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Mossel Bay Marine Lab

Mossel Bay Marine Lab is the flagship and most established research laboratory within the Oceans Research network, and is also home to the institute´s central office and management structures.

The laboratory is situated along the southern coast of Africa in a warm temperate marine biome that attracts numerous temperate water fish species. At the top of the food chain is the Great white shark that frequents the bay to hunt for resident Cape fur seals and the numerous species of pelagic fish. Other megafauna that frequently utilise the bay include bottlenose, humpback and common dolphins, as well as the humpback and Southern right whales.

The Mossel Bay Marine Lab also operates a shark aquarium and research facility (The Shark Lab) where it conducts studies on small captive shark species. The laboratory is run by marine scientist Enrico Gennari and technical director Stephen Swanson.

Mossel Bay Marine Lab will only conduct research projects with the permit approval from The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Click here for information about the Mossel Bay Marine Lab Internship

Mossel Bay Marine Lab:

Available Facilities

Facilities and Equipment

The laboratory's marine research logistics include:

  • Two research vessels (26ft and 21ft "Buttcats")
  • Acoustic tracking equipment
  • Acoustic monitoring equipment
  • Oceanographic survey equipment
  • SCUBA equipment
  • Shark diving cage
  • Shark bite meter
  • © Oceans Research - Our research vessels Lamnidae and Cheetah
  • Oceans Research - The accommodation for our research interns
  • Oceans Research - One of our research vessels ´Lamnidae´ out at sea.
  • Oceans Research - Director Stephen Swanson taking a genetic sample of a great white shark

On land, the laboratory consists of:

  • A shark research and exhibition aquarium (www.sharklab.co.za).
  • Office space for up to 6 visiting scientists.
  • Store rooms and cold storage space.
  • A small wet lab.
  • Conference facilities for small or large groups (www.oceans-events.info).

For more information, please contact us via: info@oceans-research.com

Mossel Bay Marine Lab:

Accommodation

The research laboratory boarding accommodation consists of two houses, one for interns (sleeps up to 12) and another for postgraduate students (sleeps up to 6). Additional nearby accommodation can be arranged for visiting scientists who require more private accommodation or for families.

For more information, please contact us via: info@oceans-research.com

Oceans Research Marine Lab

Booking information

Oceans Research welcomes many visitors including, scientists, students, media, educational groups and the family and friends of interns. All visitors to the resort can submit an advance booking form to determine availability of facilities and staff. For further information for visitors, please see our FAQ.

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Twin room

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Mossel Bay Marine Lab

Members of Staff

Enrico Gennari

Enrico Gennari - Ph.D Cand, M.Sc., B.Sc., (Hons)

Director: Mossel Bay Marine Lab, Scientist in residence

Enrico Gennari's research focus is on the thermal eco-physiology of the white shark at Mossel Bay Marine Lab, aimed at obtaining holistic insights into this apex predator's thermal niche and thermal physiological abilities, using advanced telemetry methods and anatomical dissections.

Prince Shabangu

Prince Shabangu

Aquarist - Mossel Bay Marine Lab

Prince has trained at the Shark Lab as an aquarist since 2008. His role is now to train interns and supervise their work at the Shark Lab. He is also involved in several educational program that Oceans Education has embarked upon, such as "Meet the Sharks" and "Oceans without borders".

Nico Chonga

Nico Chonga

Aquarist - Mossel Bay Marine Lab

Nico has worked as an aquarist at the Shark Lab since 2007. His work consists in the management of the aquarium's curio shop (Carcharias) and general aquarium operations.

David Edwards

David Edwards - B. A. (Hons)

Multimedia designer

David Edwards´ passion and desire to be actively involved with marine wildlife led to contributing to Oceans Research, with a view to developing multimedia and software dedicated to organisations involved with research, conservation and ecotourism.

Lezanne Brits

Lezanne Brits

Administrative Manager

Lezanne works as the administrative manager for Oceans Research, and is completing her undergraduate study in zoology at UNISA.

Florence April

Florence April

Mossel Bay Marine Lab Support

Florence April is the domestic cleaner and cook for the Mossel Bay Marine Lab.