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From offshore wind to environmental monitoring: engineering custom ocean observation systems
Designing reliable marine monitoring systems beyond standard instrumentation Whether supporting offshore wind developments, dredging campaigns or coastal infrastructure projects, marine monitoring...
Counting losses: when goats go missing, so can a family’s future
Every year, countless goats and sheep disappear from herds due to theft, predation, accidents, or simply because they stray too far from their owners. For pastoralists and smallholder farmers, these...
Building a stronger blue economy for Africa’s oceans
Africa’s oceans are more than vast stretches of water. They are a source of food, trade, energy, jobs, and biodiversity. As maritime activities continue to grow, the need to develop a sustainable...
Why sustainable fisheries start with better data
Across Southern Africa, pressure on fish stocks and coastal resources continues to grow. Countries are strengthening fisheries monitoring, expanding marine protected areas, and increasing efforts to...
Ocean Data and the Challenge of Understanding a Moving Ocean
What does it take to truly understand the ocean? The answer starts with ocean data. Data that is collected far offshore, often in extreme conditions, and must travel thousands of kilometres before...
40th Anniversary of CLS: Four Decades Shaping Space-Based Impact
The 40th anniversary of CLS marks more than a milestone. It tells the story of a company that has spent four decades turning space data into action for the planet. From its origins to its global...
GPS Spoofing: A Growing Risk for Humanitarian Vehicle Convoys
Humanitarian organizations operating vehicle convoys in high-risk regions are increasingly exposed to GPS spoofing and jamming attacks, which can distort vehicle positions, disrupt fleet...
Meet the Team: Nadine Ellis, Marine Science Technician
Storms that disrupt offshore operations, sudden changes in sea temperature, or shifting currents that impact entire marine ecosystems, the ocean is constantly evolving, and not always in predictable...
Celebrating Our Journey and Building the Future
As the year comes to an end, CLS Group invites a brief pause. A moment to look back at the road travelled. And a moment to imagine what the future may hold. In 2026, CLS will celebrate its 40th...
Successful Launch of Sentinel-6B, a New Milestone for Satellite Altimetry
We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Sentinel-6B satellite altimetry mission, marking a major step forward for satellite altimetry, ocean observation, and global climate...
How Our Oceanography PhD Researchers Unveil the Secrets of the Sea
Everything begins with curiosity. A question, a current, a satellite orbiting silently above the ocean. For Dr. Lisa Martinengo, that question led her to the turbulent waters of the Agulhas Bank,...
Submarine Cables: The Challenge Beneath the Sea
Silent, invisible and essential, submarine cables stretch for thousands of kilometers across the ocean floor. They carry over 95% of global internet traffic, and their disruption can instantly...
Strengthen Citizen Engagement with the Power and Precision of EAZY COLLECTE
At a time when local authorities are expected to respond with greater speed and transparency to rising citizen expectations, Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) has become a key tool for building...
CLS at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference
Committed to a sustainable future for the ocean From June 4 to 13, 2025, CLS will actively participate in the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), held in Nice and Monaco. Alongside official...
Consistent Results from DeepCLiDAR at South African site
In a carefully chosen location near a Marine Protected Area (MPA) off the southern coast of South Africa, CLS’s DeepCLiDAR floating LiDAR system has been continuously collecting atmospheric and...
Unlocking Turbulence Intensity Accuracy in Offshore Wind with DeepCLiDAR
In the wind energy industry, Turbulence Intensity (TI) is a key factor impacting turbine efficiency, structural integrity, and ultimately, energy yield. Yet, despite its critical role, the...
How Wildlife Monitoring Supports South African Polar Research
CLS Southern Africa has reached a major milestone. After being awarded a tender by the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), our team will deliver state-of-the-art Iridium and Argos...
With THEMIS SAR, We Help Organize and Manage Search and Rescue Operations
When a disaster occurs, the role of search and rescue teams becomes paramount in saving lives. Indeed, one of the major components of search and rescue is first the conduct of the search to...
Sea Turtles in South Africa: Bheni’s Great Ocean Adventure
The story of sea turtles in South Africa is one of endurance, precision, and hope. Few examples show this better than Bheni. His 18,000 km journey highlights the power of rehabilitation, and it also...