Join a virtual dive to aid shark conservation in South Africa Posted by Anita Froneman on 21 October 2020 For anyone wanting to learn more about the world of sharks but not comfortable enough to swim up to them underwater, the perfect experience now exists. Cape Town-based marine biologist Justin Blake is inviting the curious to join him virtually as he goes about a day in the office, diving with these predators. View this post on Instagram Getting in close. After allowing the silvertip shark time to settle, a freediver approaches for the perfect shot. #shark #underwaterphotography #ocean #saveoursharks A post shared by This Aquatic Life (@justinblakephoto) on Jul 12, 2014 at 4:16am PDT The best part is, all proceeds go to the RockHopper Fund which sustains the African Shark Conservation Lab. ‘Through a selection of photo’s and video’s this live online experience will take you on an adventure on and under the ocean to tag and track large sharks. Once we find them, we’ll take skin and blood samples and implant satellite, archival and acoustic tags,’ Blake writes on his Airbnb Experience profile. ‘Once we’ve discovered a thing or two about these animals, you’ll learn the logistics of filming them and have all of your burning questions answered (Are sharks aggressive? Do we really want MORE sharks in the ocean!?). ‘Most importantly, you’ll become part of our efforts to protect and restore marine ecosystems while understanding how you can have a positive influence on the ocean and world around you.’ Blake’s experience is one of the most popular activities on the online platform, and one of the Top 10 Airbnb Online Experiences globally, according to Business Insider. To date, he has raised over R150,000 for shark conservation. Experiences start form R300 per person, and Blake hosts up to 100 guests per dive session via Zoom. Kids sessions and private sessions are also available. Click here to learn more. Also read: The 5 best South African experiences on Airbnb Picture: Unsplash/Unrelated Related Posts Extinct & Endangered: world’s rarest insects captured in microscopic detail 16 March 2023 A collaboration between photographer, Levon Biss, and the American Museum of Natural History featured photos... read more Dutch tech company develops AI-powered anti-poaching camera 2 March 2023 EWT successfully challenges classification of wild animals as livestock 23 February 2023 Several previously classified animals as “landrace” breeds and managed as livestock will soon have their... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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