Ocean Watch Southern Ocean seal species increasingly straying into South African waters Marine experts are still trying to find out why there has been an increase in the number of species of seals on South African shores over the past two years. Written by Natalie Dos Santos August 30, 2021August 30, 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 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
Environment Training Close up and personal: Writing competition sheds light on ancient ocean species Roving Reporters’ first Ocean Watch writing competition is shedding light on how sharks and rays have adapted over 400 million years. But many could now be on the brink of extinction – an issue featuring in several story pitches we have received so far. Written by rovingreporters July 15, 2020July 15, 2020
Ocean Watch RAY TO GO: Aspiring science writers invited to explore sharky waters Should we give a rat’s ass that many species of rays and sharks could be on the brink of extinction? Are people actually part of any “man-eating sharks” diet? Written by rovingreporters July 4, 2020April 10, 2021
Environment Ocean Watch Sea Shepherd skipper on film fest bill Mlu Mdletshe A KwaZulu-Natal based skipper with the controversial marine conservation organisation, Sea Shepherd, will be among an engaging lineup of speakers at a special Durban International Film Festival event on Thursday night. Written by Mlu Mdletshe July 24, 2019August 5, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch After muddy Midmar, the Wild Coast beckons Roving Reporters is organising a pod of swimmers to slowly make their way along 22km of the Wild Coast to raise money for eco-tourism, marine conservation and environmental journalism training. Written by rovingreporters February 17, 2019October 15, 2019