Ocean Watch New wave of enviro journos go big Our first Ocean Watch writing competition produced a series of captivating stories on all things rays and sharks. Natalie dos Santos salutes the winning entries. Written by RR May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Ocean Watch Detail on the devils: rare ray discovered on South Coast ‘Hightly endangered’ shortfin devil rays have been found in large numbers off KZN. Brent Lindeque spoke to ray researcher Michelle Carpenter Written by RR May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Ocean Watch A shiver of sharks: Old stories tell another truth Indigenous cultures venerated sharks, with a rich mythology that aided their preservation. It’s a lesson we can draw from today, writes Lisa Cloete Written by RR September 21, 2020April 10, 2021
Ocean Watch Killer story: welcome twist to a tired old tale Are South Africans warming to sharks? Roving Reporter, Natalie dos Santos, brings some heartening news from our chilly winter seas, even as fears grow for the future of these apex predators. Written by RR July 17, 2020April 10, 2021
Environment Training Close up and personal: Writing competition sheds light on ancient ocean species Roving Reporters’ first Ocean Watch writing competition is shedding light on how sharks and rays have adapted over 400 million years. But many could now be on the brink of extinction – an issue featuring in several story pitches we have received so far. Written by rovingreporters July 15, 2020July 15, 2020
Ocean Watch RAY TO GO: Aspiring science writers invited to explore sharky waters Should we give a rat’s ass that many species of rays and sharks could be on the brink of extinction? Are people actually part of any “man-eating sharks” diet? Written by rovingreporters July 4, 2020April 10, 2021