World Rivers Day: how do rivers and stingrays go together?
Rivers are one of the foundational ecosystems that all life on Planet Earth relies on, so what could be more appropriate than celebrating...
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Lucy Lintott
- Sep 8, 2022
It's getting hot in here! How does temperature affect shark egg development?
South African waters are home to dozens of shark species, including a group known as the catsharks or shysharks, smaller species that...
Amy Webber
- Apr 1, 2022
World Aquatic Animal Day: Giving guitarfish the spotlight they deserve!
This year, April 3rd marks the annual World Aquatic Animal Day, which aims to bring light to the multitude of challenges faced by marine...
Lucy Lintott
- Mar 15, 2022
Where will the sharks go when it gets too hot?
Predicting changes to shark ranges under different climate change scenarios It is well documented that the emission of greenhouse gases...
Amy Webber
- Nov 24, 2021
Our Earth’s climate is changing, but what does this mean for sharks?
Climate change is a term many are now familiar with as the Earth’s surface temperature continues to rise at a rate that has doubled since...
Chantel Elston
- May 20, 2021
Time to celebrate our natural biodiversity but also to recognise the trouble it’s in
May is a special month for the environment as we celebrate Endangered Species Day on the 21st and Biological Diversity day on the 22nd....
Lucy Lintott
- Mar 29, 2021
Easter (shark) egg hunt!
Who doesn’t love an easter egg hunt? The thrill of finding a brightly coloured orb secreted away in a hidden trove – what could be more...
Lucy Lintott
- Feb 2, 2021
Wild Wetlands: the importance of wetlands and the conservation of the St. Lucia estuary
It’s World Wetlands Day and we’re going to explore these incredible ecosystems that provide a plethora of benefits to the environment, to...
Monalisa Mabandla
- Jan 21, 2021
We may have survived 2020, but not everyone did.
It’s January and most of us are celebrating having survived the crazy year that was 2020. However, what role have we played in ensuring...
Chantel Elston
- Oct 22, 2020
What makes a shark a shark?
I’d like you to pause and ponder the following question: how do we tell different animal species apart? At first glance you might think...
Chantel Elston
- Sep 15, 2020
Sharks as an important conservation tool in South Africa
In South Africa we are incredibly lucky to have a rich diversity of life in our oceans – from the cold-water fishery species on the West...
Lisa
- Aug 28, 2020
A New Chapter for ELMO
After five years of hard work and devotion to ELMO, it is time for me (Lisa) to take a step back and handover the management of day-to-day o
Chantel Elston
- Aug 14, 2020
A new study analyses almost 7,000 chondrichthyan egg cases and finds 9 different species!
If I asked you to name different sharks that occur along the South African coastline, I'm sure you could name some of the biggest and...
Lisa
- Jun 30, 2017
New Government Gazette on Prohibited Species
The Department of Environmental Affairs has recently published a new government gazette with a list of marine species that are threatened...
Chantel Elston
- Mar 14, 2017
The Low Down on Whale Sharks
So what’s the deal – is a whale shark a whale or a shark? Not only is the name a bit confusing, but so is the endearing character of...
Chantel Elston
- Nov 3, 2016
Scared of sharks? It’s time for a role reversal
Many people are afraid of sharks, and this is quite a natural behavior. When we stare across the big blue ocean we don’t know what lurks...
Chantel Elston
- Aug 17, 2016
South Africa's Lesser Known Chondrichthyans
Our last blog post was dedicated to the most charismatic sharks one can find along the South African coastline, so this time we thought...
Lisa
- Jun 8, 2016
South Africa’s Big Five: Shark Special
In celebration of the World Oceans Day 2016, we have selected Southern Africa’s five most charismatic shark species that best represent...
Lisa
- May 16, 2016
Eggcase stories
All skates, all chimaera and some sharks are oviparous (egg-laying). Once the egg has been deposited the mother does not invest any...
Lisa
- Apr 26, 2016
Chondrichthyans and MPAs
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important spatial planning tool and we are expecting a few changes in our existing MPA network in...
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