Ocean Watch Marine scientists drum up support for shark sanctuaries Better policing of the shark-fin and product trade required, writes Laylaa Teixeira Sampaio. Written by rovingreporters September 25, 2022September 25, 2022
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 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 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
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
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 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
Environment Ocean Watch Surfers give a “high five” to increased ocean protection SUPPORTERS of WildOceans “Only This Much” campaign are still riding a wave of excitement following the South African government’s decision to increase protection of the oceans. Written by rovingreporters November 14, 2018November 17, 2019
Environment Ocean Watch South Africa’s oceans get much needed protection The South African government’s approval of an expanded network of 20 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has been welcomed as “visionary”, writes FRED KOCKOTT Work on the new approved network of MPAs dates back to 2014, when government endorsed an Operation Phakisa plan to create a viable network of MPAs. “This network of 20 MPAs, approved […] Written by rovingreporters October 26, 2018October 26, 2018
Environment Ocean Watch Don’t plunder our oceans, says marine conservation activist Unknown to many, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has signed away the soul of the East Coast, writes marine biologist, Khalid Mather. Written by rovingreporters October 18, 2018October 18, 2018