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Extreme conditions await MH370 recovery if wreckage found.

Protecting the Mantas of Mozambique.

A piece of aircraft wreckage found off Mozambique, believed to be from flight MH370, has added strength to the belief the plane was not under the control of a pilot when it crashed.

A South African hotelier said he had picked up a piece of aircraft wreckage off the coast.

Cottesloe set to get world-first electromagnetic shark cable.

Why deeper insights into the Agulhas Current can shed light on climate patterns.

Superpods of 600 dolphins are gathering off the coast of South Africa.

New search for SA's rare dinosaur fish gets under way.

The Indian Ocean is warming faster than any of the global oceans and its climate is uniquely driven by the presence of a landmass at low latitudes, which causes monsoonal winds and reversing currents. The food, water, and energy security in the Indian Ocean rim countries and islands are intrinsically tied to its climate, with marine environmental goods and services, as well as trade within the basin, underpinning their economies. Hence, there are a range of societal needs for Indian Ocean observation arising from the influence of regional phenomena and climate change on, for instance, marine ecosystems, monsoon rains, and sea-level. The Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), is a sustained observing system that monitors basin-scale ocean-atmosphere conditions, while providing flexibility in terms of emerging technologies and scientificand societal needs, and a framework for more regional and coastal monitoring. This paper reviews the societal and scientific motivations, current status, and future directions of IndOOS, while also discussing the need for enhanced coastal, shelf, and regional observations. The challenges of sustainability and implementation are also addressed, including capacity building, best practices, and integration of resources. The utility of IndOOS ultimately depends on the identification of, and engagement with, end-users and decision-makers and on the practical accessibility and transparency of data for a range of products and for decision-making processes. Therefore we highlight current progress, issues and challenges related to end user engagement with IndOOS, as well as the needs of the data assimilation and modeling communities. Knowledge of the status of the Indian Ocean climate and ecosystems and predictability of its future, depends on a wide range of socio-economic and environmental data, a significant part of which is provided by IndOOS.

Nigeria wants to adopt Kenya's strategy in bolstering maritime security.

Weatherwatch: cyclones batter southern hemisphere.

Coastal fish stocks declining in Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique. Rebuilding fish stocks critical to increasing food production and conserving coral reefs.

Watch: Port Of Durban Marine Pilot Successfully Steers Car Carrier In Rough Sea Conditions.

- Scientists identify climate-resistant coral refuge in northern Mozambique - Refuge could preserve climate-sensitive corals due to environmental gradients that allow for coral acclimatization - Overfishing may soon jeopardize refuge - Scientists say area fisheries should be better managed to protect reefs - Study appears in journal Ecosphere

Govt approves regulation on fishing rights and permits.

Cruise Industry to Boost South Africa Economy.