​​World Oceans Day was observed on Saturday 8 June. In opinion pieces for the media, experts at Stellenbosch University emphasised the importance of cooperation and stewardship to harness and protect the vast economic, environmental, and social capital residing in the oceans in a sustainable way. Click on the links below to read the articles as published.

• ​Dr Francis Vorhies (News24)
• Prof Francois Vreÿ (Daily Maverick)
• Aidan Bossert (Cape Argus)​