The sharks of the Umzimkulu

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

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

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
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.

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Images from Africa Marine & Leisure Expo

Images from Africa Marine & Leisure Expo

Natalie Heart Photography had a busy weekend at the Africa Marine & Leisure Expo at Scottburgh, this weekend.

Justin Mackrory (CEO: UGU South Coast Tourism) and Sheivine Datadin (WESSA National Coastal Programme & WESSA Blue Flag Beaches).

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Africa Marine & Leisure Expo to support Marine Conservation Groups and promote Local Dive Centres

Africa Marine & Leisure Expo to support Marine Conservation Groups and promote Local Dive Centres

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Since its inception in 2012, the Africa Marine & Leisure Expo presented by UGU South Coast Tourism has championed both local and national conservation initiatives alike. The event’s huge popularity has always come as a result of its unique dual focus- on celebrating coastal living and the marine environment on one hand, and promoting the conservation of that environment on the other.

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Crayfish season closes down

Scelo Cwele of Hibberdene with a 1.2kg Crayfish. Delicious!

Crayfish season closes down The 31 October sees the closing of the crayfish season: Closed Season Crayfish – 1st Nov – 28th Feb Anti Poaching Hotline – 083 380 6298 – 24hrs Crayfish are also called rock lobsters or spiny lobsters. Ours in Natal and Mozambique – the red ones, are called East Coast Rock Lobster … Read more

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