Posts From RR
How to beat eco-paralysis: Lessons from young leaders
It’s easy to be laid low by all that ails our planet. But the cure lies in taking incremental steps, celebrating small wins and building on them. Savannah Burns and
Looking for a Spider-Man sequel? The real thing is spinning a Hollyweb blockbuster in our backyards
It’s not only the man in the red-and-blue suit who has super-powers – the real thing is pretty special too, especially their webs. Fatima Khan spins a tale First published
Red Fish Down: Marine protected areas are critical to the future of South Africa’s iconic reef species
How we consume seafood has become an implicitly political act.
Wild about weeds: Don’t let a world of nutrition (and learning) slip through the nettle
We are often in a rush to rid our gardens of blackjacks, stinging nettles and a bunch of other bitter things. But Julia Invernizzi wised up on a recent walk.
No vegetables, no fruit: surviving without the Covid-19 grant
Nocawa Maneli of Gqeberha lives off pap and rice supplied by relatives.
Turtles “talk” to divers
Ocean lovers Emma Tomkins and Michael Dowker dive into the fascinating world of turtle research.
New wave of enviro journos go big
Our first Ocean Watch writing competition produced a series of captivating stories on all things rays and sharks. Natalie dos Santos salutes the winning entries.
Detail on the devils: rare ray discovered on South Coast
‘Hightly endangered’ shortfin devil rays have been found in large numbers off KZN. Brent Lindeque spoke to ray researcher Michelle Carpenter
A lot on their plate: Sea’s custodians must do more
South Africa has proclaimed 20 new marine protected areas, mirroring worldwide efforts to conserve more marine areas. But a lack of funding and management mean most remain ‘Parks on Paper’.
Of rashes and threshers: How dermal denticles make the apex predator even harder to handle
Surfer and sometimes shark researcher Sean Kelly takes a salty look at shark skin, a marvel of evolution.
