The 80th anniversary of Courtenay-Latimer’s discovery of the coelacanth was commemorated, marking its historical significance.
On December 22, 2018, the scientific community and institutions such as Rhodes University and the East London Museum commemorated the 80th anniversary of Courtenay-Latimer's coelacanth discovery. Her identification of the coelacanth in 1938 remains a hallmark of zoological history, representing an intersection of scientific curiosity, historical context, and enduring legacy in evolutionary biology.