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Shark Diving for Science in South Africa’s Kelp Forests…
Check out a recent article published on SCUBADIVERS.COM
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Behind the Scenes: The Perspective of a Cape RADD Field Student
I had the pleasure of spending three weeks participating in the Cape RADD Marine Science Field Course. Throughout my time there, I was able to master a variety of scuba diving research techniques, take part in multiple citizen science excursions and research projects, explore and learn about False Bay, and Read more…
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The Diary of a Marine Biology Student
This is a little insight into the day to day outline of what a Cape RADD marine biology field course entails and what the students gain from spending time as a field biologist with the Cape RADD Team. Student: Riley Sebby Marine Biology Internship Daily Journal 11/29/21-12/13/21 Dr. Withers Each Read more…
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A brief report on citizen science volunteers in Simon’s Town
In 2021, we collaborated with researchers at TREES, North-West University, to help profile tourists who participate in scientific activities. The goal was to assess the experiences of tourists partaking in meaningful actions of research and conservation, with a focus on the kelp forest environment. The case study of choice was Read more…
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Marine Biology Work Experience – By Anelia
Hi there, this is Anelia. I shadowed at Cape RADD and Impact Divers on 22 and 23 June. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would like to submit a piece of writing that could possibly be added to either websites, as suggested by Mike. The juxtaposition of the ocean has Read more…
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Humpback whales and sea fans the size of YOU! ‘I was told that life is different 40 meters down…’
Diving deep into the depths of False Bay, and bumping into ocean giants..
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‘Cape RADD has a beautiful combination of professionalism and personality…’ RADD Student diaries, Augustus
I was picked up from the airport by a lovely man named Gordan, an associate with Cape Radd, who held my name on a white paper to bring me to Simon’s Town. Upon entering the car, I looked down on the floor, and there lay Read more…
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Two Weeks in the Life of a Citizen Scientist
I throw the grid down over the kelp on the beach and look up. Antonietta, my marine biologist guide, smiles encouragingly and says, “That’s it.” We count the squares with kelp in it, including fronds, stipe and holdfast, look for signs of encrustation on the kelp, and note any microplastics Read more…
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A Day in the Great African Sea Forest
Standing at shore, you have no idea a lush jungle lies ahead. The thick fronds of the kelp carpeting the surface only give a hint of the world below. We are about to enter the Great African Sea Forest, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. We ease Read more…
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A Day in the Field as a Marine Volunteer
I am stuck in the kelp. A few meters ahead of me, marine biologist Mike Barron strides effortlessly through the thick fronds and onto the rocky shore, patiently waiting and encouraging me as I make my way toward him with far less grace. Belly surfing through kelp was definitely not Read more…