Marine Mammal and Acoustic Specialists
The Sea Search group is a collective of scientists and students with a strong academic background in the area of marine mammal science.
Our primary focus is the production of peer-reviewed scientific research and student training. We also provide specialist consultancy services and work with industry and government to promote conservation through effective management.
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Meet the faces behind Sea Search
We believe science should be accessible to everyone. That's why we support women in science and early-career researchers, and champion local South African talent within a team that reflects the truly international nature of our field, with members and collaborators from across the world.
“Seal rabies is kak”, Dr Tess Gridley
Through our research into Seal Health, our team has been at the forefront of the discovery of rabies in marine mammals in South Africa
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![A Cape fur seal on Pelican Point, Namibia]()
Cape Fur Seal Health
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![Distinctive fluke of a humpback whale diving - we add these photos into HappyWhale to identify animals and collaborate globally]()
Humpback Whale Ecology & Acoustic Behaviour
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![One of 30 odd killer whales seen off Saldanha Bay 2021. Biopsy samples were collected and these and the ID photos are being analysed by Aaron Barnes as part of his Phd]()
Killer Whales of Southern Africa
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![A dolphin swimming out of the water near a shoreline with buildings and a hill in the background.]()
Humpback Dolphin Conservation
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![Two orcas leaping out of the water near a sandy shoreline.]()
Heavisides Dolphin Population Dynamics
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![African Bioacoustics Community]()
African Bioacoustics Community
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![Namibian Dolphin Project]()
Namibian Dolphin Project
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![Sound Search - Acoustic training & Equipment]()
Sound Search - Acoustic Training & Equipment
Changing the world is possible.
We contribute by conducting primary research and applying it to conservation challenges, EIAs, and related areas.
Want to support our work or get involved?
However you choose to get involved, you're helping us keep South Africa's marine life heard and protected.
