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My name is Wade Naude. I am a Junior Educator at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre. This is my story of how my love for movement and dance sparked my passion for science communication. I’m from Paarl, a land-locked town, about 60 km out of Cape Town.…

If you’ve spent some time around Cape Town, you might be familiar with those beautiful, calm, crystal-clear ocean days around the Atlantic seaboard. If you’ve ventured further and spent time inside the ocean, you might know that the same tropical crystal clear hues mean frosty water temperatures. But why is…

Cape Point marks the southwestern tip of the African continent, with some of the most breathtaking ocean and coastal scenery in the world. The treacherous rocky reefs surrounding the Point are home to 26 recorded shipwrecks – and probably many more. Sea cliffs rise over 250 meters above the waves…

Christmas is upon us, and with it comes the seemingly inevitable avalanche of unwanted gifts, glittery wrapping paper, and endless plates of festive snacks. Or at least that’s how it used to be, as many of us now realise how our lifestyles impact our planet. Enjoying Christmas more mindfully is…

Koebraa is a lecturer, mom of two and a Muslim woman of colour. She has a PhD specialising in Marine Biology from Stellenbosch University. She obtained her BSc in Marine Biology and Ecology at UCT, as well as her BSc Honours in Zoology and MSc in Conservation Biology. Her love…

Imagine having all the top shark scientists from around the world in one room! Well, in October, I was lucky enough to attend the fourth Sharks International conference in Valencia, Spain and got to do just that! The conference is held every four years, first in Australia in 2010, then…

Just Keep Swimming. A Story by Logan Benjamin My story begins here. My name is Logan Benjamin. I’m an Intern at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre,  and I come from a place which is known as the Cape Flats. Growing up was difficult. I couldn’t play outside…

Celebrating Teacher’s Appreciation Day! 7 Reasons why teachers are incredible.   “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Teacher’s Appreciation Day may only come around once a year, but let’s be honest: our teachers and educators should be appreciated every day (and…

It’s almost International Coastal Cleanup Day! With just five days to go until the 17th of September, we wanted to share the clean-ups are team will be attending across Cape Town. A brief overview Coastal Cleanup Day was established by the Ocean Conservancy, with the first-ever cleanup event held on…

Celebrating our incredible females at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre   There are a lot of ways to be a woman. For some, womanhood is strength. For others, it’s tenderness. Womanhood might be pushing yourself in school, or in your career or helping to lift others. You…

13 Sharks of False Bay With “artivist” Janet Ormond from Curb Beach Plastics.   What do sharks and plastic have in common? Well, when in the right hands, they both serve as inspiration for exceptional artwork! Over the past three months, we have been collaborating with local artist, Janet Ormond, to…

Our ocean is our future   This year, June 8th marks World Oceans Day, a global rallying point where citizens across the globe unite for our oceans. Our oceans are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. The health of our oceans is intimately linked…

Explore Cape Town’s Shores With expert Marine Biologist Prof. Charles Griffiths and his son, Matt Griffiths   Found where the sea meets the land, the rocky shores are among the most charismatic, colourful, accessible and interesting ecosystems in South Africa.   They support a diverse mix of plants and animals…

Want to be a science superhero?   When you think about superheroes, what comes to mind? People dressed in capes or hi-tech armour and superhuman abilities like flying or super strength? How about scientists in white lab coats looking through microscopes? In real life, science is the most powerful superpower…

In the last decade, alarming statistics and images have emerged from around the world, highlighting the crucial issue of plastic in our oceans. Years of neglect have culminated in vast patches of waste drifting around our seas. The largest, the Great Pacific garbage patch, covers an area of approximately 1.6…