Hi there, this is Anelia. I shadowed at Cape RADD and Impact Divers on 22 and 23 June. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would like to submit a piece of writing that could possibly be added to either websites, as suggested by Mike. The juxtaposition of the ocean has Read more…
Diving deep into the depths of False Bay, and bumping into ocean giants..
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…
I throw the grid down over the kelp on the beach and look up. Antonietta, my marine biologist guide, smiles encouragingly and says, “That’s it.” We count the squares with kelp in it, including fronds, stipe and holdfast, look for signs of encrustation on the kelp, and note any microplastics Read more…
Standing at shore, you have no idea a lush jungle lies ahead. The thick fronds of the kelp carpeting the surface only give a hint of the world below. We are about to enter the Great African Sea Forest, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. We ease 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…
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…
Explore the Great African Sea Forest in our 360° virtual dive!
The Travel Taste Trio joined Cape RADD on a Snorkel for Science some weeks back. Here’s a vlog of their experience!
I chose the Cape RADD Field Course because I … wanted to build tangible skills in the field of Marine Science, in order to become a more competitive candidate for a Masters Degree and improve my resume.