Understand, discover, explore, conserve.
South African Marine Predator Lab
About Us
The South African Marine Predator Lab was conceived through the vision of Marine Scientists not only to study the marine world’s natural wonders, but also to conserve them. With a plethora of the world's most awe-inspiring ocean predators cruising Southern Africa’s coastal and offshore waters, SAMPLA’s mission can be described in four words: Explore, Discover, Understand and Conserve these marine marvels. Through rigorous science, inspiring expeditions, enlightening media projects, and education we strive to reach these goals.
Our Mission
To produce world class research discoveries that will inspire passion and create awareness on the need to understand and conserve the marine predators and ecosystems of the world.
SAMPLA Latest News Updates
New Blog Update
Sunday June 22nd, 2008
Cape fur seals are readily abundant here in the chilly waters off the coast of South Africa. In the heart of Mossel Bay lies an island that 4400 seals have colonized and made their resting spot. Unfortunately for the fur seals, there is a constant patrol of great white sharks.
Sampla Photo Gallery
Official Sampla Photographs
A picture can say a thousand words, but when it comes to Great White Sharks the only words we hear from people are gasps of amazement! We're constantly updating our Photograph Gallery section with the latest images from our Research Projects and general White Shark related activities.
New Research Projects
We recently uploaded a selection of new Research projects, including materials regarding the following species:
- The Great White Shark
- The Bull Shark
- The Indian Ocean Bottlenose Dolphin
- The Cape Fur Seal