Ocean Watch In deep: From barbel fishing to basking sharks Young South Africans get little exposure to sea life, and that’s part of the reason sharks are demonised. Njabulo Mduli, tells about his journey from fear to fascination and shares a few facts about three big, but lesser-known, beasts. Written by RR August 27, 2020August 12, 2021
Conservation Watch Best little kitchen on the Wild Coast Masha Ramsamooch meets a remarkable woman and finds on the Wild Coast, a moveable feast. Written by rovingreporters October 21, 2019March 20, 2021
Environment Ocean Watch Sensational Shark Week focus irks young scientist Keen to teach people about misconceptions about sharks, Ocean Steward Natalie dos Santos, reflects on a recent free-diving experience with the apex predators – and lessons learned elsewhere. As freedivers, we are lucky enough to often spend time underwater with many blacktip (Carcharhinus limbatus) and ragged-tooth sharks (Carcharias taurus) at Aliwal Shoal, one of South Africa’s […] Written by rovingreporters August 4, 2019August 28, 2019
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. Natalie dos Santos is among a cohort of young marine biologists and intrepid Roving Reporters embarking on expeditions and hikes to promote alternatives to […] Written by rovingreporters May 29, 2019August 28, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch Fish farming fervour gets “dished” Plans to use fish farming as a way to lift the country out of the economic ghetto took a beating at a recent marine science session. Thabiso Goba was at the ringside. Written by RR November 21, 2018May 29, 2020
Environment Ocean Watch Yes Minister? What Environmental Affairs told Roving Reporters Roving Reporters sent Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa a list of questions about her department’s apparent tardiness in expanding South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas. Written by fredkockott September 15, 2018September 26, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Ocean Stewards inspired by ‘beach-bum extraordinaire” A “beach bum extraordinaire” has teamed up with fellow marine scientists to generate a new wave of ocean stewards. Fred Kockott and Diony Lalieu report. Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2017June 6, 2019