This vast, scarily deep body of water covers more than 70% of the earth. And yet very little is known about the ocean. Freshly minted ocean biogeochemist Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana is intent on changing that though – at least for the Southern Ocean.
He's an expert on aspects of the Southern Ocean and, as a post-doc fellow, plans to further probe the role marine life plays in cycling carbon and nutrients in the upper ocean next year.This vast, scarily deep body of water covers more than 70% of the earth. And yet very little is known about the ocean.
Freshly minted ocean biogeochemist Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana is intent on changing that though – at least for the Southern Ocean. The research that he came up with, after exploring the Antarctic on the SA Agulhas II research vessel, was so impressive that a few months into his master’s, his supervisor proposed something unbelievable. “Why don’t we upgrade your MSc into a PhD?”Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
India touch down in South Africa for cricket tourThe first Test between SA and India starts in Centurion on December 26.
Read more »
SA's Covid-19 hospitalisations fall for first time in weeks | Fin24The November 25 announcement of the discovery of a new coronavirus variant, now named omicron, had sparked concerns of a flood of hospitalisations and severe infections.
Read more »
Cosatu seeks Mogoeng's recusal in hate speech caseApplication is based on former chief justice's comments about SA's foreign policy towards Israel.
Read more »
Cosatu seeks Mogoeng's recusal in hate speech caseApplication is based on former chief justice's comments about SA's foreign policy towards Israel.
Read more »
31 days of Christmas: Jamie Oliver's juicy roast beefCall the family and your loved ones ahead of Christmas to recreate and enjoy this succulent and mouth-watering roast beef recipe created by world-famous chef, Jamie Oliver.
Read more »