Conservation
We protect what we love.
Cleanup Initiative
Be part of our conservation project by raising awareness as well as giving hands-on help.
We recently went out to do some cleanup skin dives (snorkel diving) as well as cleanups at dive sites in and around our town, Gordon’s Bay. There’s a lot of trash in and around the water that needs to be removed and we decided to open up this event to the public making it a community effort.
Everyone is welcome, divers and non-divers. Please keep an eye on our Facebook Events page for the Dive Site Cleanup dates.
Gloves and bags will be provided.
We Protect what we Love... be part of the movement!
You can also help by sharing this initiative on your social platforms.
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We are passionate about conserving the ocean and marine life.
Here are the projects we have joined forces with.
Get involved today!
Dive Against Debris®
Don’t let your dives go to waste! Grab your mesh bag, scuba gear, and data card to make #EveryDiveaSurveyDive!
Project AWARE’s flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris®, empowers scuba divers to remove marine debris from the ocean and report data on the types, quantities, and locations of materials collected.
Since the program’s launch in 2011, more than 50,000 divers have participated in Dive Against Debris in 114 countries around the world, reporting over 1 million pieces of trash. As the only underwater debris data collection program of its kind, Dive Against Debris both improves the health of ocean ecosystems through localized volunteer efforts and provides valuable information about underwater debris to help inform policy change.
Explore the Dive Against Debris Map
Discover the types and amounts of debris scuba divers around the world have removed and reported from underwater environments since 2011.
Join us!
Do you need a buddy or like-minded group to dive in with? Join us on our Dive Against Debris dives.
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for these events.
Become a PADI Professional
Join our Career Development Program. PADI Professionals have the unique power to influence those around them, paving the way to a future where humanity lives in balance with the ocean. As leaders, you play a pivotal role in advancing PADI's conservation strategy and saving our communities and livelihoods.
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Sharklife Conservation
Sharklife addresses the alarming exploitation of both shark populations and ocean fisheries in South African waters. We actively engage the urgent need for research and protection of many marine species. The role of the “apex” or top predator in an ecosystem can not be underestimated. The depletion or removal of sharks is likely to destabilize marine ecosystems and affect prey species in ways that cannot currently be predicted.
A once abundant wilderness brimming with life is being plundered at an alarming rate with little understanding or consideration of the possible consequences. The severe lack of public awareness surrounding marine issues is paving the way to an ecological disaster on a global scale.
Threats facing sharks
Threats facing Shark populations worldwide are increasing in intensity and scale. Sharks are slow growing and have low reproduction rates, this makes them vulnerable and populations can collapse rapidly, yet take decades to recover.
Why Conserve Sharks?
The role of the “apex” or top predator in an ecosystem can not be underestimated. The depletion or removal of sharks is likely to destabilize marine ecosystems and affect prey species in ways that cannot currently be predicted.
"Understanding shark behaviour and biology is the first step towards conserving them."
Shark Workshops
It's FREE!
Shark Courses
Sharklife has been developing high quality educational shark materials since 2007. You can choose from any of the shark courses which are designed to introduce students to a range of shark species with great quizzes and exams to help you learn.
Shark Workshops
It's FREE!
5 Different Shark Species:
- Ragged-tooth Shark
- Tiger Shark
- Bull Shark
- Hammerhead Shark
- Whale Shark
Workshops consist of:
- Sessions are once a week on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 20:30 (Please see our Facebook Events for dates)
- 3 weeks per shark (3 Sessions)
- Informal classroom presentation & discussions
- Light refreshments
- Short exam
The Shark Workshops are presented at our Dive & Conservation Center in Gordon's Bay, or on location if requested. Click on the Book Now button below to let us know that you will be joining.
Enquire about the Shark Workshops
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page for the next Shark Workshop Event.
Online Shark Courses
Click here for more information about Sharklife's online shark courses.
Cleanup Initiative
Be part of our dive site cleanup conservation project by raising awareness as well as giving hands-on help. Everyone is welcome, divers and non-divers.
We Protect what we Love... be part of the movement!
SharkLife Conservation
Understanding shark behaviour and biology is the first step towards conserving them.
Aim 1
To develop a compassionate desire to conserve sharks by replacing the "Jaws" syndrome with positive understanding and respect. Aim 2
Reduce anthropogenic threats to over exploited marine species by increasing awareness and encouraging sustainable seafood choices. Aim 3
Evolve shark populations into sustainable living resources by promoting educational ocean experiences for all South African’s. Dive Against Debris®
Project AWARE’s flagship citizen-science program, Dive Against Debris®, empowers scuba divers to remove marine debris from the ocean and report data on the types, quantities and locations of materials collected.
Do you need a buddy or like-minded group to dive in with? Join us on our Dive Against Debris dives.
Sodwana Bay & Protea Banks
Shark & Dive Conservation Tour
Join us!
This tour will take place in KZN where we combine a visit to Sodwana Bay with Protea Banks. Experience the beautiful reefs of Sodwana Bay coupled with the famous sharks of Protea Banks.
See Travel Package
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