Bull sharks of Southern Africa
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Project aim: develop a multi-faceted approach to improving understanding, conservation and management of an iconic, near-threatened shark species in southern Africa.
Study sites: Breede River, Western Cape; Umzimvubu River, Eastern Cape.
Research techniques: conventional tagging, acoustic telemetry, stable isotope and genetic analyses, state-of-knowledge surveys & GIS.
Research Partners: Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries; South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity; Natal Sharks Board.
Funders: Save Our Seas Foundation; Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Supporters: OCEARCH; Dr. Neil Hammerschlag (Rosentiel School of Marine Science, University of Miami)
RecFishSA
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Project aim: To understand the impacts and importance of recreational elasmobranch fishing in South Africa.
Study sites: Western Cape Coast
Research techniques: conventional tagging, catch-data analysis, online and onsite surveys, educational workshops
Research Partners: South African Shore Angling Association, Western Cape Shore Angling Association
Funders: Save Our Seas Foundation, South African Shore Angling Association, Western Cape Shore Angling Association
Supporters: Ocean Research Institute (ORI), South African Shore Angling Association, Western Cape Shore Angling Association
Marine Ecology Research Programme (MERP)
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Project aim: collect baseline data on biodiversity, ecology and habitats of Walker Bay, South Africa.
Study sites: Walker Bay, Hermanus
Research techniques: boat- & shore-based cetacean & seabird surveys; rocky shore transects; baited remote underwater video (BRUV)
Focal research areas: Marine mammals & seabirds; apex predators; rocky shore ecology; reef ecology
Research Partners: Southern Right Charters












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