Cape urchins are integral to the kelp forest ecosystem. These spiny creatures graze on the kelp and other algae, keeping the growth in check and help maintain the balance of the Great African Sea Forests. This helps thin the thick dense canopy allowing sunlight to reach the lower levels of Read more…
Nestled in the heart of a biodiversity hotspot, Cape RADD and Impact Divers have forged a symbiotic partnership that epitomizes the pinnacle of marine exploration and education. Their joint venture is more than just a collaboration; it’s a seamless integration of expertise and passion for the ocean between marine scientists Read more…
Check out a recent article published on SCUBADIVERS.COM
Cape RADD students and volunteers always love to get involved in our regular harbor cleans right on our doorstep here in Simon’s Town. Simon’s Town harbor is actually a very pleasant and relatively clean harbor compared to many. There is something very mysterious about gliding under the jetty structure in Read more…
Cape RADD are compiling footage from our field days out in the ocean of some of the beautiful and under appreciated species of elasmobranch found here in South Africa. The idea behind this series of videos is to raise some more awareness of the lesser known and under researched species Read more…
As a marine research and conservation organization, we love being out in the field working on our research projects and collecting data. But if there is one thing we love more, its taking our marine biology field course students out with us and teaching them the skills and techniques used Read more…
Whether you’re a marine biologist, tour guide, wildlife photographer or simply just enjoy being out watching nature, it is very enjoyable to observe and experience new sightings of animals and their behaviors in the wild. To observe is ‘’the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone’’. Read more…
Cape RADD founder Mike was invited to write a short blog about what we are up to here at our research station in Cape Town as Mission Blue Hope Spot Champions of False Bay. Check out the link below and have a read. If you want to support this research, Read more…
Recently we collaborated on a great exclusive regenerative experience with the African Lynx Travel Group. We are really excited about this one as African Lynx’s regenerative experience programs promote giving back to the cause, and supporting the conservationists and scientists behind the projects. This means their contribution supports other biodiversity Read more…
Recently we have been working on a little film with Splitshot TV to document some of our projects and work we do, and what the Cape RADD Marine science field course entails as a student with us. We look forwards to showing you the finished film, but we had a Read more…