The West Coast - Protect the West Coast
From the Orange River to Cape Columbine, hundreds of kilometres of South Africa’s West Coast are being mined, or have been earmarked for mining. These industrial-scale extractions have lasting consequences for local communities, fisheries and the natural environment, for generations to come.
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Lawful and unlawful mining activity covers an astounding portion of the West Coast of South Africa. We envision a future that replaces degraded, lifeless, and desolate mine dumps with cross-functional economic activity in unison with nature and her people.
Protecting the West Coast of South Africa - Wander Cape Town
South Africa’s West Coast, known for its stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity, is under threat from the relentless advance of the mining industry. Once a region of untouched beauty and rich cultural heritage, it is now marked by scars left by …
The Real Hidden Gems of the West Coast
Feb 28, 2022 · Flanked by the Cederberg Mountains to the east and the cold Atlantic Ocean to the west, its coastline boasts a multitude of hidden gems—pristine environments, coastal communities and world-class waves with enormous recreation and tourism potential, from diving and fishing to trail running, surfing and kiting.
SOUTH AFRICA’S OCEANS AND COASTS ANNUAL SCIENCE REPORT, 2019. i. CONTENTS. SUMMARY FOR DECISION AND POLICY MAKERS ..... 1 MONITORING PROGRAMMES. South Africa. 1. Long-term trends in upwelling indices for the West and South Coasts..... 6 2.
Ecosystems — Marine Protected Areas South Africa
St Helena Bay on the productive west coast is an important nursery ground for commercially exploited fish, and is known for its frequent low oxygen events. Cape Bays, such as Saldahna and Table Bay, have a long history in supporting trade, fisheries, aquaculture and tourism.
Mining threatens South Africa's West Coast beaches
Mar 2, 2021 · Mining has become a common practice on pristine beaches and offshore areas of South Africa's West Coast. The industrial activity is restricting public coastal access, causing devastating environmental damage, and negatively affecting local communities.
mandate of conserving and managing South Africa’s coastal and marine environment. The various sci-ence programmes of OC Research focus on a num-ber of fundamental physical, chemical and biological aspects of oceans and coasts (including estuaries), and are guided by a medium- to long-term ecologi-cal research and monitoring plan that was devel-
West Coast National Park - Wikipedia
The West Coast National Park lies 88 km (55 mi) north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. [a] The park is found inside of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, part of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme.
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