Red tides are mainly caused by Sewage

Red tide glowing at night in False Bay

Red tides are mainly caused by Sewage Red tides are mainly caused by Sewage: Sewage = nutrients. Nutrients + warm temperatures = exponential growth of biomass. A red tide is known scientifically as an HAB, or Harmful Algae Bloom. Red tides have also occurred in the wild where no human sewage occurs. But this red … Read more

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Rock Salmon: how far upriver do they swim?

Rock Salmon - how far upriver do they swim?

Rock Salmon: how far upriver do they swim? Rock Salmon: how far upriver do they swim?: In this quick study, we get a few numbers wrong…but you get the picture at the end. This day, we were doing some 3D work at the very top of the Umzimkulu Estuary. We were on the St. Helens … Read more

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What causes a red tide?

Ethekweni Municipality issues warning about themselves

What causes a red tide? What causes a red tide?: When the images of the red tide started popping up on my screen, of a possible red tide off the KZN coast, I never believed it and called BS. I mean, we have the mighty Agulhas current right? Travelling at a heady 6 knots, north … Read more

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The two most effective estuary baits by far

Best two estuary baits for the Umzimkulu River

The two most effective estuary baits by far The two most effective estuary baits by far: live baits are sure to be the most fun on any estuary excursion. BUT. You got to catch ’em first! This article focuses on the two most effective ways of fishing in an estuary, with dead bait. Recently I … Read more

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Snoek Fever by Christal Botes

Christal Botes with Snoek Fever in Durban

Snoek Fever by Christal Botes SNOEK FEVER: Durban KZN – After months of no spearfishing and having had to move back to JHB in 2022, I thought my diving days are finally over. Until November of 2023 when me and my hubby decided it’s time to catch a break. And we also had the Umhlanga … Read more

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