In the lead-up to MPA Day on August 1st, we look at South Africa’s Biggest and Oldest Coastal Marine Protected Areas! South Africa (19 July 2024) – Marine Protected…
Shannon Lee Sanilall adds her voice to the youth who are highlighting the importance of Marine Protected Areas in South Africa. South Africa (15 July 2024) – In the…
What are Marine Protected Areas and why do they have their own day of celebration? Here’s all you need to know ahead of MPA Day! South Africa (30 July,…
Join South Africa’s ocean advocates and celebrate the continent’s first Marine Protected Areas Day. South Africa (01 July 2021) – Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are critical for offsetting the…
Many unsung sea heroes are responsible for the protection of marine life along our coastlines! Here’s a glimpse into a mission one team undertook: De Hoop, South Africa (05…
A welcomed gift arrived for the Addo Elephant National Park on World Environment Day—the funds for a new patrol boat for the marine rangers! Addo Elephant National Park, South…
Sharks and Rays call South African waters home so WILDTRUST along with the South African Government are working to protecting these incredible creatures. South Africa (29 June 2022) –…
South Africa’s oceans need our support; with only 5% of our oceans protected, the environment is at serious risk of pollution and over-fishing. South Africa (18 February 2021) –…
In June, Malaysia will officially establish the biggest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the country. The Tun Mustapha Park will occupy 1.6 million hectares of seascape, including 50 islands, off…
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…
