The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is a non- government, not-for-profit organisation that was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a need for conservation of local marine resources.

SAAMBR strives for marine conservation through the operation of its three divisions:
1. Sea World at uShaka Marine World.
2. The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI).
3. The Sea World Education Centre
Nature of Business: Marine conservation through research, education and animal exhibits.
Services/ Products: Marine research and education. Conservation based entertainment.
Date Established: 1951

CONTACT DETAILS
Physical Address: 1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban.
Postal Address: PO Box 10712, Marine Parade, 4056.
Tel: + 27 (0)31 328 8222
Fax: + 27 (0)31 328 8188
E-mail: info@saambr.org.za
Website: http://www.seaworld.org.za

VISION
"Healthy coastal and marine ecosystems, rich in biodiversity, while providing people throughout southern Africa with safe and sustainable opportunities for economic development, healthy food and quality recreation."

MISSION
The sea is an environment which sustains many of our nutritional requirements, economic aspirations and spiritual, social and leisure needs. Our well-being on earth is inextricably linked to the sea. Today the sea is under threat of degradation and its living resources are extensively exploited in all but the deepest of oceans. We must awaken to an awareness of our marine world and the need for its care.

If the sea dies, we die