Activity Centre for:
Environmental Variability
- Cape Town, South Africa.Ms Lesley Staegemann is Director: Activity Centre - South Africa

Contact details:
Room 507
Foretrust Building
Private Bag X2
Roggebaai
8012
South Africa 

Tel: +27 21 402 3418
Fax: +27 21 402 3351
e-mail: bclmeevg@mcm.wcape.gov.za

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The projects that are managed by the Activity Centre for Environmental Variability are listed below. The projects that have been completed are listed first and the projects that are currently underway are listed thereafter.

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 COMPLETED PROJECTS

1. EV/LS/02/04

Participation in the Climate Variability Programme (CLIVAR/OOPC) Workshop on South Atlantic Climate Observing System in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.

Project Value: US$3 160.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography)

Aim: The BCLME Programme provided co-sponsorship for Mr Quilanda Fidel of Angola and Ms Aina Iita of Namibia to attend the CLIVAR workshop in Brazil between 6 and 8 February 2003.

Completion date: March 2003

2. EV/LS/02/02a

Feasibility study of the south-east extension of PIRATA (Pilot Moored Array in the Tropical Atlantic).

Project Value: US$29 900.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography)

Aim: To undertake a feasibility study in order to determine the optimal extension of the PIRATA array in the southeast Atlantic.

Completion date: November 2003.

Reports:

  1. Report (MS Word doc - 36.5KB) on the PIRATA FR-11 CRUISE; 16-12-02 - 3-1-03; by M. Rouault, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 4pp.

  2. South East tropical Atlantic warm events and southern African rainfall; by M. Rouault and P. Florenchie, Department of Oceanography, UCT, Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 30, No. 5, 8009, doi: 10, 1029/2002GLO14840, 2003, 4pp.

  3. Estimation of sea-surface temperature around southern Africa from satellite-derived microwave observations; by M. Rouault and J. R. E. Lutjeharms, Department of Oceanography, UCT, South African Journal of Science, 99, September/October 2003, 489-494.

  4. Scientist tracks path of notorious Benguela Nino; Feature; Monday paper, UCT, Vol. 23, No.37, p.4.

  5. Forecasting Benguela Ninos, South African Weather Patterns; The Water Wheel, March/April 2004, p 10-12.

  6. Final report submitted (pdf doc - 3.54MB). PIRATA South East Extension Feasibility Study (Project: EV/LS/02/02); by M. Rouault, Centre for Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT; 2003, 60pp.

Several international and regional oral presentations on PIRATA and Benguela Nino’s given in 2003.

Capacity Building: Six week course given: co-financing (R35 000); Two Namibians attended: Joseph Wedeinge and Benedict Dundee.

Links: BENEFIT, UCT, IFREMER, IRD, IOC, WRC, NRF, CNRS, MCM, POGO, and NOAA (institutional)

  1. http://www.egs.uct.za/~rouault/piratamilestones.html 

  2. http://egs.uct.za/~rouault/ 

3. EV/LS/02/02b

PIRATA SE extension. Purchase and retrieval of a moored buoy off the coast of Angola

Project value: US$100 000

Contracted to: NOAA, IRD and Dr Mathieu Rouault

Completion date: July 2007

Reports:

  • Midterm report (MS Word doc - 497KB). The Extension of PIRATA in the south east Atlantic (Project: EV/LS/02/02b); by M. Rouault, Centre for Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT; 27 September 2006, 13pp.
  • Final Report

4. EV/SADCO/03/01

SADCO holdings of Namibian data: Assessment of historical oceanographic data available from SADCO

Project Value: US$2 400.00

Contracted to: Fiona Duncan (contracted through UNDP-SA)

Aim: To assemble historical oceanographic data for Namibia that is held by the Southern African Data Centre for Oceanography (SADCO).

Completion date: October 2003

Reports:

  1. Assessment of historical oceanographic data available off Namibia from SADCO - Executive Summary; by F. Duncan (consultant), 2003, 5pp.

  2. Final report  (MS Word doc - 849KB) and Executive Summary (MS Word doc - 92.5KB) submitted. Assessment of historical oceanographic data available off Namibia from SADCO; by .F. Duncan, (consultant); 2003, 50pp.

Capacity Building: None until transfer of knowledge for the same exercise is done for SADCO holdings of Angolan data by an Angolan

5. EV/PROVARE/02/01

Feasibility assessment for the use of a towed undulating oceanographic recorder (TUOR) in the BCLME.

Project Value: US$5 850.00

Contracted to: Dr Chris Reid, Foundation for Ocean Science, Plymouth, UK

Aim: To assess the utility of TUORs in the BCLME and to recommend the most suitable system for future purchase.

Completion date: November 2003

Reports:

  1. Feasibility assessment for use of a towed undulating oceanographic recorder in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/PROVARE/02/01) Preliminary Draft Report; by P. C. Reid and A. J. Richardson, Marine Environmental Consultancy, U.K. 2003, 37pp.

