Marine Dynamics Blog
Category: General
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- May 9, 2018
Marine Dynamics in Gansbaai, Western Cape, is opening a FGASA endorsed Marine Guide Training School for local and international students. The seven-week course covers comprehensive theory on the Marine Big 5™ of the area – sharks, whales, dolphins, seals, penguins as well as seabirds.
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- May 7, 2018
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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- April 20, 2018
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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- April 6, 2018
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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- November 29, 2017
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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- November 9, 2017
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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- October 6, 2017
Skål is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism…
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- August 9, 2017
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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- June 26, 2017
Another deceased Great White shark found in Gansbaai, due to Orca predations…
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- May 22, 2017
Marine Dynamics and their partner companies have a reservation postition available. What to expect and how to apply.
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Conservation Partners
Dyer Island Conservation Trust
Our non-profit arm through which we action our conservation, community, and education projects
African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary
Our world class seabird rescue and rehabilitation facility
Department: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Governing body for shark cage diving and whale watching, providing research and film permits
Cape Nature
Custodian of the province’s natural environment including Dyer Island
Overstrand Municipality
Delivery of services to support economic, social and environmental goals
Tourism Partners
Fair Trade Tourism
The mark of best practice in responsible and Fair Trade Tourism
SATSA
Southern African Tourism Services Association is a non-profit membership-based tourism industry association
Cape Town Tourism
Official Destination Marketing Organisation for the City of Cape Town
Cape Country Routes
Carefully selected accommodation and activities in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape
Gansbaai Tourism
The natural adventure destination
Xplorio
The power of community