Blog

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

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

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours

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

Join our research team tonight on Facebook or Youtube.

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...

View Profile

What is Xplorio?

Xplorio is your local connection allowing you to find anything and everything about a town.

Watch the Gansbaai Video
Read More

Recent Posts

Daily Blog: 23 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 23 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

After a few days of not going out at sea due to bad weather conditions, we are back and ready for what the day will bring. 

Daily Blog: 14 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 14 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

An early departure to get ahead of the wind picking up during the afternoon, with low swell for the morning. 

Daily Blog: 08 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 08 April 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

What a beautiful day out on the water, with sunshine and calm seas! 

Daily Blog: 24 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 24 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

A late morning departure from Kleinbaai Harbour, with high spirits and good conditions. 

Daily Blog: 17 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 17 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

We had a fabulous day out on the water today with a variety of different marine species.

Daily Blog: 11 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Daily Blog: 11 March 2026 | Shark Cage Diving...

A warm day on the water today! We launched for Kleinbaai Harbour and after a short drive in the bay, we had an AMAZING sighting!