  2. Feasibility assessment for use of a towed undulating oceanographic recorder in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/PROVARE/02/01) Final Report (MS Word doc - 6.35MB); by P.C. Reid and A.J. Richardson, Marine Environmental Consultancy, U.K., 2003, 137pp.

6. EV/HUMBOLDT/04/01

Ichthyoplankton distribution, monitoring and training, northern Namibia/southern Angola (AHAB leg 8); Oceanographic, hydrological and benthos monitoring in Angolan waters (AHAB leg 9).

Project Value: US$130 000.00

Contracted to: Baltic Sea Research Institute -IOW

Aim: To assess the distribution and abundance of ichthyoplankton around the Angola-Benguela front and monitor oceanographic and hydrological features and processes as well as the benthic environment in Angolan coastal waters. Training and capacity building will be an important part of this work

Completion date: July 2004

Reports:

  1. Draft Cruise Report, R/V “Alexander von Humboldt” Cruise No. 44/04/09 (Project: EV/Humboldt/04/01); by Q. Fidel, Institute of Marine Research (IIM), 2005, pp33.

  2. Final Leg 8 Cruise Report (pdf doc - 2.20MB), R/V “Alexander von Humboldt” Cruise No. 44/04/09 (Project: EV/Humboldt/04/01); by Q. Fidel, Institute of Marine Research (IIM), 2006, pp41.

  3. Final Leg 9 Cruise Report (pdf doc - 2.20MB), R/V “Alexander von Humboldt” Cruise No. 44/04/09 (Project: EV/Humboldt/04/01); by Q. Fidel, Institute of Marine Research (IIM), 2006, pp49.

Capacity Building and Training: Hands-on training of six Angolans at sea in physical and chemical oceanography, zooplankton and phytoplankton studies, benthos and sediments. Training envisaged in the near future will be in 1. post-cruise training (writing up cruise reports, data documentation and data processing) and 2. writing publications

In-kind contributions: US$50 000.00

7. EV/HAB/02/01

Harmonisation of regulations for microalgal toxins for application in countries bordering the BCLME.

Project Value: US$69,323.00

Contracted to: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia

Aim: To develop, via a review and a multi-stakeholder consultative process, consistent regulations and/or guidelines pertaining to microalgal toxins, which can be applied uniformly in Angola, Namibia and South Africa.

Completion date: April 2005

Reports: Progress reports have been submitted:

  1. Harmonisation of regulations for microalgal toxins for application in countries bordering the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) and Development of an operational capacity for monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in countries bordering the northern part of the BCLME (Project: EV/HAB/02/02a); combined Progress Report (MS Word doc - 480KB; Annexes - Pdf doc - 5.43MB) by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, 2004, 4pp.

  2. Review and assessment of existing policies and approaches regarding harmful algal bloom management, marine water quality and shellfish sanitation in Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Review Report; by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA and Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, 2004, 103pp.

  3. A synthesis of requirements of various sectors of governments and industry relating to microalgal toxins and other sanitary issues (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Synthesis Report (MS Word doc - 1.14MB; cover - pdf doc - 1.75MB); by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA and Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, 2004, 83pp. & Annexes I - X, 940pp.

  4. A Proposed Benguela Regional Shellfish Sanitation Monitoring Program (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Final Report (MS Word doc - 564KBMB; cover - pdf doc - 1.85MB); by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA, Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, Terry McMahon, Marine Institute, Abbotstown, Dublin, Ireland and Isabel Rangel, Department of Oceanography, Instituto Nacional Investigação Pesqueira IPIM, Luanda, Angola, 2005, 72pp.

  5. Multi-stakeholder Workshop for best implementable management approaches for Molluscan Shellfish Safety in the Benguela region (Project: EV/HAB/02/01); Workshop Report; by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA, Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, T. McMahon, Marine Institute, Ireland and I. Rangel, Instituto de Investigacao Marinha, Angola, 2005, (39pp & Annexes 1 - 15) 125pp.

Capacity Building & Training: Indirectly through awareness training of stakeholders and regulatory agencies through workshop participation regarding regulations and guidelines for micro toxins. Involvement of personnel in responsible institutions to adapt/modify/ initiate monitoring systems appropriate to the required regulations. The regulatory toxin-testing aspect will be complementary to toxin-testing IAEA project which involves training to institutional staff in all 3 countries.

In-kind contributions: Venue, office space, administrative supplies, study tour, workshop equipment and staff members (Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources): Estimate: US$36 525.00

8. EV/HAB/02/02a

Development of an operational capacity for monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in countries bordering the northern part of the BCLME: Phase 1 - Design

Project Value: US$36 260.00

Contracted to: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia.

Aim: To design a cost-effective method for the monitoring of harmful phytoplankton species in the BCLME with the focus on the coasts of Angola and Namibia.

Completion date: April 2005

Reports:

  1. Harmonisation of regulations for microalgal toxins for application in countries bordering the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) and Development of an operational capacity for monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in countries bordering the northern part of the BCLME: Phase 1 - Design (Project: EV/HAB/02/02a); combined Progress Report (MS Word doc - 628KB); by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, 2004, 4pp.

