About OCR
Ocean and Coastal Research is the research Chief Directorate of Branch: Oceans and Coasts in the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa. The Chief Directorate staff conduct research and environmental monitoring in the the marine space around South Africa.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Mr Ashley Naidoo - Chief Director Oceans and Coastal Research
Mr Ashley Johnson - Director Oceans Research
Mr Jimmy Khanyile - Science Manager
Dr Stephanie de Villiers
Dr Sir Hans Verheye
Mr Mthuthuzeli Gulekana - Science Manager
Dr Deirdre Byrne
Dr Christopher Duncombe Rae
Mr Alan Boyd - Director Biodiversity and Coastal Research
Mr Herman Oosthuisen - Science Manager
Mr Liwalam Madikiza - Science Manager
Dr Toufiek Samaai
Dr Azwianewi Makhado
Dr Steve Kirkman
Contact: webmaster@ocean.gov.za