At Cape RADD, we offer a SCUBA for Science program, where any SCUBA certified diver can assist us with collecting data in the Great African Sea Forest. Become a Citizen Marine Scientist for the day, learn about the amazing marine Read more
Cape urchins are integral to the kelp forest ecosystem. These spiny creatures graze on the kelp and other algae, keeping the growth in check and help maintain the balance of the Great African Sea Forests. This helps thin the thick Read more
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 Read more
The African penguin is a popular species for tourists and locals to admire. However, due to past and present human activities, their populations are rapidly declining. As a result, various conservation institutions have established the #Not On Our Watch (#NOOW) Read more
Marine Little 5 is a new term, so before we get into it, let’s look at the history of this idea. South Africa has coined the term Big 5. It relates to our beautiful, game, land animals. The Big 5 Read more
Let’s learn about the Dark shyshark (Haploblepharus pictus) a shyshark in the family Scyliorhinidae. This shark is indigenous to the South African coastline preferring temperate waters. It features dark brown to black colouration, blending into rocky reefs and sandy bottom habitats. Read more
Citizen science is a tool that uses the collective efforts of ordinary people to contribute to scientific data collection. Although a new term, people have been contributing to science for a long time. Cape RADD utilizes citizen science to collect Read more
The 1st of August was Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Day, a day to celebrate marine reserves across the planet. Cape RADD, along with many other organisations, had events that educated citizens on the role these areas play in conservation. We Read more
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, Read more
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 Read more
