Cape Town: Marine Big 5 Ocean Safari & Research Expedition

Join a marine research expedition in False Bay, Cape Town, and help marine scientists deploy underwater cameras, search for the Marine Big 5, and sample for microplastics in the ocean. Explore False Bay by sea, take in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula and Cape Point from the sea, and search for seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, penguins, and more.

Meet your guide and marine biologists at the meeting point and set out on your adventure. Learn about the kelp forest and its threats and how you can help protect it.

Help the marine biologists deploy underwater cameras and search for the Marine Big 5. Learn about the marine life in the area and the importance of the ocean.

Sample for microplastics in the ocean and learn about the impact of plastic pollution on the ocean. Get a guided snorkel in the Great African Sea Forest and see the marine life up close.

Although projects vary depending on what data can be collected, your trip will not only be an enjoyable adventure, a scenic tour but also contribute towards the conservation and research of this incredibly biodivers spot.