As part of the Marine Science Field Course, you get to be a part of multiple of Cape RADD’s research projects. Despite not being able to scuba dive, I was able to contribute to most of these research projects. One Read more
My time with Cape RADD was… rad! To say the least. An immersive experience inside one of the worlds’ biodiversity hotspots, False Bay, with a great team of marine scientists. With this visit being my first time in South Africa, Read more
When I joined Cape RADD for my field course with the University of Reading, I expected a unique and amazing trip. What I didn’t anticipate was just how much I would learn in 16 days, or how much I would Read more
Cape RADD researchers Dylan Irion and Mark Fitzgibbon recently presented their research at the 8th Southern African Shark & Ray Symposium in Makhanda, South Africa. Shark and ray experts from multiple Southern African countries attended the event in great numbers. Read more
When we think of climate change, images of melting ice caps and rising sea levels often come to mind. But beneath the waves of False Bay, South Africa. The story is unfolding in ways that are harder to spot. Unless Read more
Cape RADD organised a free guided snorkel on Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day this year, celebrated annually on August 1st. The day highlights the importance of marine reserves and raises awareness about expanding ocean protection. Community members had the chance Read more
There’s something profoundly transformative about wading into the crisp, invigorating embrace of cold ocean water, especially when surrounded by the towering canopies of a kelp forest. At Cape RADD, we invite you to experience this unique connection to nature, where Read more
Some birthdays you spend with cake and candles, others you spend tracking apex predators across one of South Africa’s most dramatic marine landscapes. This year, I was lucky enough to experience the latter, and I honestly haven’t felt this excited Read more
“After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” – Sir David Attenborough The ocean is the heart and lungs of the planet, supporting Read more
In marine science, some discoveries unfold in the lab, others at sea. And some begin with a surprise email from an old colleague. In early 2024, I received such a message from Dr. Chelsea Black. Chelsea, now at Project Hiu Read more
