National Marine Week celebration

Event date: 
2013-10-07 (All day) to 2013-10-11 (All day)

 

         
Introduction and background
  
Theme and messaging
  
Invitation
  
Media related products
  
 
                 

 

Introduction and background

 

National Marine Week is an initiative of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) celebrated annually to raise awareness about the marine environment and inter-connectivity of oceans with the rest of inland South Africa. The campaign also aims to promote sustainable use and conservation for the benefit of present and future generations. 

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Theme:

“Better Understanding of Your Oceans”

The observation of National Marine Week recognises the important role that oceans surrounding South Africa play in giving life to the country. The campaign therefore seeks to foster a sense of pride in each South African for the beautiful oceans and coasts, celebrating our unique environment and the one-of-a-kind events that occur off our coasts. All South Africans (coastal and inland) are responsible for the well-being of the ocean and coastal environment and this campaign is therefore intended for all South Africans. 

 

 

Invitation to the National Marine Week 2013

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa, will lead the opening function of the 2013 National Marine Week. This year’s celebration will be under theme: “Better Understanding of Your Oceans”..

Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth

Date: Monday, 7 October 2013

Time: 08:00

 

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