  2. Development of an operational capacity for monitoring of harmful algal blooms in countries bordering the northern part of the Benguela Large Marine Ecosystem: Phase 1-Design (Project: EV/HAB/02/02a) Review Report “Review of existing information on harmful algal blooms in Angola, including past and present monitoring of phytoplankton”; Final report (MS Word - 1.00MB; cover - pdf doc - 3.42MB) by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA, Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain and I. Rangel, Instituto de Investigacao Marinha, Angola, 2004, 40pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Indirectly through awareness training during consultations (further training envisaged).

In-kind contributions: Venue, office space, administrative supplies, study tour, workshop equipment and staff members (Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources): Estimate: US$36,325.00.

9. EV/HAB/04/Shellsan

Development of a shellfish sanitation programme model for application in consort with the microalgal toxins component.

Project Value: US$27 925.00

Contracted to: Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia.

Aim: To expand and complement BCLME project EV/HAB/02/01 to incorporate sanitary classification and inspection elements into the model shellfish safety programme being formulated for the region.

Completion date: April 2005

Reports: These reports have been combined in the Review, Synthesis and Workshop Reports of EV/HAB/02/01.

  1. Review and assessment of existing policies and approaches regarding harmful algal bloom management, marine water quality and shellfish sanitation in Angola, Namibia and South Africa (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Review Report; by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA and Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, 2004, 103pp.

  2. A synthesis of requirements of various sectors of governments and industry relating to microalgal toxins and other sanitary issues (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Synthesis Report; by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA and Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, 2004, (83pp. & Annexes I - X) 940pp.

  3. Multi-stakeholder Workshop for best implementable management approaches for Molluscan Shellfish Safety in the Benguela region (Project: EV/HAB/02/01) Workshop Report (MS Word doc - 305KB; cover - pdf doc - 3.28MB; Annexes - pdf doc - 3.66MB); by B. Currie and D. Louw, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia, D. M. Anderson, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, USA, P. S. Anderson, University of Maine, Maine, USA, Margarita Fernandez-Tejedor, Centre d”Aquicultura - IRTA, Spain, T. McMahon, Marine Institute, Ireland and I. Rangel, Instituto de Investigacao Marinha, Angola, 2005, (39pp & Annexes 1 - 15) 125pp.

Capacity Building & Training: a) Introduction into the various responsible government departments of each country, the components and regulatory requirements of shellfish inspection prescribed by international market standards. This training of officials in international inspection standards will build the capacity in each country to ensure that the required procedures are followed b) Training of personnel to carry out monitoring and analytical regimes prescribed by international standards. Where the capacity for laboratory analyses is lacking in any of the countries this will be identified and addressed through design of both laboratory facilities and training sessions for personnel. c) The pilot studies of EV/HAB/02/02a will include shellfish sanitation components: sanitary survey of growing areas; monitoring of both water and shellfish for bacterial and chemical contamination. d) If funding can be secured, government officials identified for involvement in shellfish sanitation inspection and analyses, will participate in appropriate training courses

In-kind contributions: Venue, office space, administrative supplies, study tour, workshop equipment and staff members (Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources): Estimate: US$63,675.00.

10. EV/HAB/02/03

Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) within the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Region.

Project Value: US$25 420.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town, Department of Oceanography

Aim: To assess the diversity and distribution of cysts of HABs within the sediments, thereby providing a history of blooms and an indication of the potential for HABs within the region.

Completion date: January 2005

Reports:

  1. Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) within the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Region (Project: EV/HAB/02/03) Progress Report No. 1 (MS Word doc - 123KB); by L. B. Joyce, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2003, 6pp.

  2. Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) within the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Region (Project: EV/HAB/02/03) Progress Report No. 2 (MS Word doc - 0.99MB); by L. B. Joyce, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 8pp.

  3. Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) within the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem Region (Project: EV/HAB/02/03) Final Report (pdf-2.40MB); by L. B. Joyce, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 53pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Training in sampling and analysis of phytoplankton (HAB) cysts. Phytoplankton taxonomy workshop to be built into other project (WITS).

In-kind contributions: Shiptime “R.V. Alexander von Humboldt” , equipment and staff costs: Estimate US$45,000.00

11. EV/HAB/02/05

Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings. Phase 1: Demonstration project in Namibia and South Africa.

Project Value: US$125 916.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town, Department of Oceanography

Aim: To assess, through a demonstration project, the utility of bio-optical moorings in the BCLME

Completion date: July 2005.

Reports:

  1. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Progress Report No. 1 (MS Word doc - 1.48MB) “Buoy construction and system development”; by S. Bernard, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 16pp.

  2. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Interim Report No.2 “Request for contingency fund allocation”; by S. Bernard, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 7pp.

  3. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Progress Report No. 2 (MS Word doc - 3.52MB) “Operational aspects of moored algal monitoring system”; by S. Bernard and A. Fawcett, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 31pp.

  4. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Progress Report No.3 (MS Word doc - 8.03MB) “Operational aspects of moored algal monitoring system”; by S. Bernard, A. Fawcett and C. Balt, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2005, 30pp.

