South African Marine and Antarctic Research strategy. Version 4.5.

Abstract

The Marine and Antarctic Research Strategy was constructed from the bottom up by consolidating separate research plans for the marine and Antarctic domains, respectively, drawn up by the relevant research communities, under the guidance of the National Research Foundation and with the involvement of researchers from the Department of Environment Affairs (DEA). The consolidation was brought about by identifying overlap and synergy between the two research plans, and prioritising research themes identified jointly between the DST and DEA. In addition, research-related expectations and deliverables emerging from the Operation Phakisa initiative also informed the focus of this strategy. the strategy focus on