The South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR) is a non-statutory body that >generates and communicates knowledge and advice. It promotes the wise and informed use and management of marine and coastal resources and environments. Membership of the SANCOR Forum is constituted of investors, institutions, individuals and sponsors. SANCOR

• Provides a forum for interaction, collaboration and communication about marine science, engineering and technology (MSET), and generates debate on current issues
• Contributes to planning for future demands on marine and coastal environments and resources
• Co-ordinates and integrates activities by stimulating appropriate inter-disciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration
• Contributes pro-actively to policy development
• Advises on the optimal use of financial, technical and logistic resources
• Helps develop capacity in all sectors
• Markets the benefits and promotes the use of research fundings
• Acts as a broker between national and international funding agencies and researchers.