Education

Lucy Lintott

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...

Chantel Elston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Chantel Elston

What’s better for conservation than teaching somebody the beauty of marine life?

In today’s day and age, the bridge between scientists and the public is becoming ever smaller. Historically, scientists would stick...