Marine Scene
REPORT SUSPECTED POACHING TO:
Sea Borderline Police: 021 786 8920
Marine Team, TMNP: 021 7865656 24 hour hotline:
Kalk Bay Harbour Master: 021 7888313
MCM Kalk Bay 0217887463, (all hours) 07351166374.
MCM Kommetjie: 021 7832295 (all hours) 0828293922
REPORT ANIMALS OR BIRDS IN DISTRESS TO:
Cape of Good Hope SPCA 021 7004158 /59
Marine Team, TMNP: 021 7865656 24 hour hotline:
Kalk Bay Harbour Master: 021 7888313
MCM Kalk Bay 021 7887463, (all hours) 07351166374.
MCM Kommetjie: 021 7832295 (all hours) 0828293922
SANCOB (sea birds) see list of area volunteers under SANCOB below
REPORT SHARK ENCOUNTERS TO:
Shark Spotters 021 783 3433
Sharkline 0781744244
MARINE MANAGEMENT & PROTECTION ORGANIZATIONS listed in alphabetical order below:
Follow this link for NGO’s working in Marine Conservation and Environmental Education.
Cape of Good Hope SPCA
To report marine animals in distress 021 7004158 / 59
KALK BAY HARBOUR
For the catch of the day, an update on the sea conditions, WHALES IN DISTRESS, information about FISHING PERMITS, or to report suspected POACHING, phone the Harbour Master, on 021 7888313, Mon -Fri 08:00 to 16:00, Sat – Sun 08:00 to 13:00. After hour emergencies related to the harbour, poaching or whales in distress ph: 0828293919.
MARINE AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT (MCM) INSPECTORATE
Kalk Bay: for information about fishing permits and to report suspected poaching phone 0217887463 or all hours, Mr Osborne on 07351166374.
Kommetjie: for information about fishing/ crayfishing permits and to report suspected poaching Phone Mr Johan de Wit on 021 7832295 or all hours 0828293922
SEA BORDERLINE
Contact to report suspected poaching and for whales, dolphins, seals or seabirds in distress
021 786 8920
SHARK SPOTTERS
The Shark Spotting programme is a registered NPO managed by Kommetjie Environmental Awareness Group. Full time shark spotters operate at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, St James and the Hoek in Noordhoek all year round from 8am to 6pm. Other beaches are covered during weekends and public holidays in summer season. Tel 021 783 3433 . Click here for information about new Shark Alert and Shark Flag signage and system
The new SHARKLINE number is 0781744244. Email sharkspotters@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.sharkspotters.org.za
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK: Marine Protected Area
The Marine Team based in Simon’s Town, is faced with the challenge of combating poaching and educating the fishing communities about sustainable use. A programme of recruiting and training volunteer marine conservators is about to be launched. Watch this spot for application forms. Please report marine animal stranding, whale entanglements or poaching of marine life to our 24 hour hotline, 021 7865656.
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iKapa Honorary Rangers spearhead Endangered African Penguin Nest Boxes Project.
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iKapa Honorary Rangers launched a campaign in 2008 to purchase specially designed penguin nest boxes for the Boulders Penguin Colony. This campaign was a response to the dramatic decline of the global endangered African Penguin population in recent years and the reduction of penguins at Boulders from 3700 birds in 2005 to 2600 birds in 2007. The nest boxes are specially designed to protect eggs from predators and juveniles from heat exhaustion which is having an impact on the populations of these charismatic sea birds. iKapa Honorary Rangers involved with the project were presented with the prestigious Kudu Award by SANParks (South African National Parks) Chairperson Dr David Mbandla for the African Penguin Project. Working with the Dyer Island Trust, the US based Species Survival Plan and the Boulders Penguin Colony 200 nesting boxes were purchased by sponsors including the public and 30 schools in the Cape.
Members of the public can sponsor a nesting box for a donation of R200 per box-the supplier is contributing the other R200 for a total cost of R400 per box. A map of the numbered nest boxes with sponsor’s names is on display at Boulders Penguin Colony.
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Members of the public who would like to contribute to saving the African Penguin can contact: iKapa Honorary Rangers
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SANCCOB: Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
There were about 1.5 million adult African Penguins along the Southern African coast in the 1930’s. Human activities have reduced this number by a staggering 90% in less than a century. The African Penguin, together with over a dozen other sea bird species found in South Africa, is considered to be threatened and vulnerable to extinction. SANCCOB aims to protect and conserve Southern African’s coastal birds, especially threatened species, for the benefit of present and future generations. Recent research by the Avian Demography unit at the University of Cape Town has shown that the African Penguin population is 19% higher today than it would have been in the absence of SANCCOB’s rehabilitation efforts. SANCCOB has responded to every oil spill along the South African coast since 1968 and has helped to treat more than 85 000 sick, injured, orphaned and oiled sea birds. Marketing Co-ordinator, Margaret Roestorf marketing@sanccob.co.za
Volunteer Co-ordinator Carolé Olivier, Ph 021 557 6155 or e-mail: carole@sanccob.co.za.
Contact the following volunteers directly if you find a seabird in distress:
Fish Hoek: Evanne & Terry Rothwell ph 021 782 6144 or 084 711 5416 Lee & Roger Vestey Tel. (021) 782 1766 Cell. 072 040 2367
Kommetjie: Peter Dennet, Slangkop Lighthouse ph 021 783 1717
Muizenberg: Chris & Monique Fallows ph 021 788 1863
Simon’s Town: SANP – Boulders ph 021 786 2329
Noordhoek: Michelle Discombe ph 082 806 3436
Drop-off injured, oiled, and sick seabirds at the following Vets:
Sunray Veterinary Clinic, Fourways Veterinary Clinic, Fish Hoek Veterinary Clinic.
www.sanccob.co.za
A Whale of a Heritage Route
For information about which whales are doing what, where or to report a whale sighting in False Bay – go to www.awhaleofaheritageroute.co.za/ or phone the Whale Spotting and General Information Line: 079 391 2105
The whale watch log, sightings map and events generate visibility, interest, excitement and knowledge. It feeds SA Tourism’s Whale Desk with up to date info and keeps the destination on the international whale watching radar. SA Tourism regards the recording and reporting system of A Whale of a Heritage Route as the most sophisticated of the various destinations that report to them.
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