Ocean Watch Marine scientists drum up support for shark sanctuaries Better policing of the shark-fin and product trade required, writes Laylaa Teixeira Sampaio. Written by rovingreporters September 25, 2022September 25, 2022
Biodiversity Ocean Watch From fear to fascination How Grant learnt to love the men in grey suits Written by Rio Button September 14, 2021December 4, 2021
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
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Bycatch threat to apex predators Shark and ray numbers are dwindling. Bottom trawling and a lack of government monitoring are adding to the problem, writes Katie Biggar Written by RR March 19, 2021April 15, 2021
Environment Training Writing a good story pitch So what? Why should we care? Written by rovingreporters December 4, 2020October 25, 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 How Old Oven Mitt capitalised on a famous exit (and came to the rescue of a struggling industry) Did orcas frighten away False Bay’s cow sharks and what became of the great whites? Marine biologist Leigh de Necker and the Shark Spotters research team, play sleuths Written by RR September 9, 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