Marine Dynamics Blog
Category: General
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On Sunday 6th of May, at 2h30 pm, a deceased shark was reported to the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. The Marine Dynamics team with the help of their international marine volunteers retrieved the animal from the high tide mark at die Skip near Pearly Beach. The necropsy was led by PhD candidate, Alison Towner and took place at the volunteer lodge the next day.
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We walked away with the silver award for "Best for Marine Species and Habitat Conservation". This recognition for the team is a win for our marine species that we work with – notably the endangered African penguin and great white shark. Our community work was also highlighted, especially our DEEP programme.
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The first three months of 2018 have been like a seal trying to maneuver away from a hunting Great White shark, going one way before changing direction, trying to anticipate the next move without knowing, however as we all know…these things can be unpredictable!
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On Saturday the 25th of November a deceased white shark was reported to the South African Shark Conservancy by Ichthyologist, Sarah Halse, from the Breede area. On Sunday the 26th, Dyer Island Conservation Trust’s white shark biologist, Alison Towner, retrieved the shark and brought it back to DICT’s Kleinbaai facility.
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South Africa remained in the spotlight at the World Travel Market London 2017 when Marine Dynamics received the “Highly Commended” award in the Responsible Tourism Awards.
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Skål is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism…
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This Women's Day we celebrate our Conservation Heroes, right here in Gansbaai. Our team of marine biologists and conservationists working for the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary – APSS, Marine Dynamics & Dyer Island Cruises share with us what drives them to protect the unique Dyer Island ecosystem, home of the Marine Big 5.
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Another deceased Great White shark found in Gansbaai, due to Orca predations…
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Marine Dynamics and their partner companies have a reservation postition available. What to expect and how to apply.
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A timeline of deceased Great White Sharks found around the Gansbaai and Struisbaai area, due to Orca predations. Read the full blog for more information on the results of the necropsies by our marine biologists.
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