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 Ocean Watch Shutterbugs rally to save our seas A first ever Marine Protected Areas photographic competition – to put people in the picture about the value of conserving our ocean environment – is under way in South Africa. Written by rovingreporters July 31, 2021December 10, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch No horsing around… Why this little guy really is top of the pops You may have already told your dad he is super, but how does he stack up next to a seahorse? Written by rovingreporters June 19, 2021July 15, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Covid shark video lands the WHO in hot water The United Nations health agency has missed the boat on conserving sharks, say activists. Nico Booyens and Natalie dos Santos report. Written by rovingreporters June 18, 2021June 20, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Seahorses live in the sea, right? True, for all but one species. Rio Button reports from the Southern Cape on a citizen science mercy mission. Written by rovingreporters June 9, 2021July 15, 2021
Biodiversity Ocean Watch Helping hands show the way A campaign to create a world day to promote Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has been launched in South Africa, writes Terry-Ann Beukes. Written by rovingreporters June 8, 2021July 15, 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