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Ocean Literacy Workshop 2026 – Simon’s Town School

We invited ten Grade 12 Marine Science students from Simon’s Town School, to join us for an Ocean Literacy workshop on the 14th of February 2026. It was a day filled with discussions about our oceans, problem solving and learning Read more

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 3 daysFebruary 23, 2026 ago
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Marine School Holiday Program 2026

30 March – 3 April 2026 (During School Holidays) Are you always looking for holiday activities that do more than just “fill the time”. How about something that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and maybe even inspire a future career. This Read more

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 2 weeksFebruary 10, 2026 ago
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Ocean Safari – The best way to spot the Marine Big!

Of course, everyone is familiar with the African Big 5. But have you also heard of the Marine Big 5? They’re found across the waters around South Africa. However, the best place to spot them is right here in False Read more

By Floris Hieselaar, 4 weeksJanuary 29, 2026 ago
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NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT 

Launch your dive professional career and take your first step into marine conservation by enrolling in our Marine Conservation Divemaster Internship — where professional training meets real-world ocean education. Cape RADD and Impact Divers are excited to introduce a NEW Read more

By Mike Barron, 1 monthJanuary 22, 2026 ago
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Sharks, Kelp Forests & Citizen Science: Why South Africa Is the Best Place to Train as a Future Marine Scientist

When students dream of becoming marine biologists, they often imagine remote islands, coral reefs, or research vessels crossing blue water. But one of the world’s richest, most accessible training grounds for a young marine scientist is found right here in Read more

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 1 monthJanuary 22, 2026 ago
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A Shore Way To Identify Coastal Birds

Have you ever found yourself on a beach, holding binoculars and getting excited about all the coastal birds around you? No? Then you’ve either not turned 30 yet, or you haven’t experienced the amazing richness of birds before! Let me Read more

By Floris Hieselaar, 3 monthsDecember 5, 2025 ago
Field Course Diaries

My experience adding data to the shark egg case predation project

As part of the Marine Science Field Course, you get to be a part of multiple of Cape RADD’s research projects. Despite not being able to scuba dive, I was able to contribute to most of these research projects. One Read more

By Ela Parkinson, 3 monthsNovember 20, 2025 ago
Field Course Diaries

My Experience from the Marine Science Field Course

My time with Cape RADD was… rad! To say the least. An immersive experience inside one of the worlds’ biodiversity hotspots, False Bay, with a great team of marine scientists. With this visit being my first time in South Africa, Read more

By Taeya Bierling, 5 monthsOctober 3, 2025 ago
Field Course Diaries

Diving into Adventure: My Cape RADD Experience in South Africa

When I joined Cape RADD for my field course with the University of Reading, I expected a unique and amazing trip. What I didn’t anticipate was just how much I would learn in 16 days, or how much I would Read more

By Ellen Pope, 5 monthsSeptember 30, 2025 ago
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Cape RADD presents research at the 8th Southern African Shark & Ray Symposium

Cape RADD researchers Dylan Irion and Mark Fitzgibbon recently presented their research at the 8th Southern African Shark & Ray Symposium in Makhanda, South Africa. Shark and ray experts from multiple Southern African countries attended the event in great numbers. Read more

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 5 monthsSeptember 19, 2025 ago

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