Marine Conservation in South Africa

Three of the most successful conservation organisation in South Africa showcase their work and share their success stories in this introduction to marine biology, marine ecology, marine science and marine conservation.

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Course curriculum

1. An Overview of South African Marine Conservation
2. Background on South African Conservation Laws
1. Safeguarding South African Marine Species
2. Threats to South African Marine Species
1. Successful Marine Conservation Strategies
2. Challenges to Marine Conservation in South Africa
1. Nature's Valley Trust
1. Marine Species Guide (Birds)
2. Coastal Birds
3. Shore Breeding Birds
4. Rivers and Estuaries
1. Marine Species Guide (Mammals)
2. Marine Strandings
1. Jelly Facts
1. Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust
2. Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust Overview
1. Marine Science
2. Underwater World
1. Penguin Introduction
2. African Penguin
3. African Penguin Emergency Response
4. African Penguin Medical Treatment
5. African Penguin Temporary Homes
6. African Penguin Feeding (Live)
1. Shark Introduction
2. Bronze Whaler Sharks
3. Bronze Whaler Sharks
4. Great White Sharks
5. Great White Sharks
6. Shark Tagging
7. Shark Tracking
8. Shark Identification
9. Shark Necropsies
10. Shark Monitoring
1. Whale Introduction
2. Whale Data Capture
1. Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation
1. Jellyfish
1. Seal Team
2. Seal Harbour Safefy
3. Seal Capture and Release
4. Seal Rescue (Case Study)
1. Shark Release
1. Turtle Preview
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2. Turtle Introduction
3. Turtle Team
4. Turtle Monitoring and Tasks
5. Turtle Feeding
6. Turtle Release Preparation
7. Turtle Transportation
8. Turtle Release
9. Turtle Release (June's Case Study)
10. Turtle Release (Yoshi's Case Study)
11. Turtle Conclusion
1. Cape Town's African Penguins
2. The Environments Supporting African Penguins
1. Penguin Quiz
2. Seal Quiz
3. Shark Release Quiz
4. Turtle Quiz
1. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Talitha 1)
2. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Talitha 2)
3. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Turtles with Maryke)
4. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Sharks with Paul)
5. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Seals)
6. Coastal Conservation Online Live (Jellies)
1. African Oystercatcher Breeding
2. Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter
3. Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation
4. Ghost Crabs
5. Sea Bird Populations
6. Artificial Nest Sites for Breeding Birds
7. Hot-Footing Eggs
8. Sea Bird Nesting Temperatures
9. Boat Based Whale Watching
10. Economic Valuation of Boat Based Whale Watching
11. Spatial and Temporal Variation in Wash-Up Egg Cases
12. Cape Gannet Egg Predation by Kelp Gulls
13. Cape Fur Seal Predation
14. Ground-Nesting Shorebirds
15. Kelp Gull
16. Anthropogenic Debris in the Nests of Kelp Gulls
1. The Future of Marine Conservation in South Africa
1. WWF - What is Biodiversity
2. WWF Biodiversity and Global Warming
3. UN Biodiversity - Marine Mammals
4. UN Biodiversity - People, Planet and Biodiversity
5. UN Biodiversity - Ocean Acidification
6. UN Biodiversity - Sustainable Oceans
7. UN Biodiversity - MPAs
8. UN Biodiversity - MPA and Fisheries
9. UN Biodiversity - Freshwater and Ocean Eco Systems
10. UN Biodiversity - Wetlands
11. EWT - Marine Noise Pollution
1. Dyer Island Conservation Trust
2. Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation - Penguins
3. Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation - Turtles
4. TOAF - Leave the Balloons Out of your Next Party
5. TOAF - Cut a Loop
6. TOAF - Straws
7. TOAF - Second-hand Goods
8. TOAF - Second-hand Goods
9. TOAF - Disposable Shopping Bag!
10. TOAF - Single-use Plastics
11. TOAF - SASSI Green List
12. What's Next? How to get Involved in TEP

About this course

£299.00
114 lessons
6.5 hours of video content

Course highlights

Multiple projects and instructors

A combination of projects and instructors providing multiple examples and perspectives.
On-demand lessons

No need to wait for drip-fed lessons or monthly releases. Watch, read and learn on replay any time you’re ready.
Dynamic content

Our dynamic lessons and content use all presentation methods possible. Some content will expand and grow and also be updated from time to time.
6.5 hours of video content

Video lessons, lectures, case studies, real life scenarios and live events.
365 days of access

With plenty of time to take advantage of all course content, you can learn at your own pace.
Contribute to conservation

Our courses are designed on a social enterprise principle - your money goes to protect wildlife and the causes you care about.

Course checklist

Marine Conservation in South Africa, presented by the Marine Dynamics, Dyer Island Conservation Trust, African Penguin & Seabird Rehabilitation Centre, Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and Nature's Valley Trust, and supported by other collaborating organisations and projects, is ideal for students of wildlife conservation and biosciences like ecology and zoology.

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Lesson Transcripts (on-demand)
Case Studies (on-demand)
Quizzes (on-demand)
Q&A Sessions (on demand)
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Course Instructors

Kellyn Whitehead

TEP Consultant Instructor

Kellyn had a passion for the natural world from a young age and her passion has only continued to grow! She studied her BSc and BSc Hons in biodiversity and ecology at Stellenbosch University. Since then, Kellyn has completed an MSc in Pollination ecology with the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Kellyn worked for Nature's Valley Trust from 2014 - 2022 overseeing their Fynbos research program and their volunteer and internship program.

The Expedition Project

The EXPEDITION Project is a team of volunteers and interns whose collaborative approach has brought together a collection of world-class online and in-person opportunities. Our online course team includes: Wildlife Vet Online co-founders - Dr Nirvana Leaver, Dr Isabel Beardwood, Dr Molly Buckmaster, Dr Katrina Shlyak and Dr Yashaswini Modak. Course transcripts and quality checks - Dr Nirvana Leaver, Dr Beth Worsely-Wildman, Caela Conroy, Layla Ruggles, Max Buchan, Dr Nicole Hartman, Orla Shipway, Karina Khatic, Joshua Howell, Emma Seed and Elli Verrochi. eBooks - Max Buchan, Dr Yashaswini Modak, Orla Shipway

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Introduction to Marine Conservation in South Africa

Marine Biodiversity in South Africa

Marine Conservation Practices and Strategies

PART 1: Nature's Valley Trust

Coastal Birds

Marine Mammals

Jellies

PART 2: Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust

Marine Research

Penguins

Sharks

Whales

PART 3: Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation

Jellyfish

Seals

Shark Release

Turtles

Penguins

Marine Quizzes

Marine Webinars

Research Papers

Conclusion

BONUS: Resources

Calls to Action

About this course

Multiple projects and instructors

On-demand lessons

Dynamic content

6.5 hours of video content

365 days of access

Contribute to conservation

£299.00

12 x £30.00

£299.00Wildlife Conservation in South Africa