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Author: Media & Communication, Faculty of Science
Published: 07/04/2021
The SharkSafe Barrier, an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional shark-control programmes, have withstood two years of testing in Réunion s bay of St Paul. This is part of ongoing efforts by the island s shark security centre
Centre Sécurité Requin (CSR) to find a workable and eco-friendly solution to the island s shark crisis.
The SharkSafe Barrier
TM technology, originally developed in South Africa, bio-mimicks a thick forest of kelp. Combined with shark-repellent magnets to further deter sharks, the technology has been undergoing rigorous testing in South Africa and The Bahamas since 2012, with the results of these tests published in various peer reviewed scientific journals.