This Women’s Month, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the women educating people about ocean health to ensure the survival of marine life and the planet. Dr Judy Mann, Founder of MPA Day, and the Executive of Strategic Projects at The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation Q: What work do you do in MPAs/for MPAs? I do research, with a focus on the social effectiveness of MPAs. … [Read more...]
Connecting the world in the fight for ocean health
The second annual MPA Day, which is held on the 1 August every year, welcomed many countries in celebrating Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and their value to ocean, and human health. The initiative, which started in South Africa last year, brings global awareness to these ‘nature reserves of the sea’, with community-based events hosted at various MPAs this year. “We’re so … [Read more...]
Marine conservation NPO wins climate action award
Cape Town based environmental organisation, I AM WATER, has won the prestigious Beyond Sport “Sport for Climate Action Collective Impact Award”, supported by the Swedish Postcode Foundation, for sharing ocean conservation and snorkeling experiences with thousands of students in South Africa. Beyond Sport announced the inaugural winners of their Collective Impact Awards, a brand … [Read more...]
