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Marine conservation

Scientists challenge research showing SA’s white shark population is stable

South Africa

Scientists challenge research showing SA’s white shark population is stable

By Julia Evans

Time to connect the dots on Hope Spots – world-renowned marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle

South Africa

Time to connect the dots on Hope Spots – world-renowned marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle

By Kristin Engel

Sharks washed up on Cape shore after orca feeding frenzy less of a threat than knock-on ecosystem damage caused by humans - marine biologists

South Africa

Sharks washed up on Cape shore after orca feeding frenzy less of a threat than knock-on ecosystem damage caused by humans - marine biologists

By Julia Evans

South Africa conspicuous by its absence from International Whaling Commission meeting

Our Burning Planet

South Africa conspicuous by its absence from International Whaling Commission meeting

By Julia Evans

No need to panic, say experts after fatal Plett shark bite incident

South Africa

No need to panic, say experts after fatal Plett shark bite incident

By Julia Evans

Good news for seabirds – the days of the Marion Island mice are numbered if an eradication project gets off the ground

South Africa

Good news for seabirds – the days of the Marion Island mice are numbered if an eradication project gets off the ground

By Julia Evans

Seal ‘gangs’ take on Plett’s white sharks and (mostly) win, study finds

South Africa

Seal ‘gangs’ take on Plett’s white sharks and (mostly) win, study finds

By Julia Evans

The future of East Africa’s last ‘mermaids’ hangs in the balance

Africa

The future of East Africa’s last ‘mermaids’ hangs in the balance

By Tony Carnie

ISS Today: Africa is stepping up to help save the oceans

Africa

ISS Today: Africa is stepping up to help save the oceans

By ISS Today

Op-Ed: Blue growth only possible if we look after our oceans

South Africa

Op-Ed: Blue growth only possible if we look after our oceans

By John Duncan