The Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area – Heart of the Great African Sea Forest is a captivating short film that takes viewers on a mesmerizing underwater journey beneath the waves of Table Mountain National Park’s extensive 127km coastline. The documentary showcases the beauty of the underwater world and highlights the importance of marine protected areas (MPAs) for preserving ecosystems.
To commemorate Shark Awareness Day on July 14th, WILDTRUST, a leading South African conservation organization, collaborated with various partners to conduct a groundbreaking study aimed at identifying essential areas within the country’s continental waters for the protection of sharks and rays. The study, entitled “A Systematic Conservation Plan Identifying Critical Areas for Improved Chondrichtyan Protection in South Africa,” aims to address the urgent need to safeguard these endangered species.
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hosting a consultative workshop to advance the implementation of the 30×30 Protected Areas initiative. The workshop, which aims to address Target 3 of the KunmingMontreal Global Biodiversity Framework, will take place in Boksburg, Gauteng, from June 68, 2023.
Ms. Barbara Creecy, Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, recently delivered the Budget Vote 2023/24 for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment. In her speech, she emphasized several key initiatives and projects aimed at preserving South Africa’s natural resources, combating climate change, and enhancing the nation’s biodiversity.
Two months ago, Bob the green turtle embarked on a remarkable journey through the ocean. His journey has been meticulously tracked by the Turtle Conservation Centre, and the data collected has provided invaluable insights into the behaviour and movements of green turtles.