  5. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Interim Report No.5 “Request for contingency fund allocation”; by S. Bernard, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2005, 3pp.

  6. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Final Report (Report No.6) (MS Word doc - 6.92MB) “Request for contingency fund allocation”; by S. Bernard, Centre of Marine Studies and Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2005, 3pp.

  7. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the BCLME: Detection of HABs through the deployment of bio-optical moorings (Project: EV/HAB/02/05) Regional Mooring Demonstration (Report No. 7)(pdf doc - 796KB), 10pp. 

Capacity Building and Training: Two MSc students being trained i.e. Alexandra Fawcett and Chrystelle Bart; allocation of US$21,666.66 for AF; Hands on involvement of UCT, MCM and NatMIRC staff. Training by MCM staff in managing an operational mooring program.

In-kind contributions: Technical, managerial, communications, website design, software, shiptime, logistic support, servicing and staff time (MCM, Department of Oceanography, UCT, Saturn Solutions, MTN): Estimate: US$122,000.00. The existing hab.org.za website has been constantly expanded and updated since the start of this project. MCM have made in-kind contributions of educational material pertaining to HABS and ocean colour data, phytoplankton counts and toxicity data emerging from their existing monitoring programmes to this website. HABs and related research publications, reports and leaflets are also found on the website.

12. EV/HAB/02/06

Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project:EV/HAB/02/06): Utility of models in forecasting HABs events

Project Value: US$30,700.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Aim: To assess the utility and application of models as a tool for the forecasting of major HABs in the BCLME region.

Completion date: April 2006

Reports:

  1. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/HAB/02/06): Utility of models in forecasting HABs events. Progress Report No. 1 (MS Word doc - 1.45MB); by P. Monteiro, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2003, 7pp.

  2. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/HAB/02/06): Utility of models in forecasting HABs events. Progress Report No. 2 (MS Word doc - 1.08MB) (updated) by P. Monteiro, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2004, 10pp.

  3. Development of an operational capacity for real-time observation and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/HAB/02/06): Utility of models in forecasting HABs events. Final Report (MS Word doc - 11.6MB; pdf doc - 5.5MB) by A. Viljoen and P. Monteiro, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2004, 56pp & Appendix A (17pp).

Capacity Building and Training: Namibian partner (A van der Plas); Completing M.Sc (A Kemp, $14,000.00). Awaiting further information

In-kind contribution: Awaiting further information

13. EV/HAB/05/01

Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of harmful algal blooms within Luanda Bay (Angola) and Luderitz Bay and Walvis Bay (Namibia) - Project EV/HAB/05/01).

Project Value: US$29 994.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town, Centre for Marine Studies

Aim: To determine diversity and distribution of HAB cysts and subsequent suitability of various bays in the BCLME region for mariculture operations.

Completion date: November 2005

Reports: 

  1. Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of harmful algal blooms within Luanda Bay (Angola) and Luderitz Bay and Walvis Bay (Namibia) (Project: EV/HAB/05/01) Progress Report No 1; by L. B. Joyce, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2005, 3pp.

  2. Investigation into the diversity and distribution of cysts of harmful algal blooms within Luanda Bay (Angola) and Luderitz Bay and Walvis Bay (Namibia) (Project: EV/HAB/05/01); Final Report (MS Word doc - 2.75MB), by L. B. Joyce, Department of Oceanography, UCT, November 2005, 34pp.

Training and Capacity Building: Hands-on training of Namibian and Angolan staff in cyst sampling techniques and basic taxonomy to develop national capacity.; Sonja Silva, IIM (Angola); US$1000.00.

In-kind contributions: Technical advice from MCM : Estimate: US$2000.00

14. EV/HAB/05/02

Development of an operational capacity for monitoring Harmful Algal Blooms in countries bordering the northern part of the BCLME: Phase 1 - design: component pilot monitoring in the Lüderitz area.

Project value: US$4 015.00

Contracted to: MFMR

Completion date: March 2006

Reports:

  1. Final report

15. EV/HABSCON/04/01

11th International Conference on Harmful Algae (Cape Town)

Project Value: US$8 000.00 (Sponsorship)

Donated to: Secretariat (ICHA 2004) - Conference Organisers.

Aim: To provide a broad forum for phycologists, microbiologists, toxicologists, physiologists, molecular biologists, aquatic biologists, ecologists and managers to address and exchange research findings and perspectives concerning all aspects of toxic and harmful algae.

16. EV/LOW/02/01

Critical review of the biophysical processes and variability that characterise the low oxygen water (LOW) variability and an improved monthly State of the Environment (SOE) reporting on low oxygen water in the BCLME.

Project Value: US$46 250.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Aim: To develop a baseline understanding which will ultimately form the basis for modeling and forecasting LOW variability.

Completion date: April 2006.

Reports:

  1. Critical review of the biophysical processes and variability that characterise the low oxygen water (LOW) variability and an improved monthly State of the Environment (SOE) reporting on low oxygen water in the BCLME (Project: EV/LOW/02/01) Progress Report No. 1 (MS Word doc - 305KB); by P. Monteiro, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2004, 13pp.

