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WATCH – A Day in the Life of a Marine Science Student

Have you ever wanted to know what a marine biologist does in a day? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Cape RADD offers a four-week Marine Science Field Course. Learn how to SCUBA dive or brush up on your skills. Learn about the marine life of False Bay, attend Read more…

By Emma Faulkner, 8 monthsOctober 17, 2024 ago

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Diving my way from Southeast Asia to South Africa

Having lived in Asia and done over 200 dives in Southeast Asia, mainly in the Coral Triangle – Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines – I didn’t know much about diving in other parts of the world such as South Africa, so I signed up for a 3-week Marine Science Field Read more…

By Alyssa Lin, 12 months ago

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The Inside scoop of my 4 weeks as a Marine Science student at Cape RADD

When I first signed up for the Marine Science field course at Cape RADD, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I arrived in Cape Town feeling nervous about what the course would be like, whether I’d get along with the people, and if everything would be as amazing as I’d Read more…

By Charlotte Claypoole, 1 year ago

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First Two Weeks As A Marine Field Course Student With Cape RADD

I have been lucky enough to learn about, explore, and apply marine research techniques in the bay almost every day. Continue reading to hear all about my first two weeks with Cape RADD.

By Steven Mendelson, 2 years ago