Staff Spotlight: Tracey Fourie

The Dyer Island Conservation Trust was founded in 2006 by Wilfred Chivell. The Dyer Island Conservation Trust delivers unique conservation and research programmes in the fragile and critically important marine eco-system at the southern-most tip of Africa. Here we strive to protect the largest surviving colonies of the endangered African Penguin whose numbers are at an all-time low; the globally important breeding and calving grounds of the Southern Right Whale; and, the world's densest populations of the vulnerable Great White Shark

We want to educate people about the sharks and other marine animals to ensure that these volunteers go back to their own countries and educate their community, family and friends on the importance of the oceans and it’s animals. Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and also to have a life changing experience. We need volunteers to bring with their own initiatives and ideas on how we can also strive to do the best for the sharks and other marine animals.

It’s multi-pronged approach to conservation research and education. Any research projects we do must contribute to the conservation of the species. Scientific research can reveal the answers we need to guide conservation decisions by government. We believe in educating our youth and support the eco schools programme in our area. We are also the only animal rescue centre in the area. We also host conferences bringing together international scientists.

Someone with a passion and love for the ocean and marine life. Someone that does not mind getting their hands dirty and willingness to help where ever they can be it for animals or the community. Eager to learn and be able to be flexible.

Further support to valuable research. If we can grow our funding, we can support this by offering relevant grants. We plan to have a Marine Educational and Resource Centre which will draw together scientists and scholars and in turn create employment.