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Aliwal Shoal chosen as one of the first Hope Spots

November 27, 2014 by Olivia Jones

DR. SYLVIA EARLE TO UNVEIL ALIWAL SHOAL AS ONE OF THE FIRST SIX SOUTH AFRICAN HOPE SPOTS

This December, South Africa welcomes to its shores legendary marine conservationist and oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle. During her years at the forefront of ocean exploration and scientific discovery, Dr. Earle has achieved a long list of impressive accolades- including being awarded the TED Prize in 2009. This prize takes the form of a bursary awarded each year to an individual with a vision to change the world for the better. With these funds, Dr. Earle founded Mission Blue, a marine conservation organisation dedicated to creating a global network of Hope Spots. Hope Spots are marine areas considered critical to the health of the ocean and therefore deserving of protection, of which there are currently 51 in existence worldwide.

The sharks of Protea Reef

November 18, 2014 by Sean Lange

The Sharks of Protea Reef The Sharks of Protea Reef: A couple of decades back, the late eighties – Protea Reef off the KZN South Coast, teemed with fish. The ‘couta were wild and came through in huge shoals. Yellowfin would get in the way all the time. A live bonnie was a cast … Read more

Marine Recreational Brochure 2014-2015

November 17, 2014 by Sean Lange

Marine Recreational Brochure 2014-2015

The Department of Forestry and Fisheries have released their 2014/15 Marine Recreational Brochure. It can be downloaded at the following link, and makes for an interesting read…

https://thesardine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Marine-Recreational-Brochure-2014-2015.pdf

Or follow the read more tag to see it in the Google Viewer…

The sharks of the Umzimkulu

November 9, 2014 by Sean Lange

A little baby Zambezi taken on rod and line in the Umzimkulu River. It was released healthy and spitting mad! About 7kgs. At 20 to 30cm per year, this Zambezi in the Umzimkulu would be about 30kgs, two years later.

The sharks of the Umzimkulu Another sighting down at the Umzimkulu Marina this weekend, confirms that the family of Zambezi Sharks who have taken up residence in the Umzimkulu River, are alive and well. This last one was spotted giving a big blue tailed mullet hell, chasing it around and around, right off the jetty. Zambezi … Read more

Third Africa Marine & Leisure Expo delivers a fun-filled weekend with a strong conservation message

November 5, 2014 by Olivia Jones

Third Africa Marine & Leisure Expo delivers a fun-filled weekend with a strong conservation message

Young anglers who took part in the catch and release fishing competition with TV fishing show stars Dean Pretorius and Craig Thomassen

November 1 and 2 saw the much-anticipated return of the Africa Marine & Leisure Expo to the beaches of Scottburgh and Rocky Bay, marking the third year of this UGU South Coast Tourism sponsored event. Previously, the Africa Marine & Leisure Expo has not only celebrated the beach lifestyle for which the South Coast is so famous, but also shone a spotlight on marine conservation groups acting to safeguard coastal environments both in the province and throughout South Africa. This year’s event was no different, focusing equally on informing and inspiring the crowds about conservation issues, and making sure everyone that attended had a fantastic, fun-filled day out.