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Mission Blue Blog: How Cape RADD are Training the Next Generation of Scientists in the False Bay Hope Spot

Cape RADD founder Mike was invited to write a short blog about what we are up to here at our research station in Cape Town as Mission Blue Hope Spot Champions of False Bay. Check out the link below and Read more…

By Mike Barron, 4 yearsNovember 20, 2020 ago
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NEW African Lynx Travel & Cape RADD Collaboration!

Recently we collaborated on a great exclusive regenerative experience with the African Lynx Travel Group. We are really excited about this one as African Lynx’s regenerative experience programs promote giving back to the cause, and supporting the conservationists and scientists Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsOctober 29, 2020 ago
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Sneak peak behind the scenes of Cape RADD’s film shoot…

Recently we have been working on a little film with Splitshot TV to document some of our projects and work we do, and what the Cape RADD Marine science field course entails as a student with us. We look forwards Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsOctober 9, 2020 ago
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Snorkel and SCUBA trips Cape Town – Trip Advisor Reviews

Trip advisor reviews are important, but not as important as our guests. We are very lucky here at Cape RADD that we seem to get the most amazing, friendly and eager to learn guests who are as passionate and excited Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsSeptember 21, 2020 ago
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4 Reasons to Join a Marine Conservation Internship

So, you’re looking for a marine conservation internship? Maybe you’re a biological sciences student, or perhaps a recently qualified SCUBA dive professional. Having a degree is a fantastic step towards your future career in the field of marine conservation or Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsAugust 27, 2020 ago
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Marine Conservation The Marine Diaries Interview

Interview by ROSE BOARDMAN Want to learn more about the marine environment and conservation gain hands-on experience of research? Cape RADD has you covered! Based in Cape Town, South Africa, this research facility will teach you everything you need to Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsAugust 25, 2020 ago
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Daily Diary of a Marine Biology Student…

So, what do marine biology students on the Cape RADD field course ACTUALLY do? We here you ask. Well, we have compiled this daily diary blog to give an example of what a two week field course might look like. Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsJuly 20, 2020 ago
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The huge impact of tiny plastics

A bright morning after a big cape winter storm, I thought I would take Cassie (the dog) for an early morning stroll down the beach. The cold sand under my feet, the cool ocean washing over my ankles. The tide Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
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GPU in WSL2! Machine Learning, AI, new projects and other nerding out.

Machine Learning in action for real-time underwater species idnetification!

By Dylan Irion, 5 yearsJune 24, 2020 ago
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How to choose the right Marine Biology internship for YOU!

It can be daunting searching through the hundreds of different options online; gap years, voluntary trips, internships, field courses and committing your time and money. You probably have many questions, like which company should I choose? What will I learn? Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago

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