ISSUE 01 - Magazine - Page 5
STORIES MADE UNDER PRESSURE / ISSUE 01
Join us on the DeepSea Channel as we travel to
Mossel Bay, South Africa to study the great white
shark population led by The Shark Research Unit
and Scienti昀椀c Researcher / Marine Biologist
Nicolaas Booyens The Shark Research Unit is a
shark and marine research and conservation
institute driven by a passionate team of shark
experts. Come experience on location, shark r
esearch, conservation and interactive education on
the DeepSea Channel.
“The sighting of a great white shark next to the boat
is a thrilling and awe-inspiring experience. These
magni昀椀cent creatures are one of the largest and
most powerful predators in the ocean, and being
in their presence is a humbling experience. The
sighting of a great white shark next to the boat also
presents a unique opportunity for researchers and
scientists to observe and study these animals up
close. By taking careful measurements,
photographs, and recordings, researchers can gain
valuable insights into the behaviour, movement
patterns, and physiology of great white sharks.
While the sight of a great white shark next to the
boat can be exhilarating, it’s important to remember that these are wild animals and should always
be treated with respect and caution.”
Currently, Nico manages the special projects at The Shark Unit facility, located in Mossel Bay. His roles includes
hosting great white research students, orientating
postgraduate students and managing data sets.
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Nicolaas Booyens / DeepSea Channel Research
Contributor and story producer.
Nico Booyens is an aspiring shark biologist who is
passionate about shark research and conservation,
including other Elasmobranch species. He graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a BSc (Honours) in Marine Biology.
