The Journal
Stories from the frontline.
Field reports from the Change Agents on our map: the research, the rescues and the people behind them.
29 October 2026 · Aliwal Shoal Turtles · 2 min read
Getting to Know the Turtles of Aliwal Shoal
Nelson Mandela University researcher Natalie dos Santos is finding out where Aliwal Shoal's green turtles and hawksbills come from, where they go, and what they do for the reef.
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29 October 2026 · Dyer Island Trust
Protecting Dyer Island, from Penguins to Great Whites
From artificial penguin nests to a shark-tracking array that spans more than 2,300 km of coastline, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust turns research into action off Gansbaai.
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24 October 2026 · ORI
Following Sharks Across Borders
Dr Ryan Daly and the ORI team track threatened sharks and rays between South Africa and Mozambique. The data shows these animals do not stop at the border.
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23 October 2026 · SAAMBR
SAAMBR at 75: Science, Rescue and Learning on the Durban Coast
Seventy-five years after it was founded, SAAMBR still runs on one idea: understand the ocean, care for its animals, and bring people closer to both.
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