As tempted as I was to kick this off with some famous quote by a legendary historical figure about the value and importance of education, I will resist that urge. Mostly because I think we are all aware how critical education is at all levels in modern society, and, well, the dramatic famous-quote-intro has become […]

Effective conservation of our natural resources depends on having adequately trained people with the passion and skills necessary to protect our fragile environment. At Shark Spotters, we focus on employing individuals from disadvantaged communities in our operating areas and providing skills development and training opportunities to create “Marine Conservation Ambassadors”. Through this training the team […]

The bronze whaler or copper shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus) may not be a household name for many of us unfamiliar with the lesser known shark species that occur in South Africa’s coastal waters. After all, their reputation does not precede them quite as dramatically as that of the white shark (cue ominous Jaws music), but nevertheless, […]