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Shark Conservation with Shark Spotters

Hi! My name is Ingrid Martinson and I am the 2024 North American Scholar of the Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society (OWUSS). I recently graduated with a BS in Marine Science from California State University, Monterey Bay. As an OWUSS scholar, I have a year-long travel fellowship to explore SCUBA diving and marine conservation around the […]

Aloe Unique’s Support for Shark Spotters

2024 marked a significant milestone for Shark Spotters – 20 years of enhancing ocean safety and conservation in False Bay. Over the decades, the Organisation’s impact has grown, along with the financial needs required to sustain its vital work. Fortunately, support from various companies has played a crucial role. Last year, a particularly meaningful contribution […]

The IOI-SA Ocean Governance Training Programme: A Journey of Learning, Collaboration, and Marine Conservation 

In November, I had the privilege of attending the International Ocean Institute – Southern Africa (IOI-SA) Ocean Governance Training Programme between the 4th and 29th. I was among participants from 12 different African countries, including early-career researchers, experts, and professionals in their respective fields. Throughout the program, we engaged in café sessions to share our […]

Eating shark meat might be riskier than you think… 

Sharks are renowned as apex predators in marine ecosystems and are often depicted in a sinister light with their wide jaws, sharp teeth and swift movements. Despite their formidable presence, they are not immune to threats, including being hunted and consumed as a source of fish protein. Annually, over 1.4 million tons of sharks, including […]

Shark Spotters Partners with City of Cape Town, SANParks, and CapeNature for improved baboon management in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 23 December 2024 – A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed with the City of Cape Town last week, formalising a three-year partnership for Shark Spotters to assist the authorities with the implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan (CPBSMP). Positive discussions are also underway to form similar partnerships […]

Shark Spotters Honoured at the 2024 SANParks Kudu Awards

The South African National Parks (SANParks) Kudu Awards stands as a prestigious celebration of excellence, honouring organisations and individuals who go above and beyond in championing education, outreach, and conservation within South Africa’s national parks. Now in its 18th year, this event shines a spotlight on those who tackle critical conservation topics with unwavering passion […]