In celebration of World Ocean’s Day recently, uShaka staff members took to uShaka Beach to spend an hour picking up small pieces of plastic off the beach, which are difficult to see and often the most harmful to marine life. uShaka Sea World Marine Educator, Presha Govender, who assisted in the clean-up, has witnessed first-hand, the impact micro plastics have on the health of…
Dr Camilla Floros, Reef Programme Scientist – Oceanographic Research Institute, based at uShaka Marine World talks about Coral Reefs and climate change with World Oceans Day on the 8th June.The ocean regulates climate, feeds millions of people, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, is home to an incredible array of species and provides us with cures for diseases. However, due to many threats facing…
We’d like to challenge everyone this weekend to shop with the oceans in mind. Often, there isn’t enough time to stop and really think about what you’re buying when you’re rushing through the shops on a busy day. But, before dipping into your wallet, we’d like to encourage you to take a moment to read the labels and if at all possible, research what makes up…