Seaside communities whose recreational activities and tourism economy are vested in the attractiveness of our coast are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of plastic pollution. Bigger than aesthetics and sea life being entangled or accidentally eating plastic, new research shows how plastic is part of OUR food chain. It breaks up into micro particles that are … [Read more...]
Fantastic beach times and celebrations ahead
The City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department, will launch the start of its Blue Flag Beach Season on Friday 30 November at Muizenberg Beach on SABC2 Morning Live from 06:00 until 08:00. The launch will also showcase the Festive Season Readiness Beach Festival which starts on Saturday 1 December on the same beach. This is part of a programme to showcase … [Read more...]
World’s biggest volunteer effort for ocean health
The world’s largest annual volunteer effort for ocean health, the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), will once again take place this year on Saturday, 15 September 2012 when volunteers from all walks of life hit the country’s beaches between 09:00 – 12:00 in an effort to keep our country’s beaches beautiful and litter free. The first official clean-up was arranged by the … [Read more...]
Muizenberg surfers clean up beach in one hour
Once a year the Surfrider Foundation Europe launches clean-up weekends at lakes, rivers and beaches to raise awareness about pollution and littering. The initiative was created 20 years ago by surfers for surfers and water users. As part of the Surfrider Foundation's International Ocean Initiatives campaign, a beach clean-up was held at Muizenberg on Sunday the 27th of March … [Read more...]
Marion Island and environs encapsulated in new book
The first coffee-table book - one that is a pleasure both to read and to look at - on the history, beauty and conservation of South Africa's southernmost territories, Marion Island and Prince Edward Island, has been compiled by experienced researchers who have spent decades studying sub-Antarctic islands. The book, Marion and Prince Edward - Africa's southern islands, was … [Read more...]
