Conservation Watch 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 Skyla Thornton report Written by RR July 10, 2023December 21, 2023
Biodiversity Conservation Watch 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 in the Daily Maverick The next installment in the Spider-Man franchise will be showing at a cinema near you from 17 December. Expect the usual […] Written by RR December 3, 2021December 15, 2021
Ocean Watch 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. Written by RR August 6, 2021August 7, 2021
Biodiversity Conservation Watch 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. Written by RR July 8, 2021December 12, 2021
Social & Justice No vegetables, no fruit: surviving without the Covid-19 grant Nocawa Maneli of Gqeberha lives off pap and rice supplied by relatives. Written by RR June 11, 2021June 11, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Turtles “talk” to divers Ocean lovers Emma Tomkins and Michael Dowker dive into the fascinating world of turtle research. Written by RR June 8, 2021July 15, 2021
Ocean Watch 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. Written by RR May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Ocean Watch 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 Written by RR May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch 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’. Skyla Thornton reports Written by RR April 12, 2021July 15, 2021
Ocean Watch 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. Written by RR April 1, 2021April 10, 2021