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SA entrepreneurs grow ideas into successful businesses

January 28, 2021 1 Comment

Despite living in different parts of South Africa, Simphiwe Makapela, Kylie Davids and Luvuyo Gushu each began their entrepreneurial journey with one common goal in mind – exploring opportunities to develop successful businesses in the water, biodiversity and environmental sectors. Historically, entrepreneurs looking to venture into specialised sectors, such as water and … [Read more...]

Help take care of nature’s gifts this Earth Day

April 21, 2019 1 Comment

Earth Day is a global event each year, and we believe that more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. Nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of species that we know and love, and many more that remain to be discovered. Unfortunately, human beings have irrevocably upset the balance of … [Read more...]

Seismic surveying of the ocean floor poses serious risk to whales

August 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Whale populations around the world have been spouting their thanks to the dedication of conservationists who brought them back from the brink of extinction. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) have recognized that through the deployment of the Revised Management Procedure (RMP), some whale populations have actually begun the process of recovery. This new found … [Read more...]

Bluefin tuna on the brink of extinction

August 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

Pacific bluefin tuna has unique worldwide status as one of the most awe-inspiring remarkable creatures on the planet. They grow to 12 feet and 1,500 pounds and live up to 35 years whilst swimming super-fast, crossing the entire ocean in 21 days. They are the essence of nature’s wonderful creativity and beauty. Unequivocally, the bluefin’s days are numbered, almost guaranteed … [Read more...]

Durban to host the 2017 World Whale Conference

June 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hosted by the Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau and eThekwini Municipality, the 4th World Whale Conference will focus on responsible tourism for whales and dolphins, and will unite national, regional and global stakeholders from whale conservation and welfare backgrounds, the whale watching industry, travel and tourism representatives, and beyond, to share evidence and … [Read more...]

Scientists alarmed about ‘seismic blasting’ in the Arctic Ocean

August 25, 2015 Leave a Comment

Firing seismic airguns to find new oil reserves in the Arctic Ocean is ‘alarming’ and could seriously injure whales and other marine life, according to a new scientific review. The oil industry is increasingly looking towards the region as climate change melts large areas of Arctic sea ice. A Norwegian company operating off east Greenland recently began firing airguns that … [Read more...]

Sea Shepherd tackles Waterfront beach mess

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Each year, three times as much rubbish is dumped into the world's oceans as the weight of fish caught. In 1996 120 million tons of fish were caught, meaning around 400 million tons of rubbish is dumped in the oceans annually. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a direct action organization, gathered on the 9th of April at 9am on the East Pier of the V&A Waterfront … [Read more...]

Can we leave space for our wild neighbours?

November 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

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'And if Baboons could write, what book would they publish on the ways of mankind, and what would they then decide, beast or blessing?' Noel Ashton: whale artist, conservationist and co-founder of Baboon Matters Trust. What indeed are the baboons of William's troop thinking? By now they must know that William, a charismatic male of the Scarborough Troop, a mate, a father and … [Read more...]

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