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Black Marlin Dissection – January 2025

An early morning departure from Kleinbaai Harbour on 20 January, with the initial goal of deploying underwater video systems, took a turn as news arrived that a large, deceased fish was found floating in Jouberstdam, brought to our attention by fisherman Johan Stoop. The team on board research vessel Lwazi, consisting of skippers Hennie Odendaal and Dickie Chivell, marine biologist Amy [...]

January 30th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Baited Remote Underwater Video Deployments – 2024

Through the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and Marine Dynamics Academy, baited remote underwater videos, otherwise known as BRUVs are deployed within the wider Dyer Island ecosystem on board research vessel, Lwazi. The deployment rigs consist of a metal structure, on which bait canisters are attached. These bait canisters are made utilising PVC pipe, with drilled holes allowing the scent of the [...]

September 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|

Shortfin Mako Shark Dissection – September 2024

On Friday 13th of September, a Shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) was retrieved by the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and Marine Dynamics Academy team from Die Dam. Local residents alerted the team of the stranding the evening of 12 September, where the Mako could be seen in good condition. Operations manager, Hennie Otto, marine biologist, Amy Webber and Marine Dynamics Academy [...]

September 23rd, 2024|Uncategorized|

International Coastal Clean-up Day: Volunteers Unite for a Sweeping Success at Danger Point

In celebration of International Coastal Clean-up Day, a project of Ocean Conservancy, the team at Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT), in partnership with Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours, Marine Dynamics Academy, African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, and a host of other dedicated organisations and volunteers, came together to make a tangible difference to our coastal environment at Danger Point. #Seathechange [...]

September 21st, 2024|Uncategorized|

Marine Protected Areas Day 2024

At the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT), our mission is to protect and preserve the remarkable marine environment of Gansbaai, South Africa. Founded in 2006 by Marine Dynamics CEO Wilfred Chivell, the Trust is dedicated to ensuring the long-term future of the species and habitats within the Great Dyer Island area. The Importance of Declaring the Great Dyer Island Area an [...]