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Eco defenders protest Wild Coast-bound seismic testing vessel

November 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

On Sunday morning, before the crack of dawn, nearly 200 concerned environmental defenders took to the Waterfront to get a glimpse of Shell’s seismic testing vessel as it made its way into Cape Town harbour. The vessel travelled down the West coast of Africa, on its way to the Wild Coast, to conduct seismic surveys for an estimated five months. The Green Connection’s … [Read more...]

Sea Shepherd ships attacked at Vaquita Refuge

January 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

At about 07:00 on the morning of Thursday 31 December, a group of assailants in 5 - 7 fishing boats launched a violent attack on Sea Shepherd vessels Farley Mowat and Sharpie inside the Zero Tolerance Area of Mexico’s federally-protected Vaquita Refuge. The incident began as the crew of the Farley Mowat undertook efforts to retrieve a gillnet from the protected region, home … [Read more...]

Rainbow Warrior Day 4: Then the whales came

August 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

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Ding dong the bell rang “Several whales dead ahead …several whales dead ahead!” All work stopped and we all ran to the deck. NOTHING swayed the punctual running of the Rainbow Warrior, except one of two events  …the arrival of either dolphins or whales. These supreme guardians of the sea that wraps herself around our planet draw all on board to the rails and peering into the … [Read more...]

Rainbow Warrior Day 1: What happens at sea?

August 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

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First night on the Rainbow Warrior swinging like a piece of washing in the wind – is she trying to jump the rainbow? Falling around in my cot I don’t sleep much, but listen to the swishing of waves breaking off the ship - a constant reminder that I’m not dreaming. I am indeed on this legendary boat, sharing the story with our readers. This is the third Rainbow Warrior – one … [Read more...]

Robben Island beaches enjoy green sweep

November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Robben Island had her beaches swept of junk last Saturday when PETCO, the Plastics Federation and the Overberg community launched a big clean-up initiative. The clean-up generated no less than 15 bags of recycling material including plastic, glass, and metal in two hours. John Kieser, environmental manager of the Plastics Federation was the host of the clean-up and guided … [Read more...]

The voyage that changed me

November 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

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My mind was racing back to that first plastic sample we found in the ocean. Clear navy blue water filled with small coloured pieces of plastic. I stood in line at the supermarket, bursting with excitement because I had finally remembered to bring along my own shopping bag. When is the message of sustainability going to filter through to staff at this level? Unfortunately … [Read more...]

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Why the Humphead Wrasse Is Endangered and What We Can Do About It

The humphead wrasse continues to be threatened by illegal fishing. Learn what's being done to help save this reef fish species and why they're so important.

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Mitigating plastic waste’s negative impact on the environment

The South African plastics industry is taking solid steps forward to mitigate the negative impact of plastic waste on the environment and society. This is evidenced by the amount of recycling of pl…

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FOSSIL FOOLS: Stop oil and gas exploration madness, SA scientists urge government

‘Energy security should be based on science, not narrow, short-sighted political and vested interests. History will judge the current South African government harshly if it fails to act decisively now for the sake of its people and the greater good of the planet.’

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Malawi receives US$14.2 million drought recovery insurance payout

In a ceremony presided over by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the African Risk Capacity Group, in t…

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Campaign aims to save SA sharks and rays

Last week welcomed significant news and positive movement for marine conservation in South Africa – a country that sits in the top five as a global hotspot for shark and ray diversity – as th…

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