An in-principle agreement has been reached on overfishing restrictions around critical penguin breeding areas! South Africa (18 March 2025) – In positive news for the African Penguin, an in-principle…
Penguin parents part of the Two Oceans Aquarium have welcomed a new generation of African penguins for the first time in a decade. Cape Town, South Africa (06 March…
With so much disheartening news related to the African Penguin, it’s easy to forget that there are people working tirelessly to give this seabird its best shot at survival. Cue…
SANCCOB responded to reports of a dozen African Penguins which were impacted by an oil spill in Hout Bay last week. While the source of the oil remains unknown, the incident…
This week, we shine the spotlight on the African Penguin as it faces its most challenging chapter yet – being on the brink of extinction. Martine Viljoen, the Marine Wildlife…
South Africa’s beloved African penguins, teetering on the brink of extinction, are finding hope and healing in the expert hands of SANCCOB, where every life saved is a step toward…
A sobering moment for South Africa—the African Penguin is now officially critically endangered. The good news? There’s still time to do something about it: South Africa (29 October 2024)…
Africa’s only penguin needs our help. But why are these seabirds facing extinction and what can we actually do to give them a boost? Is there anything? The answer is…
Today marks a special day for South Africa’s VIP seabirds, the African Penguin! A time where penguin pals from all over the country unite to raise awareness for the species…
Numbers of breeding pairs in Algoa Bay have bounced back since bunkering stopped South Africa (13 August 2024) — On St Croix Island in Algoa Bay, which is part…
