Whether you’re looking to gain experience in marine biology, interested in learning more about yourself or simply looking to broaden your horizons, then a marine biology gap year program could be perfect for you. There are a great number of advantages to stepping out of your comfort zone and taking Read more…
What’s black and white and sounds like a jackass? You guessed it! The African Penguin, Spheniscus demersus, is one of the charismatic South African Marine Big 5 – also consisting of the Bottlenose dolphin, the Southern Right whale, Cape Fur seal and the famous Great White shark! They’re also known Read more…
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…
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the term, “sea sponge?” Sponge Bob, right?! Well, you wouldn’t be the only one who seems to have a picture of Sponge Bob living under the sea. Although both sponges, major differences exist between the two, the most obvious Read more…
Learn more about the Kelp Forests of False Bay in this educational blog.
While out doing a survey dive for the Cape RADD SCUBA for Science project, our divers had a rare encounter that left us in awe: a graceful John Dory (Zeus Capensis) fish swimming through the cool and calm waters at Long Beach in Simon’s Town. This predatory fish, known for Read more…
Endemic to south Africa, roughly 2 million cape fur seals can be found residing in large colonies along the coastlines from the southern tip of Angola, Namibia and all along South Africa. They inhabit secluded islands off the coast of South Africa, these provide protection from humans, land based predators Read more…
Sharks have been portrayed as monsters by the media over the years, as vicious mindless man-eaters, but this is simply not the truth. Promoting fear of sharks is dangerous not only for the species but for us too as without them, ecosystems will fall apart and affect humans as well. Read more…
The Great African Sea Forest is one of the most important ecosystems found in South Africa’s coastal waters. It is one of the worlds only kelp forests that are still continuously expanding. Kelp forests are important ecosystems for several reasons. Firstly, they are known as “carbon sinks”, the kelp draws Read more…
False bay is home to a variety of diverse species. From sharks, whales, dolphins and seals to smaller fish, octopus, star fish, and nudibranchs. The vast amount of life that can be observed here is all thanks to the unique environment of the false bays waters which is an ideal Read more…