Wildocean
It is against this background that WILDOCEANS was born in the context of accelerated plans for development in the Southern African marine sector and the sustainable development goals of the Blue Economy.
You can visit their website at : https://wildtrust.co.za/wildoceans/ and go to the ocean section.
Projects
The OCEANS STEWARDS project
The Ocean Steward’s (University students) participate in offshore research and work alongside marine scientists while receiving ongoing mentorship. The Blue Fund Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Grindrod Bank ACEP KZN University of KwaZulu-Natal Nelson Mandela University University Of Zululand National Research Foundation ORI
The WHALE TIME project
WhaleTime is an innovative project that aims to bring science, conservation, tourism and community together around an iconic species. Grindrod Bank The Blue Fund Sodurba Tourism Association Water Research Commission AMAFA Wildlife ACT - Focused Conservation Different.org Department of Environmental Affairs Umhlanga Ocean Charters
The BLUE CREW project
The Blue Crew, a team of local female entrepreneurs, hope to address both the environmental and social challenges linked to waste accumulating along our coastline. Jonsson Workwear Department of Environmental Affairs Grindrod Bank The Blue Fund South32 Worsley Alumina Different.org
Angra Pequena
Our Oceanic Research Yacht, the RV Angra Pequena, provides a unique platform for offshore marine science and capacity-building, and conservation expeditions. This classic 72ft vessel provides opportunity for sea-going mentorship to marine science students (the Ocean Stewards), conducts valuable marine research and provides a platform for conservation stories to be filmed and told worldwide. She is equipped with a crane, winches, dive compressor and a semi-rigid inflatable boat and offers a good platform for diver and deck observation studies. The RV Angra Pequena can stay at sea for over 30 days with a fuel range of 3000 NM.
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Projects
LAGOON CLEANUP | JUNE 2020
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NTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP | RAWSON | BIG BAY | SEPT 2020
On Saturday afternoon, as part of International Coastal Cleanup, we hosted a beach cleanup with @Leonatrawsonbigbay from Rawson. We haven’t done a cleanup in Big Bay for ages and it’s amazing to see the work that has been done to stop the sea from reclaiming the land Masks, social distancing and all those good things were followed. We are definitely going to be starting these cleanups up again on a monthly basis. Plus I think it’s time for another full moon walk 8 bags of litter were filled
POLAR BEAR SWIM | JUNE 2020
A yearly event for the past few years. I really dig this swim…more of just a paddle around and laugh and chat to people in the water. Met some amazing people today. One group dashed off towards Big Bay for a swim “proper” Look out for our next one on 5 Sept – the Spring Splash…i think we will have 2 groups. 1 “Chilled” group and one “Miler” group. Thank you to everyone that brought goodies along (non-perishable’s and masks)…you guys rock! Thanks to the Beach Babes and the team from Fire and Ash Marketing for their amazing donations.
SUNSET BEACH CLEANUP | JUNE 2020
Holy snotballs…Thanks to everyone that joined at our first ever Sunset Beach Cleanup at Sunset Beach…def one that is going to appear on the calendar WAY more regularly. Thank you Adele Werth for the inspiration to have this cleanup Loved seeing the families And kids And dogs As for that sunset…gorgeous
Two Ocean Aquarium Education Foundation
You can visit their website at: https://www.aquarium.co.za/content/page/education-foundation
Projects
Conservation
Supported by the Two Oceans Aquarium and other corporate and community partners, the Education Foundation is involved in a number of marine conservation initiatives, including flagship projects like the Turtle Rescue Programme and the V&A Waterfront's Wildlife Management Programme. These efforts have variously rescued, rehabilitated and released five species of endangered sea turtle, marine mammals, ocean sunfish, sharks and coastal seabirds.
Education
The Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation places a strong emphasis on marine science literacy, for the benefit of future generations of South African children, and the ocean at large. Efforts of the Education Foundation in this regard include environmental education outreach programmes, early childhood development lessons, free courses via the Marine Sciences Academy, and thousands of lessons for school learners, subsidised and hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Research
With the establishment of the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation, the Two Oceans Aquarium has grown its research capacity. The Education Foundation supports various external research projects and has increased its internal research outcomes significantly through strong collaboration with a number of higher education institutions and research organisations.
Ocean advocacy
Both the Two Oceans Aquarium Education Foundation and the Aquarium carry the mandate to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage others to live sustainable lifestyles. To aid in reaching this goal, the Foundation and Aquarium run a number of high profile campaigns emphasising the importance of choosing reusable options over single-use plastics, such as Rethink the Bag or Bin Your Butts.
