Cape RADD are compiling footage from our field days out in the ocean of some of the beautiful and under appreciated species of elasmobranch found here in South Africa. The idea behind this series of videos is to raise some more awareness of the lesser known and under researched species Read more…
As a marine research and conservation organization, we love being out in the field working on our research projects and collecting data. But if there is one thing we love more, its taking our marine biology field course students out with us and teaching them the skills and techniques used Read more…
In celebration of being allowed back on the beaches (to collect MORE data), let’s step back and take a look at some of the Fin Spotter data that we have collected so far!
Right from the beginning when ‘Cape RADD’ was just an idea, Mike was passionate on the fact that the name and logo didn’t matter a huge amount and what was most important was making the organization recognizable for its uniqueness and quality, so in turn the name and logo would Read more…
Whether you’re a marine biologist, tour guide, wildlife photographer or simply just enjoy being out watching nature, it is very enjoyable to observe and experience new sightings of animals and their behaviors in the wild. To observe is ‘’the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone’’. Read more…
Cape RADD founder Mike was invited to write a short blog about what we are up to here at our research station in Cape Town as Mission Blue Hope Spot Champions of False Bay. Check out the link below and have a read. If you want to support this research, Read more…
Recently we collaborated on a great exclusive regenerative experience with the African Lynx Travel Group. We are really excited about this one as African Lynx’s regenerative experience programs promote giving back to the cause, and supporting the conservationists and scientists behind the projects. This means their contribution supports other biodiversity Read more…
Recently we have been working on a little film with Splitshot TV to document some of our projects and work we do, and what the Cape RADD Marine science field course entails as a student with us. We look forwards to showing you the finished film, but we had a Read more…
Trip advisor reviews are important, but not as important as our guests. We are very lucky here at Cape RADD that we seem to get the most amazing, friendly and eager to learn guests who are as passionate and excited about the marine world as we are. Recently we have Read more…
Fin Spotter is a shark monitoring platform from Cape RADD. We’re using citizen science and computer vision to identify individual shysharks in South Africa. By tracking their encounters, we can estimate their population size. Submit your photos today.