  2. Critical review of the biophysical processes and variability that characterise the low oxygen water (LOW) variability and an improved monthly State of the Environment (SOE) reporting on low oxygen water in the BCLME (Project: EV/LOW/02/01) Second Interim Report (MS Word doc - 233KB); by P. Monteiro, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), 2004, 6pp.

  3. “Low oxygen variability in the Benguela Ecosystem: A review and new understanding” (Project: EV/LOW/02/01); Final Report (MS Word doc - 12MB) ; by P. Monteiro and A van der Plas, Centre for Marine Studies, UCT, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and National Marine Information and Research Centre (NatMIRC), Revised May 2006, 78pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Namibian partner (A van der Plas); Angolan partner (Q Fidel).

Two day workshop with ecosystem and fisheries managers is envisaged (coinciding with a regional meeting e.g. BENEFIT Forum - management support products will be explained and discussed). Similar capacity building and dissemination workshops will be held with appropriate industry forums. Awaiting further information

In-kind contribution: Awaiting further information

17. EV/FORECAST/04/01

International Workshop on Forecasting and Data Assimilation in the Benguela and Comparable Systems (Cape Town)

Project Value: US$80 000.00 (Sponsorship)

Administered by: PCU

Aim: The workshop will address a broad spectrum of activities (physical, chemical, biological and resource-related) of relevance to the development of a predictive capability for the greater Benguela Current region and comparable systems.

Completion date: November 20

In-kind contribution: Sponsorships - UCT (US$10,000.00), CSIR (US$2,5000.00), MCM (US$5,000.00), BENEFIT (US$1,500.00); SCOR (1 international participant), IUGG (1 regional), IOC (3 regional & 1 international), IAPSO (3 international), BENEFIT (4 regional & 1 international)

18. EV/ANGOLA/03/01

Compilation of inventory and acquisition of oceanographic environmental data in the Angola sector of the BCLME. Phase one (inventory).

Project Value: US$20 000.00

Contracted to: Instituto de Investigação Marinha

Aim: To locate and compile an inventory of all available historic oceanographic environmental data collected in the Angolan sector of the BCLME prior to 2003.

Completion date: July 2005.

Reports:

  1. Compilation of inventory and acquisition of oceanographic environmental data in the Angola sector of the BCLME. Phase one (inventory) (Project final report [pdf doc - 1.08MB]), combined Draft Inventory and Assessment Report; by Q. Fidel, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2005, 50pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Angolan team undertaking this project (Q. Fidel, $6,100.00; D. Azevedo, $3,250.00; P. C. M. Tchipalanga, $3,250.00; E. Cangajo, $1,250.00 and F. Gombo, $1,250.00) and Q. Fidel writing up the reports

In-kind contribution: Awaiting further information

19. EV/ANGOLA/03/02

Comprehensive review and re-interpretation of oceanographic information on the Angola sector of the BCLME.

Project Value: US$20 000.00

Contracted to: Instituto de Investigação Marinha

Aim: To source, assess and, where appropriate, interpret all available information on the oceanography of the Angolan sector of the BCLME.

Completion date: July 2005.

Reports:

  1. Comprehensive review and re-interpretation of oceanographic information on the Angola sector of the BCLME (Project: EV/Angola/03/02) Draft Progress Report; by P. C. M. Tchipalanga, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2004, 18pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Angolan team undertaking this project (P. C. M. Tchipalanga, US$4 200.00; I. Rangel, US$2 000.00; Q. Fidel US$2 000.00; E. Cangajo, US$1 000.00 and B. Bazika, US$2,000.00) and P. C. M. Tchipalanga writing up the reports

20. EV/ANGOLA/03/03

Assessment of the present state of oceanographic environmental monitoring in the Angolan sector of the BCLME region.

Project Value: US$10 000.00

Contracted to: Instituto de Investigação Marinha

Aim: To assess the present state of oceanographic environmental monitoring in Angola’s EEZ conducted by, or on behalf of, various sectors of government and industry.

Completion date: July 2005.

Reports:

  1. Assessment of the present state of oceanographic environmental monitoring in the Angolan sector of the BCLME region (Project final report - [pdf doc - 450KB]) Progress Report; by Q. Fidel, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2004, 8pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Angolan team undertaking this project (Q. Fidel, US$3 297.00; D. Azevedo, US$1 197.00; P. C. M. Tchipalanga, US$1 197.00 and E. Cangajo, US$1 197.00) and Q. Fidel writing up the reports

21. EV/ANGOLA/03/05

Build capacity for Angola.

Project Value: US$7 000.00

Contracted to: Instituto de Investigação Marinha

Aim: To identify the gaps in the capacity of the Angolan institutions involved in the BCLME and propose an action plan for addressing these gaps.

Completed by: July 2005

Reports:

  1. Draft Inventory Report of the existing laboratory capacity of the principal BCLME partner institutions in Angola (Project: EV/Angola/03/05); by D. Paim, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2004, 28pp.

