Just On Marine

A fortnightly ocean briefing from the field

Field stories, ocean news, and conservation notes from shark scientist and marine guide Justin Blake — sent every two weeks from Cape Town.

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Ocean news that matters

Short, hopeful stories with context: what happened, why it matters, and what it means.

What you’ll get

Field notes from Africa

First-hand updates from dives, coastlines, wildlife encounters, and conservation projects.

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Simple ways to notice, share, support, or help the ocean.

About Justin

marine biologist, shark scientist, and founder of RockHopper Fund NGO in Cape Town.

Justin Blake

Just On Marine brings together what I learn in the field: the wildlife, the science, the people, and the hope behind the work.

Praise


“RockHopper is the brilliant invention of Justin Blake... whose ‘Just On Marine’ newsletter is a fount of information.”
— Prof George Branch, marine biologist and author of Living Shores and Two Oceans

Proffessor George Branch

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