science Symposium (SAMSS) began on the 8th September 2025 in Cape Town. The symposium unites scientists, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and community leaders to exchange expertise and advance understanding of marine and coastal systems. Together, they explore innovative strategies to enhance ecosystem resilience and promote the sustainable conservation of South Africa’s oceans and coastlines.
Representing the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Nelisiwe Manukuza, Marine Malacology Curator, made a notable contribution to the symposium. On 10 September, under the sub-theme Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Systematics, she presented a poster showcasing the Museum’s extensive collection of marine molluscs.
Under the sub-theme Ecosystem Studies, Conservation and Governance, Nelisiwe delivered an oral presentation based on her Masters research, highlighting the crucial role of mangroves in supporting prawn populations and sustaining coastal ecosystems. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum continues to advance marine science research while promoting the conservation of South Africa’s rich marine biodiversity.
