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What is a BioBlitz and how do they help biologists?

The Cape RADD Big Bad BioBlitz!  Attention all SCUBA Divers, Snorkelers and ocean lovers! Cape RADD are excited to be invited to the Cape Town Dive festival as a competition organizer this year! This is Cape RADD’s first time at Read more…

By Mike Barron, 4 yearsMar 2, 2018 ago
Freediving

What are apnea tables?

And how can they improve my freediving? First-time freedivers are often asking about a ‘magic bullet’ that will unlock their breath holds; a secret trick that enables us to stay down for so long. Perhaps it’s because seemingly anyone can Read more…

By Dylan Irion, 4 yearsFeb 26, 2018 ago
Freediver underwater
Internship students attend a lecture on biodiversity
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Internships – Choosing a volunteer or internship program

Volunteering? Internship? What am I doing? Which is right for me? We’ve all experienced the chicken-egg dilemma that is the work experience-job application. “Applicant must have 5 years experience.” So how do you get yourself out of this situation and Read more…

By The Team, 4 yearsFeb 21, 2018 ago
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women and girls all over the world continue to be excluded from participating fully in science. On this International Day it is important to spread awareness to end discriminatory stereotypes, create equal access to education and establish more opportunities for Read more…

By The Team, 5 years ago
Make The Oceans Great Again
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Donald Trump wants all sharks to die

Make The Oceans Great Again The transcript of a bizarre 2011 interview with adult film star Stormy Daniels is making the “real news” rounds this weekend. Real news in that it is not fake news, but I still wouldn’t consider Read more…

By Dylan Irion, 5 years ago
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A Citizen Scientist’s Place in Marine Conservation

A Citizen Scientist’s Place in Marine Conservation What is Citizen Science? Citizen Science is a relatively new phenomenon whereby ‘non-specialists’ e.g. the general public can get involved with collecting and analysing data on various topics and species alongside scientists. “projects Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsJan 12, 2018 ago
Diver with slate
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SANBI IDentifyit app for identifying endangered species

The South African National Biodiversity Institute – SANBI IDentifyit app is a practical tool for the identification of South African endangered and protected species. The app was created to assist customs officials but we’ve found it to be a handy Read more…

By Dylan Irion, 5 yearsNov 23, 2017 ago
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Cape Town, South Africa – A year-round awesome destination 

Cape Town, South Africa – A year-round awesome destination  I will always remember as a child a knock on my bedroom door from my mother who seemed extremely excited to tell me something, “I’ve just won a family holiday to Read more…

By Jessica-Jade, 5 yearsNov 20, 2017 ago
Boulders Beach
mother and calf whales
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A brief but finicky matter of bio-mimicry

Bio-mimicry is the utilisation of naturally occurring adaptations of animal and plant species and can improve human advances in many areas such as medicine, industry and architecture. Investigation into bio-mimicry can often offer more sustainable, affordable and simple solutions to human developments Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 years ago
News

A brief insight into shark vision

Shark Senses With an evolutionary period of over 400 million years, sharks are finely tuned to their environment. Sharks have a total of seven senses to interpret changes in their environment. These senses are: auditory perception (sound), tactician (touch), gustatory Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsOct 18, 2017 ago
Great White Shark

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