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

25 Chapters · 114 Lessons

  1. 1

    Free Previews

    1. Penguin Preview Free preview
    2. Shark Release Preview Free preview
    3. Cape Fur Seals Preview Free preview
    4. Jellies Preview Free preview
    5. Marine Research Preview Free preview
    6. Shark Preview Free preview
    7. Whale Preview Free preview
    8. Plover Preview Free preview
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    Introduction to Marine Conservation in South Africa

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      An Overview of South African Marine Conservation

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      Background on South African Conservation Laws

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    Marine Biodiversity in South Africa

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      Safeguarding South African Marine Species

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      Threats to South African Marine Species

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    Marine Conservation Practices and Strategies

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      Successful Marine Conservation Strategies

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      Challenges to Marine Conservation in South Africa

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    PART 1: Nature's Valley Trust

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      Nature's Valley Trust

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    Coastal Birds

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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

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    Marine Mammals

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      Marine Species Guide (Mammals)

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      Marine Strandings

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    Jellies

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      Jelly Facts

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    PART 2: Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust

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      Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust

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      Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust Overview

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    Marine Research

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      Marine Science

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      Underwater World

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    Penguins

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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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    Sharks

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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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    Whales

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      Whale Introduction

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      Whale Data Capture

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    PART 3: Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

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      Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation

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    Jellyfish

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      Jellyfish

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    Seals

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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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      Shark Release

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    Turtles

    1. Turtle Preview Free preview
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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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    Penguins

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      Cape Town's African Penguins

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      The Environments Supporting African Penguins

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    Marine Quizzes

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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

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    Marine Webinars

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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 (Turtles with Maryke)

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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 (Jellies)

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    Research Papers

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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

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    Conclusion

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      The Future of Marine Conservation in South Africa

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    BONUS: Resources

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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

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    Calls to Action

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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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