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Mike Barron

Mike is a marine biologist/scientist/conservationist and a PADI master scuba diver instructor. He has travelled the world diving and experiencing many ecosystems and their inhabitants. His main interests lie in the field of inter-specific animal behaviour and he has worked on shark deterrents using Killer whale stimuli.
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Marine Conservation The Marine Diaries Interview

Interview by ROSE BOARDMAN Want to learn more about the marine environment and conservation gain hands-on experience of research? Cape RADD has you covered! Based in Cape Town, South Africa, this research facility will teach you everything you need to know about our amazing oceans. This week on Into The Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsAug 25, 2020 ago
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Daily Diary of a Marine Biology Student…

So, what do marine biology students on the Cape RADD field course ACTUALLY do? We here you ask. Well, we have compiled this daily diary blog to give an example of what a two week field course might look like. The course is jam packed with workshops, presentations, and practical Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsJul 20, 2020 ago
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The huge impact of tiny plastics

A bright morning after a big cape winter storm, I thought I would take Cassie (the dog) for an early morning stroll down the beach. The cold sand under my feet, the cool ocean washing over my ankles. The tide was slowly falling down the sand exposing this conjuncture between Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsJul 15, 2020 ago
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How to choose the right Marine Biology internship for YOU!

It can be daunting searching through the hundreds of different options online; gap years, voluntary trips, internships, field courses and committing your time and money. You probably have many questions, like which company should I choose? What will I learn? Which country should I choose? How much should I spend? Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago
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A Day In The Field With Cape RADD Marine Biologists.

Hello Cape RADDicals! We obviously can’t get out into the field at the moment due to the Covid – 19 outbreak and South Africa being in a complete Lock-down. Times are strange and its tough for many not being able to get out and about in nature, exploring and diving Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsApr 23, 2020 ago
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The African Sea Forests of the Cape Peninsula!

Here is a short video to give you a taster of the marine ecosystems and the inhabitants in the area of False Bay which Cape RADD biologists and student scientists explore and run the research projects in. These kelp forests, also known as the ‘African sea forests’ are beautiful 3 Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsApr 18, 2020 ago
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Mike’s Top 5 Marine Science Podcast Pick of the Pack

These days, one of the most entertaining and easiest ways to stay connected and in tune with what’s going on in the world of marine biology and science is an informative, well delivered Podcast. There are looooooads of them, and you can spend hours just sifting through the lists and Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsMar 23, 2020 ago
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5 ways to learn about marine science during social distancing

So, we’ve all been told to go home and socially distance ourselves… After a few days of sitting on the sofa in your underwear, it could get a little tiresome… But don’t worry, here are Cape RADD’s top tips for making the most of your time at home by learning Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsMar 20, 2020 ago
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False Bay Mission Blue Hope Spot top 10 Priority Actions

In September 2019, Cape Research and Diver Development were successful in our application to become the False Bay Mission Blue Hope Spot Champions. This was a great honor to be acknowledged by Mission Blue, part of the Sylvia Earle Alliance which focuses on conservation efforts of the world’s marine biodiversity Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsMar 13, 2020 ago
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What is the most important organism in the kelp forest?

This is an intriguing question which is asked regularly by visitors to the Kelp forests of the Cape, diving and observing these magical places. Many may think it’s the Sharks, the apex predators who play an important top down ecological role, others may believe it’s the kelp itself (ecklonia maxima) Read more…

By Mike Barron, 3 yearsNov 11, 2019 ago

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