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A Groundbreaking Partnership: NASA and University of Cape Town Collaborate to Map Biodiversity in the Western Cape

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NASA and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have joined forces for a fouryear initiative called BioSCape, aimed at mapping the biodiversity of South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region. The project will use satellite and aerial data in combination with ontheground observations to map marine, freshwater, and terrestrial species and ecosystems within the region. It is hoped this will strengthen conservation efforts and biodiversity research, whilst offering pioneering resources for charting and monitoring the diverse living organisms in one of the world’s most biodiverse areas. The BioSCape project is a testament to worldclass biodiversity research in South Africa and represents an ambitious leap forward in the understanding and conservation of unique ecosystems.

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The Mini Galaxy Flower: A Remarkable Rediscovery in Nuwejaars Wetlands

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The Mini Galaxy flower, once thought extinct, has been rediscovered in the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area in South Africa. The yellow flower blooms for only a few hours after rain and grows in dangerous locations such as road verges, making conservation efforts challenging. The area in which the Mini Galaxy was found is of significant ecological importance, containing nearly 50% of all remaining Agulhas Sand Fynbos and 20% of Agulhas Limestone Fynbos worldwide, both of which are critically endangered.

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Youth Ambassadors Lead the Charge for African Penguin Conservation

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Two youth ambassadors, Sophumelela Qoma and Keira King, are leading the NotOnOurWatch campaign to protect endangered African penguins from climate change and habitat destruction. They organized the Worldwide Waddle on International African Penguin Awareness Day to rally support and raise awareness globally. The campaign aims to convince policymakers to prioritize penguin conservation and showcases the power of youthful dedication in conservation efforts. To contribute to their cause, visit their official websites and join the Worldwide Waddle.

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