  2. Draft Assessment Report listing the evaluation of the technical capacity available in the principal institutions in Angola and their needs regarding capacity building (Project: EV/Angola/03/05) by D. Paim, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2004, 13pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Angolan team undertaking this project (D. Paim, US$1,870.00; F. Mata, US$810.00; F. V. Velho, US$810.00 and A. Martins, US$810.00) and D. Paim writing up the reports

22. EV/ANGOLA/03/06

Upgrade communication systems for Angolan BCLME core partner institutions.

Project Value: US$8 000.00

Contracted to: Instituto de Investigação Marinha

Aim: To upgrade the communication system of IIM, allowing for reliable and cost effective communications at all laboratories of IIM, including Luanda, Namibe, Lobito and Cabinda.

Completion date: July 2005.

Reports:

  1. Upgrade communication systems for Angolan BCLME core partner institutions (Project final report - [MS Word doc - 722KB]); by N. Luyeye and D. Azevedo, Instituto de Investigação Marinha, 2005, 20pp.

Capacity Building and Training: Angolan team undertaking this project (N. Luyeye, US$2,400.00 and J. A. Ferreira, US$1,800.00)

In-kind contribution: Awaiting further information

23. EV/LOW/02/03

Assessment of key transboundary processes and measurement scales in respect of low oxygen water (LOW) variability: preliminary implementation and examination of the role of large scale and transboundary hydrodynamic control of LOW variability.

Project Value: US$62 750.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Aim: Using one or more regional hydrodynamic model to assess the role of transboundary fluxes on sub-regional LOW variability.

Completion date: October 2005

Capacity Building and Training: Namibian partner (A. van der Plas, NatMIRC, US$3,750.00); Angolan partners (one M.Sc student, T. Queiroz, UAN and Q. Fidel, IIM; Fidel meetings only).

Management and industry capacity building and dissemination workshops for ecosystem, fisheries and industry managers. Management support products will be explained/discussed.

Internationally, through partnerships with biochemical modeling groups at both Delft Hydraulics & ROMS modeling groups, CB & T in the most recent modeling capabilities will be ongoing.

In-kind contributions: Awaiting further information

Reports:

24. EV/LOW/02/04

Assessment of key transboundary processes and measurement scales in respect of low oxygen water variability: implementation of the LOW generation areas simulation that provide inputs to transboundary models in LOW project EV/LOW/02/03.

Project Value: US$122 500.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Aim: Implementation of the LOW generated areas simulation that provide inputs to transboundary models in LOW project EV/LOW/02/03 - linking local events with outbreaks of LOW further south

Completion date: November 2005.

Capacity Building and Training: Namibian partner (A. van der Plas, NatMIRC, US$6,600.00); Angolan partners (one M.Sc student, T. Queiroz, UAN, $10,000.00; J. Boavida, UAN and Q. Fidel, IIM; Boavida and Fidel meetings only).

Management and industry capacity building and dissemination workshops for ecosystem, fisheries and industry managers. Management support products will be explained/discussed.

Internationally, through partnerships with biochemical modeling groups at both Delft Hydraulics & ROMS modeling groups, CB & T in the most recent modeling capabilities will be ongoing.

Reports:

  1. Final report

CURRENT, ONGOING PROJECTS

1. EV/LS/02/03

Analysis of Benguela dynamical variability and assessment of predictability of warm and cold events in the BCLME.

Project Value: US$150 000.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town, Oceanography Department

Aim: To demonstrate and understand the mechanisms leading to warm and cold events in the BCLME and to assess the predictability of Benguela Niños with a view to setting up an operational early warning system. To improve knowledge on the eastern South Atlantic ocean circulation and its variability, to understand their impacts on the marine environment and to estimate the human and economic costs of such events.

Completion date: February 2006.

Reports: Progress reports have been submitted:

  1. Preliminary report (pdf-17.8KB) on Benguela Ninos; by P. Florenchie, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2003, 5pp.

  2. Analysis of Benguela dynamical variability and assessment of the predictability of warm and cold events in the BCLME (Project: EV/LS/02/03) Report Number 1 (MS Word doc - 0.99MB); by P. Florenchie, Centre for Marine Studies and Oceanography Department, UCT, 2003, 28pp & Annexes A and B (see c and d below).

  3. Evolution of interannual warm and cold events in the South East Atlantic Ocean; by P. Florenchie, C. J. C.Reason, J. R. E. Lutjeharms, M. Rouault, C. Roy and S. Masson; Department of Oceanography, UCT and Institut de Recherche et Developpement (IRD) France, and Frontier Research System for Global Change, Japan, 2003, 23pp (in press) (Annexe A - MS Word doc - 1.49MB).

  4. Surface thermal characteristics of the Angola Benguela Frontal Zone (ABFZ) for 18 year satellite data; MSc report; by J. A. Veitch and P. Florenchie, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2003, 24pp (Annexe B - MS Word doc - 1.81MB).

  5. Analysis of Benguela dynamical variability and assessment of the predictability of warm and cold events in the BCLME (Project: EV/LS/02/03) Report Number 2 (MS Word doc - 2.52MB); by P. Florenchie, Centre for Marine Studies and Oceanography Department, UCT, 2004, 37pp & Appendix 1 (see f below).

