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Jonas Haller shares his South African experience

KBP

| June 2, 2019

“All Life is an Experiment. The more Experiments you make the better!” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) My time in Knysna was one of the best experiences I had in my life. I can still remember the day when I stepped onto the plane, uncertain but expectant about my research project at the Knysna Basin Project. It was the first time that I travelled to South Africa, but now I can say it fulfilled my expectations completely. I directly fell in love with the beautiful landscape, the nature and also with the warm-hearted people. Everyone was so pleasant and helpful to me and I always had the feeling I am more than welcome in their country. (more…)

Research on microplastics that enter the Knysna estuary

KBP

| October 31, 2018

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The Knysna Basin Project is excited to introduce you to Jonas Haller, who will be joining us until December 2018. Jonas will from part of our micro-plastics team, looking at plastic input into the Knysna estuary from surrounding rivers, as part of his Masters degree. (more…)

About KERF

The Knysna Estuary Research Foundation is an NGO based in Knysna, South Africa, focused on coastal system research – particularly how these systems change and how communities can and should live within these systems. Our research is applied and aimed at guiding and facilitating management of our local systems, whilst developing novel conservation approaches for coastal systems in general. The Knysna Estuary Research Foundation is based on four pathways: Research, Educate, Conserve and Collaborate.