Are you intrigued by the mysteries beneath the waves? If so, exploring with Cape RADD could be an eye-opening adventure for you. Through eco-tourism, you develop a deeper understanding of the marine environment and the need to protect it. Nestled within the heart of a mesmerizing landscape, False Bay stands Read more…
I am stuck in the kelp. A few meters ahead of me, marine biologist Mike Barron strides effortlessly through the thick fronds and onto the rocky shore, patiently waiting and encouraging me as I make my way toward him with far less grace. Belly surfing through kelp was definitely not Read more…
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 perception (taste), vision (sight), olfaction (taste), water movement detection (lateral Read more…
Mike and Dylan’s Story Mike and Dylan, Cape RADD course directors, have been working in the field of marine biology for the better part of a decade now. They first met in South Africa on a research internship back in 2009 after completing their undergraduate degrees, became good friends , Read more…