The mineral and petroleum resources minister has commissioned a seismic survey for oil and gas in the Karoo Basin
An edited extract from Craig Foster’s memoir, Amphibious Soul
Retailers and suppliers are heeding the call for sustainable seafood products
Population growth and increased activity in coastal areas will negatively impact marine ecosystems unless we find sustainable solutions
Careful balancing of the pros and cons of seismic surveys show the harm is not worth the lost income that could alleviate hunger and poverty
Bryde’s whales are particularly vulnerable to entanglements in trap fishing ropes because of their ability to dive deep and fast to catch their food, but a new technology could keep them safe
A marine conservation funding facility wants carbon trading to finance restoration and protection of the oceans and marine biodiversity
Activists have pointed out interesting ways that people can learn something new and have an adventure while doing their bit to save the ocean.
Humans eat, drink and breathe in tens of thousands of micro- and nanoplastics, but research into the effects on health is limited
Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight
A new network of 20 sites have been declared as marine protected areas in South Africa
Millions depend on the Western Indian Ocean, but it is warming fast
Levels of noise similar to those at a rock concert are bombarding the world’s marine life, making it harder for them to hunt and to detect predators.
A rare whale that has a dolphin-shaped head and saber-like teeth has been found dead on Los Angeles’ Venice Beach.
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/ 13 October 2008
With National Marine Week being celebrated, the government has announced two initiatives aimed at protecting SA’s dwindling fish reserves.