Ocean Watch

Time to sharpen up African climate journalism

Time to sharpen up African climate journalism

Tales you lose: Why Wild Coast blasting rattles the sea’s great migrating whales

Tales you lose: Why Wild Coast blasting rattles the sea’s great migrating whales

Why FADS far from fab

Why FADS far from fab

MPAs: Still a wade to go

MPAs: Still a wade to go

From fear to fascination

From fear to fascination

Southern Ocean seal species increasingly straying into South African waters

Southern Ocean seal species increasingly straying into South African waters

Red Fish Down: Marine protected areas are critical to the future of South Africa’s iconic reef species

Red Fish Down: Marine protected areas are critical to the future of South Africa’s iconic reef species

Shutterbugs rally to save our seas

Shutterbugs rally to save our seas

No horsing around… Why this little guy really is top of the pops

No horsing around… Why this little guy really is top of the pops

Covid shark video lands the WHO in hot water

Covid shark video lands the WHO in hot water

Seahorses live in the sea, right? True, for all but one species.

Seahorses live in the sea, right? True, for all but one species.

Helping hands show the way

Helping hands show the way

Turtles “talk” to divers

Turtles “talk” to divers

New wave of enviro journos go big

New wave of enviro journos go big

Detail on the devils: rare ray discovered on South Coast

Detail on the devils: rare ray discovered on South Coast

A lot on their plate: Sea’s custodians must do more

A lot on their plate: Sea’s custodians must do more

Of rashes and threshers: How dermal denticles make the apex predator even harder to handle

Of rashes and threshers: How dermal denticles make the apex predator even harder to handle

Bycatch threat to apex predators

Bycatch threat to apex predators

Hooked on safety – the price of keeping KZN’s bathers safe from sharks

Hooked on safety – the price of keeping KZN’s bathers safe from sharks

Spotted! <br> How a surfer’s project turned the tide on shark fears

Spotted!
How a surfer’s project turned the tide on shark fears

A shiver of sharks: <br> Old stories tell another truth

A shiver of sharks:
Old stories tell another truth

How Old Oven Mitt capitalised on a famous exit (and came to the rescue of a struggling industry)

How Old Oven Mitt capitalised on a famous exit (and came to the rescue of a struggling industry)

In deep: <br> From barbel fishing to basking sharks

In deep:
From barbel fishing to basking sharks

Killer story: welcome twist to a tired old tale

Killer story: welcome twist to a tired old tale

Conservation Watch

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Symbols of prophecy, vultures are being targeted by charlatans and criminals
Conservation Watch

Symbols of prophecy, vultures are being targeted by charlatans and criminals

Vulture brain trade vexes conservationists

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More rhinos are being killed for their horns — and it’s not just the poachers who are to blame
biodiversity

More rhinos are being killed for their horns — and it’s not just the poachers who are to blame

Poverty around protected parks is not the main reason rhino poaching thrives, argues researcher Ian Glenn.

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The big fence: Historical divisions plague conservation efforts in South Africa
Khetha Journalism Project

The big fence: Historical divisions plague conservation efforts in South Africa

A ‘big war’ rages between those who can legally harvest natural resources and those who can’t

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Blazing saddles: On the trail with a community conservation champion
Khetha Journalism Project

Blazing saddles: On the trail with a community conservation champion

Conservation and efforts to tackle the illegal wildlife trade begin at home

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Women snappers hunt for best shots
Khetha Journalism Project

Women snappers hunt for best shots

Capturing memorable wildlife moments on camera is sometimes the stuff of heartbreak, hope and missed opportunities.

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Cinema magic introduces Pangolins to Cape Flats
Conservation Watch

Cinema magic introduces Pangolins to Cape Flats

Sometimes, when there are big, pressing environmental problems to tackle, it’s best to begin at home. 

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Training

Mrs Kelly’s Monster – a must-read for feature writers

Mrs Kelly’s Monster – a must-read for feature writers

In praise of the little black book <br> (or the modern equivalent thereof)

In praise of the little black book
(or the modern equivalent thereof)

Avoid spaghetting – it will save you time!

Avoid spaghetting – it will save you time!

Roller coaster! How to take your readers along for the ride

Roller coaster! How to take your readers along for the ride

Hollow ring to pipe dream tale

Hollow ring to pipe dream tale

Writing a good story pitch

Writing a good story pitch