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SCUBA for Science: Explore & collect data in Kelp Forests

At Cape RADD, we offer a SCUBA for Science program, where any SCUBA certified diver can assist us with collecting data in the Great African Sea Forest. Become a Citizen Marine Scientist for the day, learn about the amazing marine life, explore the underwater world and contribute to conservation. All Read more…

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 7 months ago
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Volunteering for Cape RADD: by Rebecca Waugh

Finishing my third year as a marine biology and zoology student in the UK, at Bangor University, I quickly realised that the most beneficial way to broaden my career options, was not only to rely on having good grades, but to gain experience working in a marine biology centre and Read more…

By Becky Waugh, 3 yearsNovember 30, 2022 ago
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The Diary of a Marine Biology Student

This is a little insight into the day to day outline of what a Cape RADD marine biology field course entails and what the students gain from spending time as a field biologist with the Cape RADD Team. Student: Riley Sebby Marine Biology Internship Daily Journal 11/29/21-12/13/21 Dr. Withers Each Read more…

By Riley Sebby, 3 yearsSeptember 22, 2022 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 about the marine world as we are. Recently we have 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 being a qualified diver. BUT, it’s not everything. As I Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsAugust 27, 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. The course is jam packed with workshops, presentations, and practical Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsJuly 20, 2020 ago
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Plastic free July diary 2018  

Plastic free July    Week 1   The first few days had gone well. I continued to carry my reusable bottle with me and we had become much more strict during our food shops. We checked out our new mall in Simons Town where we have a new Woolworths and Read more…

By Jessica-Jade, 7 yearsJuly 25, 2018 ago
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