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24 June 2020 - Going Live with Dickie Chivell & Ralph Watson​​​​​​​

24 June 2020 - Going Live with Dickie Chivell & Ralph Watson​​​​​​​

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24 June 2020 - Going Live with Dickie Chivell & Ralph Watson

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Topic: Mark-Recapture Techniques

Date: 24 June 2020

Time: 18:00

Tag, You're it! Using Mark-Recapture to answer important ecological questions about sharks.

This week Dickie Chivell will talk with PhD candidate, Ralph Watson, about mark-recapture techniques, what it can tell us about the ecology of sharks, and how we use different variations at Marine Dynamics.

Ralph was born in Johannesburg but raised in the Netherlands. He has worked in the marine biology field for 8 years and is absolutely passionate about sharks. Ralph joined the Marine Dynamics team in Gansbaai as Marine biologist and guide.

24 June 2020 - Going Live with Dickie Chivell & Ralph Watson​​​​​​​

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours is an award-winning ecotourism and marine company in Gansbaai, South Africa. Dedicated to delivering outstanding marine experiences while preserving the environment, Marine Dynamics Shark Tours specialises in thrilling shark cage diving and Marine Big 5 tours. Marine Dyna...

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