When a species reaches a decline rate of 80% over the last 50 years, someone should take note and do something about it! That someone has come in the form of a 35 year old, super energetic and inspirational man, … Continue reading
The 17th of December 2012 was a very special day for Alison Towner, Senior Biologist for the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. She graduated in MSc Zoology from the University of Cape Town, this 2 year project was a research based … Continue reading
Finally, the long days of Masters thesis writing chaos have subsided for both myself and my co scientist Oliver Jewell, which means more time for acoustic tracking (I never though I’d cherish the noise of those continuously pinging radio transmitters … Continue reading
Once again it is the Hermanus Whale Festival. Hope to see you at the Marine Endangered Species Expo for some interesting talks and displays. See the programme below or go to www.whalefestival.co.za Don’t miss all the latest from our biologists: Friday … Continue reading
The best compliment of our volunteer programme are those that return year after year. Tami Kaschke from Nebraska, US has been visiting us since 2009. She has become part of the family and her expertise and value to the team … Continue reading
First Hand Insights on the South African Collaborative Shark Study On Thursday the 12th of April, the vessel OCEARCH began the second leg of their white shark research expedition in the area of Gansbaai. Over the course of two days … Continue reading
For Dyer Island Conservation Trust’s senior biologist, Alison Towner, Christmas came early. Once they wrapped up shooting for 2012’s Discovery Channel Shark Week, Jeff Kurr of Shark Entertainment Inc. donated the “Shark Spy” system. “Shark Spy” is an underwater HD … Continue reading
I think the sharks must have started reading our Marine Dynamicsnewsletters. In July we left off hoping that our sightings would improve and that we would see at least one more spell of activity at Dyer Island again before winter season draws to an end. Continue reading