  6. Seasonal and interannual fluctuations of the Angola Benguela Frontal Zone (ABFZ) using high resolution satellite imagery from 1982 to 1999; by J. A. Veitch, P. Florenchie and F. A. Shillington, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2003, 26pp (submitted to International Journal of Remote Sensing).

  7. Analysis of Benguela dynamical variability and assessment of the predictability of warm and cold events in the BCLME (Project: EV/LS/02/03) Report Number 3 (pdf-1.97MB); by P. Florenchie, Centre for Marine Studies and Oceanography Department, UCT, 2004, 26pp & Appendices A and B (see h and i below).

  8. Evolution of interannual warm and cold events in the South East Atlantic Ocean; by P. Florenchie, C. J. C. Reason, J. R. E. Lutjeharms, M. Rouault, C. Roy and S. Masson; Department of Oceanography, UCT and Institut de Recherche et Developpement (IRD) France, and Frontier Research System for Global Change, Japan, 2004, Journal of Climate, Vol. 17, p.2318 - 2334 (Appendix A).

  9. Numerical model investigation of near-surface circulation features of the Angola Basin; MSc thesis; by J. A. Veitch, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 131pp (Appendix B - pdf-5.57MB).

  10. Summary of eastern boundary upwelling workshop research and development institute (IRD), Brittany, France; by P. Florenchie, 18-19 September 2003; 7 pp.

  11. Analysis of Benguela Dynamical Variability and Assessment of the Predictability of Warm and Cold Events in the BCLME. Report number 4. RAF/00/G32 – Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem. April 2005. Compiled by Dr. Pierre Florenchie

  12. Analysis of Benguela Dynamical Variability and Assessment of the Predictability of Warm and Cold Events in the BCLME. Report number 5. RAF/00/G32 – Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem. 20/12/2005. Compiled by Dr. Pierre Florenchie

  13. Final Report

Capacity Building: One South African MSc student, Ms J. A. Veitch (US$8,400.00); PhD student training allocation (US$15,900.00).

2. EV/LS/02/06

Diagnosis of large scale South Atlantic modes that impact on the transboundary BCLME: investigating the potential for improved predictability and sustainable management.

Project Value: $87 959.00

Contracted to: University of Cape Town (Department of Oceanography)

Aim: To diagnose and better understand the large scale modes of South Atlantic variability that impact on the BCLME region and assess the potential for predictability.

Completion date: January 2007.

Reports: Progress reports have been submitted:

  1. South Atlantic climate modes and their linkages with the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (Project: EV/LS/02/06) Preliminary Report No. 1 (pdf doc - 45KB); by C. Reason, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 2004, 6 pp.

  2. A review of South Atlantic Climate Variability that may influence the BCLME region (Project: EV/LS/02/06) Review Report; by F. Colberg and C. J. C. Reason, Department of Oceanography, UCT, 12 pp.

  3. South Atlantic leading modes and their linkages with the Benguela Current region. Report 3. F. Colberg, and C. J. C. Reason. August 2005.

  4. Report 4

  5.  Variability in forcing, boundary conditions and modelling the northern Benguela region. Report 5. F. Colberg, and C. J. C. Reason. June 2006

  6. Final Report

Capacity Building: One PhD student to be trained; K. Hansingo (Zambia); Estimates US$23 076.00. Post-doctorate allocation of US$36 155.00 (still to be decided: Dr H. Mulenga for part-time post doc only).

3. EV/PROVARE/02/05

Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem.

Project Value: US$111 985.00

Contracted to: BENEFIT

Aim: A retrospective analyses and assessment of historical zooplankton samples collected in the BCLME region over the last five decades to serve as a baseline against which to measure future transboundary variability, environmental change and regime shifts

Completion date: December 2006

Reports:

  1. Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem (Project: EV/Provare/02/05) First Progress Report (MS Word doc - 1.96MB); by H. M. Verheye, Marine and Coastal Management, DEA&T, 2004, 7pp.

  2. Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem (Project: EV/Provare/02/05) Second Progress Report (MS Word doc - 2.64MB); by H. M. Verheye, Marine and Coastal Management, DEA&T, 2005, 20pp.

  3. Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem (Project: EV/Provare/02/05) Third Progress Report (MS Word doc - 2.14MB) and Appendices (Appendix A [MS Word doc - 512MB]; Appendix B [MS Word doc - 921KB]; Appendix C [MS Word doc - 93KB]); by H. M. Verheye, Marine and Coastal Management, DEA&T, 2005, 18pp.

  4. Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem (Project: EV/Provare/02/05) Fourth Progress Report (pdf doc - 637KB) and Appendices (Appendix C [pdf doc - 259KB]; Appendix D [pdf doc - 177KB]; by H. M. Verheye, Marine and Coastal Management, DEA&T, 2006, 17pp.

