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Our interview with one of Shark Week’s leading ladies: Alison Towner

Written by Esther Jacobs on September 21, 2020

Following the recent Air Jaws: Ultimate Breach Off episode we were involved in for Shark Week 2020, we caught up with the leading lady, Alison Towner, to ask her a few questions about Shark Week and current issues facing researchers...

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A shark cruises just behind the breakers at one of...

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A shark cruises just behind the breakers at one of the beaches in our bay. The shallows can be harsh with the rolling waves, however, with our plentiful reefs, it also means there can be abundant prey for sharks. #oceansresearch #sharks 🎥 Bernardino Marques

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"The Oceans Research Foundation has been ...

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"The Oceans Research Foundation has been making waves of positive change in the lives of young people." Check out our latest Sea the Change news in the Mossel Bay Advertiser. Well done to the team for ensuring that 60 women will get the opportunity to participate in this amazing program. #oceansresearch #communityupliftment https://www.mosselbayadvertiser.com/News/Article/General/opportunity-for-girls-to-blossom-202102110134

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Check out the stunning interaction yesterday, ...

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Feb 9

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Check out the stunning interaction yesterday, between a couple of dolphins, in the shallows off our coastline. These highly sociable mammals rely on communication within their social structure for hunting, protection and reproduction. #oceansresearch #cetaceans

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Happy World Wetlands Day everyone!

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Happy World Wetlands Day everyone! On the 2nd, February 1971, a convention on wetlands was established in the Iranian city of Ramsar. South Africa was the fifth contracting party, and finalised its membership in 1975. Wetlands are the most productive ecosystem in the world. They provide people with natural water, flood protection, erosion control, recreation and aesthetic opportunities. Some animal’s life cycles depends on wetlands, others use them for resting, breeding, nesting and feeding grounds. Most wetlands are threatened by increase in pollution, development, agriculture, etc. World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and planet. The Sea the Change students, for the first time, learned about wetlands. Here is what they had to say about them: “I thought a wetland was a small field of dirty water with grass sticking out, but I didn’t know that it plays an important role in our lives” Zahndre Kleinhans “I had no idea what a wetland was. I thought it was a fun day where you play with water and there are lots of slides. Crazy right? But it's not the point. The point is that when I learned about it, just a few days ago, it was mind blowing. I feel bad that we are destroying wetlands, so all I want to say is let's protect our wetlands cause it’s not only ours to use; it’s part of animal's life cycles” Rose Koeries “I am just glad I got this information, because if I didn't, my mind would have been blank by now. I watch cuisine shows most of the time. There is a food traveler named 'Andrew Zimmerman'. He once said that wetlands are the safest places to do things like fishing and swimming. I actually didn’t know what he meant, but now that I know, my only request to people is that we should keep these wetlands protected because they are very valuable” Chulumanco Gqiza “The only thing I am most happy about is learning more about an environment that I love, and being educated by things that I would not be able to learn about on my own. Education is really important for growth” Tanswell L. Draay #OceansResearchFoundation #SeatheChange #worldwetlandsday2021

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Our Sea the Change students enjoy a little visit ...

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Our Sea the Change students enjoy a little visit to see our local Cape fur seal colony, at the aptly named Seal Island. There are currently dozens of infant seals on the island. In a few months, they'll be venturing off the island in search of prey along the coast. They'll need to learn evasive maneuvers to avoid becoming prey for our white sharks. #oceansresearch #capefurseal

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More activity from some of our Mossel Bay marine ...

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Jan 26

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More activity from some of our Mossel Bay marine mammals. These appear to be bottlenose dolphins, that can be seen in large pods in our bay, throughout the year. We are lucky to sometimes witness super pods of these dolphins, where several hundred can be seen traveling together. We also occasionally see common dolphins in larger pods, and humpback dolphins in very small pods, or alone. #oceansresearch #mosselbay #cetaceans 🎥 Bernardino Marques

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A massive thank you to CP Nel Motors and Isuzu ...

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A massive thank you to CP Nel Motors and Isuzu ChildLife. With their generous sponsorship, they are opening doors for 60 young women from Mossel Bay, in marine related careers. Through our Sea the Change program, they will receive training inmarine mammal stranding response and first aid. Some will then go onto undertake lifeguard training, a pre-sea introduction and a skippers license. Community upliftment and outreach is one of the top goals for our Oceans Research Foundation, and we really appreciate the support from local businesses. #OceansResearchFoundation #SeatheChange #communityupliftment

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Incredible to watch this school of fish's ...

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Incredible to watch this school of fish's synchronised movements, while evading this shark predator. Filmed just off our coastline. 🎥 Bernardino Marques #amazingoceans

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