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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, 5 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, 2 yearsNovember 30, 2022 ago
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‘Cape RADD has a beautiful combination of professionalism and personality…’ RADD Student diaries, Augustus

           I was picked up from the airport by a lovely man named Gordan, an associate with Cape Radd, who held my name on a white paper to bring me to Simon’s Town. Upon entering the car, I looked down on the floor, and there lay Read more…

By Augustus Hoff, 3 yearsMay 24, 2022 ago
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5 ways to learn about marine science during social distancing

So, we’ve all been told to go home and socially distance ourselves… After a few days of sitting on the sofa in your underwear, it could get a little tiresome… But don’t worry, here are Cape RADD’s top tips for making the most of your time at home by learning Read more…

By Mike Barron, 5 yearsMarch 20, 2020 ago
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Thinking about an Internship? Try a Field Course!

Interns Anonymous My name is Dylan, and I was an intern. I once paid money to participate in an internship. I admit it. The promise of working with great white sharks drew me in, hook, line, and sinker. You know the ones; they promise to be conducting ground breaking research, Read more…

By Dylan Irion, 6 yearsApril 24, 2019 ago
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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 the Dive festival and we will be running a BioBlitz Read more…

By Mike Barron, 7 yearsMarch 2, 2018 ago
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 into the work pool? How do you get job experience Read more…

By The Team, 7 yearsFebruary 21, 2018 ago
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