Entrepreneurship for the Ocean
Dont you ever wish you had a marine biologist on hand?
Your’e not alone.
Its difficult separating fact from fiction, CGI from AI, Sensation from the truth.
We combat misinformation through interactive, ocean-related Experiences designed to involve those interested in rewilding and celebrating our salty seas.
These experience fund our science & conservation meaning bookings contribute to our work.
We’re curious, solutions-driven, hopeful, and often salty.
Our NGO works with marine scientists, activists, leaders, the youth, and the curious among us to
celebrate scientific discoveries and the solutions they enable.
We have more than 14 years experience in Science, Tourism and Conservation.
Real life Marine Biologists, eager to share our stories with you.
Coming soon to a reserve near you.
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What started as a one-man tourism business became a place for like-minded people to acknowledge a shared mission.
We provide world-class experiences for travel & nature enthusiasts, just like you!
Marine Reserves - healthy places that heal and spill into surrounding waters. Learn How.
We cannot restore healthy and abundant oceans alone, so we’re growing a community of concerned individuals who have a passion for the ocean and protecting her remarkable creatures: one RockHopper experience at a time.
Pic: The RockHopper Academy Meets National Geographic Explorer, Shamier Magmoet
“RockHopper is the brilliant invention of Justin Blake, who has entranced a multitude of tourists with his joyous knowledge about the riches of our coastline, and whose ‘Just On Marine’ newsletter is a fount of information.”
— Professor George Branch, Marine biologist & author: Living Shores and Two Oceans
Justin Blake
I’ve been captivated by fish and the ocean since I can remember.
A fascination for sharks & large open ocean spaces drew me to a vibrant reserve in Mozambique, and a little-understood population of large fish & sharks. Once there I, quite simply, fell in love with this exceptional place.
I’ve spent my career trying to better understand and protect the ocean. Working on blue chip documentaries from the upcoming BBC’s Planet Earth III to Netflix’s Our Planet - pioneering new ways to share the secret lives of sharks with the world.
Working with an incredible team of professionals and enthusiasts here at RockHopper, we connect our guests with the ocean through storytelling and unique experiences. We’re on a mission to create healthy and abundant oceans - ensuring a brighter tomorrow for all.
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Video: Martine Reserves Work, we just need more of them. Animation by Jamy Silver
