Every year on the 1st of August, Marine Protected Areas Day (MPA Day) highlights the amazing places in our oceans set aside to protect marine ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife. MPA Day started in South Africa, with the first celebration on Read more
Taking a closer look at one of False Bay’s overlooked endemic sharks When people think of the sharks of South Africa, they often picture the great white, bronze whaler, or even sevengill shark. Not many realize that beneath the kelp Read more
This year, Cape RADD started its first school holiday program by welcoming curious young minds into marine science. We created this weeklong journey, during school holidays, to mix education and excitement, turning our students into real-world research assistants. After completing Read more
In recent years, the monitoring of coral reef health has made significant progress, particularly thanks to the adoption of new non-invasive techniques. These approaches are essential, as they allow scientists to study extremely delicate ecosystems without damaging or stressing the Read more
Let me get something off my chest…. after 20 years of diving around the world, 10 of those years regularly in Southern Africa, and mostly in Cape Town, when people first hear about diving in Cape Town, the response is Read more
We invited ten Grade 12 Marine Science students from Simon’s Town School, to join us for an Ocean Literacy workshop on the 14th of February 2026. It was a day filled with discussions about our oceans, problem solving and learning Read more
30 March – 3 April 2026 (During School Holidays) EDIT: This course has completed; the next marine school holiday program will be from the 28th of September to the 3rd October 2026. Are you always looking for holiday activities that Read more
Of course, everyone is familiar with the African Big 5. But have you also heard of the Marine Big 5? They’re found across the waters around South Africa. However, the best place to spot them is right here in False Read more
Launch your dive professional career and take your first step into marine conservation by enrolling in our Marine Conservation Divemaster Internship — where professional training meets real-world ocean education. Cape RADD and Impact Divers are excited to introduce a NEW Read more
When students dream of becoming marine biologists, they often imagine remote islands, coral reefs, or research vessels crossing blue water. But one of the world’s richest, most accessible training grounds for a young marine scientist is found right here in Read more
