The Save Our Seas Foundation is already pursuing practices, programmes and a proactive philosophy to help educate and create public awareness of the need to take responsibility to protect and preserve that which is truly the last frontier.

The production of interactive television documentaries (filmed in state-of-the-art high definition video) has already begun and a series of educational textbooks for young people (printed in at least ten different languages) is underway.

Funding for a number of projects has been approved and in a most cases research is already in progress.

To find out more information, please select from the list of projects below:

Grey Seas –“life on the edge” schools version

The adaptation of a compelling wildlife documentary concerning the persecution of the Grey Seals of Blanket Island to be used as an education tool in Irish schools.

Culture of mussels for food and improvements in water quality.

Culture of mussels and other bivalves for food and improvements in water quality.

Dive into your imagination

The production of a DVD targeting young children (and their parents) educating them about the Ocean through creative stories.

Population ecology and genetic sharks in the sea of Cortez

Population ecology and genetic sharks in the sea of Cortez (gulf of California)

The wise Public Awareness DVD

An educational DVD to be incorporated in the Royal Yachting association green/blue environmental initiative to show small boat uses how to interact correctly with marina life

Sevengill sharks case study

The role of higher trophic level predators on inshore ecosystems and their interactions with fisheries: A case study examining seven gill sharks (Notorynchus cepedilutus).

Population structure of the Blue Whales in the Gulf of California

Population structure of the Blue Whales in the Gulf of California

Maldivian Manta Ray project

Components of the Maldivian manta ray lifecycle including population dynamics, spatial and temporal movement, reproductive biology and feeding behaviour

Tracking the fastest shark

The movements and behaviour of the short fin Mako (Isurus Qxyrinchus) in the Atlantic ocean.

Lobster conservation in the UK

To foster a nurturing attitude towards Lobster population amongst Fishermen, and further involve the fishing community in the National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) stock enhancement programme.

Population structure and biology of Manta rays (Manta birostris) along the Mozambican coastline

A five year post doctorate study, funded by the SOSF, into the migration patterns of the giant Manta Rays (Manta birostris) off the cost of Mozambique.

Creating a nature reserve in the Red Sea

Creating a natural reserve in the Red Sea, off the coast of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with extensive research projects into the ecology of reef fauna and flora and a postgraduate study (in conjunction with London University) on the tagging, migration, behaviour and population dynamics of the little known silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis).

Giant manta ray migration in Mexico

Supporting research trips to satellite tag and collect DNA samples from the giant manta rays (Manta birostris) in a remote area off the coast of Mexico. This project will support continuous research on the manta population diversity to help determine migration patterns and hopefully reduce the impact of fishing on these unique animals.

Sharkworld at the South African Museum of Natural History

Sponsorship of Sharkworld, a modern new gallery at the South African Museum of Natural History in Cape Town, South Africa. This exhibit will help identify the origin, evolution and diversity of sharks worldwide and dispel many of the negative myths about their behaviour.

Protecting hammerhead sharks in Costa Rica

Providing a patrol boat for the Costa Rica Parks Authority of Cocos Island, a nature reserve off the coast of Costa Rica that will allow park rangers to arrest illegal fishing boats which have caught thousands of scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini), threatening this fragile eco-system.

Releasing Maxine, a ragged tooth shark, back to the sea

Releasing Maxine, a ragged tooth shark (Carcharias taurus), from the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa back to the sea in 2004. Her release (satellite-tagged) back into the wild will provide information about the migration and habits of the ragged tooth shark community and the dangers they face. Her movements will be tracked on the internet via satellite.

Studying the behavioural ecology of white sharks

Researching the behavioural ecology of white sharks (Carcharadon carcharias) at Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa to gain an insight into the predatory behaviour and swimming patterns of these mysterious creatures. This will allow scientists and the authorities to establish guidelines for the protection of these endangered animals.

Basking Shark Conservation Clyde Area

Proposal to focus on a basking shark population to provide key information for the species conservation and management.

Behavioural Ecology Great White Sharks

A study of the behavioural ecology of great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) around a cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) colony including the behavioural response of great white sharks and cape fur seals to eco-tourism activities.

AV Theatre for Sharkworld

The revised Sharkworld exhibit includes a new audio-visual theatre enabling a wider variety of content to be shown.

Maxine Science, Education & Awareness Project

AfriOceans Conservation Alliance, committed to the conservation and the sustainability of Africa’s oceans has setup a project aimed at educating children about the challenges facing marine life.

Sisbro Adventures High Definition Video

In order for future generations to protect the ocean’s natural resources, they must first develop an awareness and sensitivity to the ocean. Only then can they begin to take ownership of the ocean’s problems and ultimately develop the empowerment skills to take action to save it. Only after becoming aware of the ocean can they learn to love it and value it.

Research and Conservation of Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins in Mozambique

Our research conducted in Bazaruto Archipelago in 2003 shows that humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) are very rare in this region. The project aims to learn more about these beautiful animals and the challenges facing them.

WildAid High Definition Documentary for China

China is already the world’s largest consumer of many products derived from endangered or threatened species – from tiger bone to shark fin. Traditional use of wild resources coupled with increased buying power has reduced or eliminated many local wildlife populations and draws unsustainably from other countries globally.

Habitat Studies of Satellite Tagged Bull Sharks

Project that studies the habitat of the satellite tagged bull sharks.

Siren Song - Manatees in Peril: High Definition Documentary

"Siren Song: Manatees in Peril" is a 15 minute high definition video for educational distribution and plasma-screen viewing at major manatee educational/observation destinations in Florida, including a unique Spanish-language version for Hispanic audiences.

Ecology and Conservation of Whale Sharks in the Seychelles

The project will study the occurrence, behaviour and conservation biology of whale shark (Rhincodon typus) in Seychelles waters, with a view to developing a management strategy for the species both in that region and in the wider Indian Ocean.

Maxine's Journey Documentary

Caught in a shark net off the South African coast, Maxine, a ragged tooth shark, (Carcharias taurus) struggles desperately for her life. Her frantic attempts to free herself cause the net to cut deeper into her flesh. Ironically, the very men who placed the trap, rescue her hours later. They tag her and release her. Scarred, but lucky to be alive, she continues along her breeding path.

Tiger Sharks off the Kwazulu-Natal Coast

As a result of a possible increase in the local abundance of tiger sharks, the potential danger to humans, (both bathers and divers) and the threat of exploitation in other African countries there is an urgent need to understand both the short and long-term movement patterns of tiger sharks off the Kwazulu-Natal coast. This study aims to understand the behaviour, movements and residency patterns of tiger sharks through a series of integrated telemetry studies and underwater observations primarily based off a reef 50km south of Durban, the Aliwal Shoal.