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Four suspected poachers have been arrested in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) over the past few days.

TMNP nab suspected poachers, seize bags of abalone in operations By IOL Reporter DURBAN - Suspected poachers have been arrested at the Table Mountain National Park. TMNP Park Manager, Frans van Rooyen, said on May 12, a man was arrested for wishing for West Coast rock lobster during the closed season in the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Park. He said eight ring nets and one rubber duck were confiscated. The suspects dumped the west coast rock lobsters in the ocean after being chased by the rangers. "During the night, marine law enforcement followed divers in the water and prevented suspici...

Table of Contents To Achieve 30% Ocean Protection Governments Can Look Beyond Conventional Tools Corals thrive on the SS Yongala, a historic shipwreck off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Shipwrecks in coastal and offshore areas protect biodiversity and are among the sites that could be used to help reach the global goal of conserving at least 30% of the ocean by 2030. Colin Baker Getty Images There is growing agreement among government leaders, Indigenous groups, communities, and scientists that governments and other regulatory bodies must protect and conserve at...

Like most websites we use cookies. If you’re happy with that, just carry on as normal (close this bar) - otherwise click here to find out more. 23 Apr 2021 Remembering Rado: leading figure in Madagascar’s environmental movement passes away Obituary in honour of Rado Andriamasimanana (1969-2021) of ASITY Madagascar, whose influence, expertise and characteristic smile leaves a strong imprint on conservation in Madagascar Rado Andriamasimanana (third from right) at Ampasy Research Station, Feb 2020 By Roger Safford Rado Andriamasimanana was a leading member of the generation of...

by Bajan Reporter / April 23rd, 2021 The United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has coordinated a three-phased approach to the relief efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the wake of the violent volcanic eruptions of the La Soufrière Volcano. Following the eruption on 8 April 2021, it is estimated that 16,000 to 20,000 persons have been affected with approximately 30 villages being evacuated. Ash and volcanic material have already blanketed the entire island which has interrupted most of the economic activity, decimated crops and can have adv...