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Since 2003, the Save Our Seas Foundation has supported and funded over 300 research, conservation and education Projects worldwide
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The Save Our Seas Foundation supports some key longterm Projects that tackle ecosystem based issues or problematics that cannot be resolved within a few years
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SOSF Centres
SOSF Shark Education Centre
Cape Town, South Africa
SOSF D'Arros Research Centre
D’Arros Island & St-Joseph Atoll, Seychelles
SOSF Shark Research Center
Dania Beach, Florida, USA
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Ocean News

Feeding Frenzy – Manta Rays of the Maldives
30th July 2009
The photo story Feeding Frenzy by Save Our Seas Foundation Chief Photographer Thomas P. Peschak appears in the July issue of National Geographic magazine. The 32 different language editions of the magazine introduces the manta rays of the Maldives and the pioneering research of Save Our Seas Foundation scientist Guy…
SOSSC Volunteers
24th July 2009
Michael educating children during a beach cleanup Michael Carnegie worked as a navigator, engineer and diver in the Merchant Navy. Following this he worked as a commercial diver and lifeguard in the surfing industry. He has worked as a wilderness guide in the Richtersveld and he developed an interest in…
Feedback from the public
23rd July 2009
A letter we received from a parent commending us on our good work! Dear Verona Thank you so very much for a very polished, professional, organised, enlightening and entertaining three hours. Julia had the most incredible time and has learned so much. Thank you for your personal input into Julia…
Other School/Learner Group Visits
23rd July 2009
Noordhoek Montessori Pre-School visits the centre Schools and learner groups, such as the Plumstead Cubs that visited us recently, approach us independently, and to date this year, we have had over 1000 children visit us. All our efforts and marketing ideas are paying off and we are very proud of…
Rescue of Southern Giant Petrel at Dalebrook
23rd July 2009
Rescued Giant Petrel About two months ago, the Shark Centre team rescued this elegant pelagic seabird, who had an injured wing, on the rocks at Dalebrook and Verona took him to the False Bay Veterinary Clinic (Tel No.: 021 788 1172). Dr Liam Bebbington kindly attended to him at no…
American Scientist visits Shark Centre and shares his life-long
23rd July 2009
Dr David Ebert – center The PSRC is the west coast branch of the National Shark Research Consortium, a coalition of four major shark research organizations working in cooperation with the National Marine Fisheries Service. The other three centers are Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research, the Florida Program…
SOSSC Achievements and Recognition
22nd July 2009
Sharks in Deep Trouble has won another two awards at the International Celebrate the Sea Film Festival held in Philippines. It has been credited with five awards so far from three international festivals, and this time I won a liveaboard package in Indonesia, an underwater photographer’s dream, I can’t wait…
Lantern Sharks – new species described
21st July 2009
Dr Leonard Compagno originally described, classified and named lantern sharks after lantern fish. The two scientists are discovering that there are more lantern sharks (genus Etmopterus gracilispinis) than previously thought. These lights, which are dotted all over the body, are little muti-cellular organs which produce luminescence by means of a…
University of Cape Town and University of Miami Students Go Cage Diving
16th July 2009
Cage diving in Gansbaai with white sharks On Friday a group of post graduate students from UCT and the University of Miami led by expert marine biologists Prof. George Branch and Dr. Michael Gaines joined the Save Our Seas Shark Centre and Shark Diving Unlimited (SDU) on their first shark…
Seal Rescue
16th July 2009
Lindy attempting to rescue a baby seal. Seal rescues have become part of our lives at SOS Shark Centre. From time to time the centre is called upon to assist with the rescue of tiny seals and this was my first exposure to this. Marine educators including Verona, Glen, Lesley…
The Yes White Shark Education Programme
16th July 2009
Participants gather on the beach for a quick photo The programme is made up of a lesson on sharks, a rock ecology lesson and the viewing of the documentary about a raggedtooth shark, Maxine, titled “Maxine’s Journey”.  Over the months the whole team perfected this programme and final touches included…
School Holiday Programme July 2009
16th July 2009
Kids with Maxine – school holiday program Emily: “I have only been here a few days but have already I can see how much the SOSSC sparks the local community’s passion for shark conservation. Even children as yound as 4 leave the Shark Centre bursting with new found knowledge to…
Talks presented to Retirement Groups and Societies by Verona, Lindy and
16th July 2009
PROBUS Langebaan Lecture As Verona had a great deal on her slate, Lindy addressed the men and women of this group of significant “retired” professionals. What a delightful group of people and they are so fortunate to live in one of our country’s incredible natural sites. Our thanks to the…
Shark Diversity in Southern Africa
16th July 2009
Heterodontus Galeatus – Crested Bull Head Shark Dr. Leonard Campagno presented his lecture titled Shark Diversity of Southern Africa on 7 July 2009. This talk was very well received and engendered much discussion afterwards. Most people think that sharks are, either grey, blue/grey or brown. This talk highlights just how…
Looking into the Future of The Oceans and the World Economy in the
16th July 2009
Presentations by Lesley Rochat and Clem Sunter While Clem focused on discussing future scenarios that could play out in the world economy, and in South Africa, Lesley focused on the future of the world’s oceans, and sharks in particular. Her talk entitled The Future of the Oceans is in Your…