Every day people can play a part in science by helping Cape RADD collect data on the fish and sharks of False Bay!
Cape RADD’s “Snorkel for Science” program invites everyday individuals to participate in marine conservation by assisting in data collection on fish and sharks in False Bay. Participants join marine biologists for a guided snorkel to search for species like puffadder and pyjama sharks. The program includes a briefing on False Bay’s ecosystem and the trips objectives, with the aim of balancing scientific value and customer enjoyment. Divers will assist with spotting and photographing sharks and their patterns to submit them to Fin Spotter for population estimation and movement tracking.
The activity is beginner-friendly, with all equipment provided, and is subject to weather conditions. Participants are advised to provide valid contact details for communication regarding meeting points and any changes
You will meet your Marine Biologist host at the Ocean Hub for a short briefing on the unique ecosystem of False Bay and the Cape Peninsula, and discuss our dive objectives over a coffee or tea. Then… we go and explore!
PHOTO Opportunity; As well as taking photos of the sharks, our guides will also be taking photos of the entire experience from all the other critters we see and the beautiful ocean landscapes to YOU swimming through the kelp being a Citizen Scientist!
What To Bring?
Bring a swimming costume and towel. All other equipment is provided!
Experience level – Beginner
Entrance type – Shore entry
Communication
Please make sure to provide a valid email address or phone number. We’ll communicate meeting points and any changes via these methods!
Payments
You’ll be redirected to our third party payment platform, PayFast to complete your booking. However, if you are paying by EFT, please contact us directly for our banking details.
Cancellation Policy
- This activity is weather dependent and we do our best to make availabilities accordingly. A full refund or option to reschedule will be provided if we cancel due to unsuitable conditions. We try to cancel within 12 hours of the trip but we reserve the right to cancel on short notice if necessary.
- If you are unable to attend your activity and wish to reschedule, please kindly give 48 hours advance notice. If less than 48 hours notice is provided, we reserve the right to offer no option to reschedule and will provide no refund. Any cancellations prior to 48 hours without rescheduling will incur a 50% administration fee.