Learn about the key principles of marine biology, ecology, and science in South Africa.

Hear from top conservation organizations and projects on their successful strategies.

Join the movement to protect and preserve South Africa's marine species.

Overview of South African Marine Conservation

This online course, presented by the leading organizations in marine conservation, provides an in-depth introduction to the world of marine biology, ecology, and science in South Africa. Discover the challenges and successes of safeguarding marine species, and learn about the future of conservation efforts in this beautiful country. Coastal bird conservation Marine mammal conservation Coastal conservation Understanding jellies Penguin conservation Shark conservation Whale conservation Seal conservation Turtle conservation PLUS: Marine biodiversity, practices and strategies

Course Curriculum

24 Chapters · 106 Lessons

  1. 1
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      An Overview of South African Marine Conservation

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      Background on South African Conservation Laws

  2. 2
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      Safeguarding South African Marine Species

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      Threats to South African Marine Species

  3. 3
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      Successful Marine Conservation Strategies

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      Challenges to Marine Conservation in South Africa

  4. 4
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      Nature's Valley Trust

  5. 5
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      Marine Species Guide (Birds)

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      Coastal Birds

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      Shore Breeding Birds

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      Rivers and Estuaries

  6. 6
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      Marine Species Guide (Mammals)

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      Marine Strandings

  7. 7
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      Jelly Facts

  8. 8
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      Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust

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      Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust Overview

  9. 9
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      Marine Science

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      Underwater World

  10. 10
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      Penguin Introduction

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      African Penguin

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      African Penguin Emergency Response

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      African Penguin Medical Treatment

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      African Penguin Temporary Homes

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      African Penguin Feeding (Live)

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      Shark Introduction

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      Bronze Whaler Sharks

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      Bronze Whaler Sharks

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      Great White Sharks

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      Great White Sharks

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      Shark Tagging

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      Shark Tracking

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      Shark Identification

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      Shark Necropsies

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      Shark Monitoring

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      Whale Introduction

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      Whale Data Capture

  13. 13
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      Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation

  14. 14
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      Jellyfish

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      Seal Team

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      Seal Harbour Safefy

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      Seal Capture and Release

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      Seal Rescue (Case Study)

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      Shark Release

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      Turtle Introduction

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      Turtle Team

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      Turtle Monitoring and Tasks

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      Turtle Feeding

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      Turtle Release Preparation

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      Turtle Transportation

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      Turtle Release

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      Turtle Release (June's Case Study)

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      Turtle Release (Yoshi's Case Study)

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      Turtle Conclusion

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      Cape Town's African Penguins

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      The Environments Supporting African Penguins

  19. 19
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      Penguin Quiz

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      Seal Quiz

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      Shark Release Quiz

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      Turtle Quiz

  20. 20
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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Talitha 1)

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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Talitha 2)

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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Sharks with Paul)

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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Seals)

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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Maryke)

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      Coastal Conservation Online Live (Jellies)

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      African Oystercatcher Breeding

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      Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter

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      Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation

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      Ghost Crabs

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      Sea Bird Populations

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      Artificial Nest Sites for Breeding Birds

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      Hot-Footing Eggs

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      Sea Bird Nesting Temperatures

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      Boat Based Whale Watching

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      Economic Valuation of Boat Based Whale Watching

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      Spatial and Temporal Variation in Wash-Up Egg Cases

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      Cape Gannet Egg Predation by Kelp Gulls

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      Cape Fur Seal Predation

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      Ground-Nesting Shorebirds

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      Kelp Gull

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      Anthropogenic Debris in the Nests of Kelp Gulls

  22. 22
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      The Future of Marine Conservation in South Africa

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      WWF - What is Biodiversity

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      WWF Biodiversity and Global Warming

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      UN Biodiversity - Marine Mammals

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      UN Biodiversity - People, Planet and Biodiversity

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      UN Biodiversity - Ocean Acidification

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      UN Biodiversity - Sustainable Oceans

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      UN Biodiversity - MPAs

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      UN Biodiversity - MPA and Fisheries

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      UN Biodiversity - Freshwater and Ocean Eco Systems

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      UN Biodiversity - Wetlands

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      EWT - Marine Noise Pollution

  24. 24
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      Dyer Island Conservation Trust

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      Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation - Penguins

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      Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation - Turtles

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      TOAF - Leave the Balloons Out of your Next Party

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      TOAF - Cut a Loop

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      TOAF - Straws

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      TOAF - Second-hand Goods

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      TOAF - Second-hand Goods

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      TOAF - Disposable Shopping Bag!

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      TOAF - Single-use Plastics

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      TOAF - SASSI Green List

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      What's Next? How to get Involved in TEP

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