Marine Conservation

This Sardine Run (And Bryde’s Whale) Footage Will Take Your Breath Away

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 14, 2025 1,662 0

Off South Africa’s wild coastline, a Bryde’s whale turned the ocean into a stage and delivered a performance no one will forget.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (14 August 2025) –…

Geordin Hill-Lewis Unveils Cape Town’s Clever Solution to River and Ocean Pollution

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 28, 2025August 2, 2025 49,175 1

They might look simple but these metal grids are doing big things for Cape Town’s environment.   Western Cape, South Africa (28 July 2025) – A quiet revolution is taking…

‘By Die Soutwater’ Doccie Spotlighting Unsung Marine Heroes Makes a Splash 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyApril 1, 2025March 31, 2025 500 0

A short documentary spotlighting the (often unsung) efforts marine heroes undertake to rescue animals like seals from plastic trouble is making a splash internationally. ‘By Die Soutwater’ has been selected…

SANCCOB Released Hundreds of African Penguins and Chicks in 2024

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 27, 2025February 26, 2025 780 0

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…

Kai The Loggerhead Turtle Gets Some “Buoyancy Bling” To Help With His Weight

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 14, 2025May 21, 2026 1,288 0

A combination of physical and innovative weight therapy is helping Kai, a loggerhead turtle, strengthen his weak lung and balance his buoyancy issues to ease pressure on his muscles.  …

Two Oceans Aquarium Celebrates 30 Years With a Gift to South Africa!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025 1,524 0

The Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating 30 years of bringing the ocean’s treasure to those of us on land, and as their gift to South Africa, birthday months are about…

Sokkie Crew Dance, Clean and Donate to Help Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025 582 0

The Strand Sokkie Crew lent a hand and some dance moves to the Hout Bay Seal Rescue Centre in an effort to support the organisation that’s on the brink of…

Mermaids Raise Funds for Shark Spotters to Buy New Wheels 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025 479 0

Thanks to mermaids in Plettenberg Bay, NGO Shark Spotters were able to purchase a new set of wheels that’ll help their marine conservation missions mobilise and reach more young people…

SA’s Marine Ranger Chanel Wins Coveted Conservation Award!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 28, 2024November 28, 2024 965 0

Chanel Hauvette has won a coveted award for her tireless work for marine life and now wears the title of Best Marine Ranger in Africa!   Global (28 November 2024)…

Bheni Clocks 18,000kms of Underwater Adventures!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2024 802 0

After Bheni the green turtle was released from rehabilitation, a series of underwater adventures would follow for the shelled-explorer who has now clocked 18,000kms!   Global (27 November 2024) —…