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Oceans Research Institute
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Oceans Research provides innovative & dynamic research relevant to the management & conservation of Southern Africa's sharks & marine mammals.
A magical moment today — a Sousa plumbea (Indian Ocean humpback dolphin) stayed with our boat for nearly two hours, curious and playful the entire time. Even with a deformed beak, it looked healthy and full of energy.
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🦈 Not all sharks fit the story you’ve been told.

Here, you can see just how gentle these incredible animals truly are — simply cruising around our boat, curious and calm.
November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🎣 Why do we teach so many fishing methods?

Because every technique reveals something unique about the ocean. 🌊
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🦈 Safely tagging and releasing a dark shyshark

This little dark shyshark (Haploblepharus pictus) was one of our recent tag-and-release encounters along the South African coast.
November 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🎮 Steady hands, clear focus.
During our drone training course, students practice fine motor skills and precision piloting — essential for capturing high-quality imagery and accurate data in the field.
October 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🌙 Tonight, we swapped sun caps for headlamps and joined Justin from Saltlife Mossel Bay for a night fishing adventure. The swell was heavy, and the chill set in, but the excitement kept us warm!
September 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM