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MPAs: Still a wade to go

A sense of exclusion among coastal communities could hold back the drive to extend marine protected areas.

biodiversity Ocean Watch TOP STORIES

From fear to fascination

How Grant learnt to love the men in grey suits

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

biodiversity Ocean Watch Y4MPAs

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’.

Environment Ocean Watch

Marine science student inspired to make film to save to the Wild Coast

A DURBAN marine biology student hopes to be become a game setter in saving the Pondoland Marine Protected Area (MPA) from heavy minerals mining. RALPH MAKADI  and CRAIG BISHOP report.