Jannes Landschoff
Marine Biologist
Dr Jannes Landschoff is a passionate marine biologist, crustacean specialist, ecologist, and naturalist. With a research affiliation at Stellenbosch University, Jannes provides the scientific foundation for Sea Change Project’s endeavours. He finds student supervision and capacity building integral to his work, actively mentoring a diverse group of students and their projects focused on kelp forest biodiversity.
Bridging academia and public awareness, Jannes fosters a deep connection with nature through scientific exploration and documentary filmmaking. His dedication and expertise contribute to a greater understanding of marine biodiversity, aiming for a meaningful impact on the scientific community and the general public.
As part of the 1001 Seaforest Species Project, Jannes strives to uncover the secrets of these remarkable organisms in the Great African Seaforest and inspire others to appreciate and protect this unique ecosystem.
Stories By Jannes Landschoff
How do we love thee? Let us count the ways
Sea Change Project marine biologist Jannes Landschoff explains how the 1001 Seaforest Species project aims to create a sense of awe for biodiversity.
Unboxing the Treasures of Collaboration
In 2015, amidst the whirlwind of my PhD thesis, I entered the biology building, ready for another day of research. As part of our routine,
How Kelp Provides Life
You can see it when you stand on the shore around Cape Town: the Great African Seaforest. What you see is a narrow stretch of floating Bamboo kelp (Ecklonia maxima). It is one of the few kelp species in the world that grows to the surface at low tide. But what you see at the top is just the tip of the iceberg!
I am a Seaforest Species
I wrote down “#0101 I am a Seaforest Species”. In retrospect, I think what I did was make a list of the first 100 species, and realised that humans were very absent but need to be a part of the project.
One of the best discoveries so far
‘It is always worth it to leave the house and explore in nature.’ Or,
as Dr Jannes Landschoff says – ‘you never regret a dive!’
Re-searching the Hermit Tanaid
Marine biology and crustacean study with the rediscovery, 60 years after it was first described, of a new crab-like creature – the hermit-tanaid.
Whale Medicine
Breaking down the boundaries between nature and science to allow for deeper nature immersion and better marine biology research.