Episode 6 of Green Noise - a video podcast series by CapeNature - is packed with incredible stories from Wilfred Chivell, CEO of Marine Dynamics and a true sea dog of Gansbaai. Dive deep into his past as a spear fisherman, wreck diver, culminating in the astonishing discovery of an 18th-century Danish shipwreck laden with Swedish plate money.


Beyond the treasure, Wilfred shares his inspiring journey from losing everything in 1998 to building Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises, companies that aren’t just about whale watching and shark cage diving, but are at the forefront of marine conservation. Hear how their work directly funds vital research, protects endangered species like sharks and penguins, and creates life-changing experiences for visitors, including a mind-blowing encounter with the now-famous orcas, Port and Starboard. This episode reveals how every marine adventure fuels critical conservation efforts and benefits local communities in the Western Cape.