Why do sharks and rays strand?
Sharks and rays commonly wash out on our beaches. There are a number of potential reasons for such strandings, but in most cases it is...
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Chantel Elston
- Mar 21, 2016
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...
Lisa
- Mar 11, 2016
A complete list of Southern African Chondrichthyans
How many species of sharks, skates, rays and chimaera can you name? Maybe 5 or 20 or even 50? There are 1188 known species of...
Lisa
- Feb 12, 2016
Acoustic telemetry - a minimal invasive research method ...or is it?
The establishment of marine reserves is an increasingly important planning tool for conservation. To maximize the effectiveness of such...
Lisa
- Jan 22, 2016
Guitarfishes, Wedgefishes & Sharkrays (Rhinobatiformes)
In some regions they are referred to as sandsharks and at first sight they look very similar to shark, but in fact Guitarfishes and their...
Lisa
- Jan 7, 2016
New Feature - The ELMO Map
We are a week into the New Year and thought it is time to celebrate a new exciting feature: The interactive ELMO Map! It illustrates all...
Lisa
- Dec 18, 2015
Guide to safe Shark, Ray and Skate Handling
We are blessed with a high diversity of Elasmobranchs in South Africa and some first-class fishing spots. Whether you actively target...
Lisa
- Nov 21, 2015
A step back for conservation or a step towards fairness for local communities?
The South African government just released a Gazette concerning the reopening of four zones to recreational angling within the...
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