Rhodes University commemorated the anniversary of Courtenay-Latimer's coelacanth discovery in 2012, highlighting her scientific impact.
On December 22, 2012, Rhodes University celebrated the anniversary of Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer’s momentous discovery of the coelacanth. This event heralded her scientific contributions and examined how her groundbreaking work placed East London Museum on the map of international natural history. The commemoration highlighted her status as a pioneering curator and the lasting impact of her efforts on global ichthyology.