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…
Let’s learn about the Puffadder shyshark (Haploblepharus edwardsii), a shyshark in the family Scyliorhinidae. This shark is endemic to the South African coastline preferring temperate waters. You can often find them in rocky reefs or sandy bottoms inshore. Ranging from Read more…
Nestled in the heart of a biodiversity hotspot, Cape RADD and Impact Divers have forged a symbiotic partnership that epitomizes the pinnacle of marine exploration and education. Their joint venture is more than just a collaboration; it’s a seamless integration Read more…
In 2019, Cape RADD proudly took the helm as the official champion of the False Bay Hope Spot. Embarking on a journey to spotlight the extraordinary beauty and biodiversity that graces this remarkable region. Fast forward to the 10th of Read more…
Video footage of a juvenile oarfish swimming in South Africa
As of late quite a bit of research has been done on white shark behavioural patterns, more specifically white shark predation and deterrents by orcas, which have become a point of interest. The orca (Orcinus orca) has been known to Read more…
Whether you’re looking to gain experience in marine biology, interested in learning more about yourself or simply looking to broaden your horizons, then a marine biology gap year program could be perfect for you. There are a great number of Read more…
What’s black and white and sounds like a jackass? You guessed it! The African Penguin, Spheniscus demersus, is one of the charismatic South African Marine Big 5 – also consisting of the Bottlenose dolphin, the Southern Right whale, Cape Fur Read more…