  5. Retrospective analysis of plankton community structure in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) to provide an index of long-term change in the ecosystem (Project: EV/Provare/02/05) Fifth Progress Report (pdf doc - 443KB) and Appendix D [pdf doc - 112KB]; by H. M. Verheye, Marine and Coastal Management, DEA&T, 2006, 24pp.

Capacity Building and Training: B.Sc (Hons) student, I. Kauvee, Namibia, ($38,500.00), 2004; M.Sc student, I. Kauvee, Namibia, ($83,000.00), 2005 & 2006; P.hD. student, F. Cazassus, France, ($153,915,00), 2004 to 2006. Data Manager: Through IOI-SA, other post graduate students will be involved for the standardization of data. A regional zooplankton taxonomy training workshop targeting students from Angola, Namibia and South Africa will be held later in 2005 and they will be trained by international experts. Identification of other appropriate zooplankton taxonomy opportunities for students and technical support staff is ongoing.

Two other M.Sc students involved in SWAPELS sample analysis (S. Tsotsobe, South Africa and T. Mainoane, Lesotho funded by NORAD and BENEFIT respectively)

4. EV/PROVARE/04/01

Characterizing the spawning habitat (temporal, spatial and in terms of physical and biological attributes) of harvested pelagic species (Sardinops sagax, Trachurus sp., Engraulis capensis) using Continuous Underwater Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES) and net sampling

Project Value: US$93 003.00

Contracted to: BENEFIT

Aim: To improve management recommendations of overall stock status assessment by the added characterizing the spawning habitat (temporal, spatial and in terms of physical and biological attributes) of certain harvested pelagic species using Continuous Underwater Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES) and net sampling component

Completion date: February 2007

Reports:

  1. Characterizing the spawning habitat (temporal, spatial and in terms of physical and biological attributes) of harvested pelagic species (Sardinops sagax, Trachurus sp., Engraulis capensis) using Continuous Underwater Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES) and net sampling (Project: EV/PROVARE/04/01) Inception Report (MS Word doc - 249KB); by N. Sweijd, BENEFIT, 2005, 5pp.

  2. Characterizing the spawning habitat (temporal, spatial and in terms of physical and biological attributes) of harvested pelagic species (Sardinops sagax, Trachurus sp., Engraulis capensis) using Continuous Underwater Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES) and net sampling (Project: EV/PROVARE/04/01).  Progress Report (MS Word doc - 885KB); by A. Kreiner, National Marine Information and Research Center, August 2005, 3pp.

  3. Characterizing the spawning habitat (temporal, spatial and in terms of physical and biological attributes) of harvested pelagic species (Sardinops sagax, Trachurus sp., Engraulis capensis) using Continuous Underwater Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES) and net sampling (Project: EV/PROVARE/04/01).  Progress Report (MS Word doc - 938KB); by A. Kreiner, National Marine Information and Research Center, February 2006, 4pp.

  4. Final Report

Capacity Building and Training: Two Namibian technicians (T. Akawa and T. Shiwanapo, combined US$47,503.00). Training of scientists and technical staff at NatMIRC in the use of the CUFES system, net sampling, preservation, sorting and identification of samples. On-hands training at sea of three Angolan scientists in operation and interpretation of CUFES data.

In-kind contributions: 72 days ship’s time US$540 000.00 and supervisor’s salary US$15 834.00 from MFMR.

5. EV/PROVARE/06/01

Development of satellite remote sensing products for operational application (Statement of Works - MS Word doc, 396KB)

Project value: US$112 152

Contracted to: BENEFIT

Completion date: September 2007

Reports:

  1. Development of satellite remote sensing products for operational application (Project: EV/PROVARE/06/01) Inception Report (pdf doc - 695B); by Stewart Bernard, BENEFIT, July 2006, 8pp.

  2. Development of satellite remote sensing products for operational application (Project: EV/PROVARE/06/01) Remote Sensing Server Workshop Report (pdf doc - 4.20MB); by Ray Barlow and Stewart Bernard, BENEFIT, August 2006, 38pp.

  3. Development of Satellite Remote Sensing Products for Operational Application. Report 3: January 2007. Progress Report 1. Stewart Bernard, Christo Whittle, Ray Barlow, Tarron Lamont, Lionel Delaney

6. EV/TG/02/02

Purchase and installation of tide gauges in the BCLME

Project value: US$100 000

Contracted to: To be identified

7. EV/HAB/06/01

Development of an operational capacity for a shellfish sanitation monitoring programme in countries bordering the northern part of the BCLME. Phase 2 - implementation

Project value: US$90 743

Contracted to: MFMR

Completion date: March 2007

Reports:

  1. Interim report

8. EV/MODEL/05/01

A cross cutting simulation modelling capability for the BCLME

Project value: this project - US$126 935 plus additional US$36 000 (2004); US$35 000 (2005) - hardware expenditure

Contracted to: UCT

Completion date: March 2007

Reports:

  1. A cross-cutting simulation-modelling capability for the BCLME. Report 4: Delivery and testing of appropriate atmospheric products. Compiled by Prof. C. J. C. Reason, Dept. of Oceanography, UCT. October 2006

     

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