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Bitter (CW6)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, RCRU Date: Jun 1981 The nature of the Bitter surface sediments in the mouth region suggest that the river flows intermittently but probably only for short periods. This is to be expected from the nature of the rainfall and the small size of the catchment. Sediments ... Read more
Description of the Benguela ecology programme 1982-1986

Author: SANCOR Date: Mar 1981 This document describes the Initial framework for a cooperative marine ecological research programme in the South African Benguela Current region, for the period 1982-1986. The programme is called the Benguela Ecology Programme. It is intended ... Read more
Gamtoos (CMS48)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Apr 1981 The Gamtoos has the fourth largest catchment of all the Cape rivers, with an area of 34 438 km2 which extends right up into the Great Karoo. Two large tributaries drain the eastern extremity of the Nuweveld Mountain range and the western ... Read more
Goukourivier [previously known as Kafferkuils (CSW24)] and Duiwenhoks (CSW23)

Author: Carter, RA ; Brownlie, S Date: Oct 1990 In the Kafferkuils now known as the Goukourivier the sediment dynamics of the estuary mouth region have been altered by the breaking of the sediment pathway into the historic sediment sink east of the mouth. This is done by the initial fixing ... Read more
Gourits (CSW25)

Author: Heydorn, HJ Date: Feb 1989 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Gourits estuary. The Gourits Estuary, in common with other estuaries whose mouths are open for part or ... Read more
Groen (CW7)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Jun 1981 The state of knowledge of the Groen is poor. The area, being remote, has received little attention in the past and the bulk of information in this report originates from the Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit (ECRU) survey. Although the Groen ... Read more
Holgat (CW2)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Jun 1981 The Holgat is not an estuary in the true sense, due to a combination of factors. Although the catchment has an area of 1500 km2, the Holgat last flowed in 1925. The main reason for this appears to be the low rainfall in the catchment and the ... Read more
Klein (CSW16)

Author: De Decker, HP Date: Oct 1989 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Klein estuary. Kleinriviersvlei is popularly known as "Hermanus Lagoon". In some of the accounts of ... Read more
Krom (CMS45), Seekoei (CMS46) and Kabeljous (CMS47)

Author: Bickerton, IB ; Pierce, SM Date: Apr 1988 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on three estuaries of the Cape namely: Krom, Seekoei and Kabeljous Estuaries. The estuaries and catchment areas ... Read more
Nahoo (CSE44), Qinira (CSE45) and Gqunube (CSE46)

Author: Wiseman, KA ; Burns, MER ; Vernon, CJ Date: Mar 1993 This report is a synthesis of the recent research findings and available knowledge pertaining to the Nahoon, Qinira and qunube estuarine systems in the East London area. It provides the different groups and individuals involved with the ... Read more
Palmiet (CSW12)

Author: Clarke, BC Date: Mar 1989 This report was prepared as a result of a research undertaken in both the catchment and the estuary. The prime motivation for this work has been the need to estimate the impact of the dams on the ecology of the river and estuary and on the ... Read more
Quko (CSE56)

Author: Burns, MER ; Du Plessis, MA ; Verwoerd, DJ Date: Feb 1988 The Quko Estuary is referred to locally as Double Mouth, after the confluence of the two rivers which takes place to the mouth. The name is somewhat misleading, as it could imply that the Quko River enters the sea at two places which is not ... Read more
Remote sensing in the marine environment. A description of facilities, applications, needs and opportunities in South Africa

Author: Shannon, LV ; Shackleton, LY Date: 1988 Against a background of the techniques and instrumentation available for remote sensing in the marine environment, this report considers the rationale for their use by the South African marine community. Local applications of remote sensing ... Read more
Rooiels (CSW10)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Jan 1982 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Rooiels estuary. The Rooiels estuary is a small but ecologically healthy system on the eastern shores ... Read more
South African southern ocean research programme

Author: SASCAR Date: 1987 This document describes the South African National Antarctic Research Programme's (SANARP) physical, chemical and biological Southern Ocean research programme. The programme has three main components: ecological studies of the Prince Edward ... Read more
Swartlintjies (CW4)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Apr 1981 The estuary falls within a strict security area of the Koingnaas mining concession of De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines. Due to the active mining operations in the immediate vicinity of the estuary, security clearance is required. The ... Read more
Uilkraals (CSW17)

Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Feb 1982 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Uilkraals estuary. The Uilkraals has a relatively small Table Mountain Sandstone dominated catchment of ... Read more
Verlorenvlei (CW13)

Author: Sinclair, SA ; Lane, SB ; Grindley, JR Date: Dec 1986 In this report available historical information on the Verlorenvlei Estuaries is presented. Verlorenvlei and its environs form a unique natural assts which should be conserved for the use and enjoyment of the generations. There are few areas ... Read more

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