Marine Dynamics crowned winner of the ATTA® Marine Impact Award

Marine Dynamics Shark and Whale Tours has been honoured with the ATTA® Marine Impact Award during the Experience Africa Travel Conference in London on 23 June 2025. The award recognises organisations making a tangible difference in protecting Africa’s marine and coastal environments while fostering long-term community benefits.

Accepting the award on behalf of Marine Dynamics was Fern Montgomery, Sales Director in London at 3Sixty Luxury Marketing, a valued tourism partner and friend.

Now in its inaugural year, the ATTA® Marine Impact Award shines a spotlight on organisations whose marine or coastal initiatives have measurable impacts on conservation, education and community engagement along Africa’s coastlines.

Marine Dynamics is a leader in marine eco-tourism in Gansbaai, South Africa. Over the past 25 years, the organisation has seamlessly combined shark cage diving and whale-watching with marine science, education, pollution initiatives, and community empowerment. Its ecosystem includes the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS), the Marine Dynamics Academy volunteer programme, and a tourism hub at the Great White House.

By leveraging tour-based marine observations and partnerships with marine biologists, Marine Dynamics has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers, advancing understanding of key species and informing conservation policy

The organisers took time to commend all finalists, celebrating their inspiring efforts to safeguard marine and coastal habitats across Africa. Marine Dynamics joins a strong field of finalists, and the company wishes to extend sincere thanks to ATTA® for providing a powerful platform to showcase and amplify the work of incredible tourism companies making a positive difference for nature and people.

Chris Mears, CEO ATTA® Events, Fern Montgomery, Sales Director in London at 3Sixty Luxury Marketing and Ian Anderson, also 3Sixty Luxury Marketing.

This international award proudly promotes South Africa as a world‑class tourism destination, highlighting how responsible wildlife experiences and conservation-focused travel offer not only breathtaking encounters but also drive environmental stewardship and local empowerment.

“This award is a testament to what’s possible when conservation and tourism are united with purpose,” said Wilfred Chivell, CEO of Marine Dynamics and Founder of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. “Over 25 years, our team’s commitment to scientific research, local upliftment, and marine stewardship has established a new model for sustainable tourism. We are honoured to receive this international recognition and inspired to continue protecting our ocean heritage.”

For more information, visit: ATTA® for Action Awards