A marine science field station situated on the shore of False Bay, Cape Town.
The Cape RADD Marine Field Station is a base for hosting field projects. We offer logistical, advisory and training support, and we run training programs for early-career scientists.
We bring together regional and international collaborators from many disciplines to support marine conservation research and education across the False Bay ecoregion, and to train the next generation of field scientists and conservationists.
Research and laboratory equipment
- Plankton nets and sieves
- Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) system
- Microplastic manta trawl
- Flow meters and sensors
- Microscopes: 1 compound and 2 dissection (including a stereo dissecting microscope), with an eyepiece camera and display
- Dissection kits including necessary personal protective equipment
- Vernier calipers
- Digital scale
- Anemometer – Wind speed reader
- Water Quality reader – pH, Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved solids
- Fridge and freezer
- Fully equipped dive center and compressor
- Underwater cameras
Need something specific? We can arrange additional research equipment through our local contacts.
Boats & Vehicles
All the necessary infrastructure you may need, in one place. In addition to the Cape RADD headquarters, we also operate:
- 8m diving semi rigid hull inflatable boat (12 passengers)
- Land Rover Defender 90 equipped with tow bar
- Ford Ranger
- VW Transporter flat back truck
- Trailer
Other vehicles can be organized on request.
SSI Scuba diving center and Servicing
Our subsidiary company Impact Divers operates from the same building and supports our research team whenever needed. They provide all the equipment for dive expeditions, supply new gear and accessories, and service dive equipment. They also offer all standard SSI certifications and specialties for diver training and professional development.
Media support and logistics
Cape RADD provides logistics and support for film shoots and location scouting in the marine environment. Our team of experienced marine biologists and commercial divers knows the local area well, and we can provide dive equipment and boats. We have also featured in a number of media productions.
Accommodation
We can host groups and teams of all sizes, including 30 or more people in our headquarters. Larger groups can also be hosted upon request. We have well-established contacts for accommodation of all sizes in Simon’s Town and the surrounding area.