Ocean Impact
@oceanimpactsa.bsky.social
Advancing the protection of South Africa's oceans.
5% protection of our oceans is not enough.
Presented by WILDOCEANS. #OceaniMPAct
5% protection of our oceans is not enough.
Presented by WILDOCEANS. #OceaniMPAct
MPA's - FAQ's
Q: Why are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) important?
A: Oceans regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and sustain millions of people. MPAs protect these ecosystems by reducing pressure and allowing habitats to recover.
Q: Why are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) important?
A: Oceans regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and sustain millions of people. MPAs protect these ecosystems by reducing pressure and allowing habitats to recover.
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
MPA's - FAQ's
Q: Why are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) important?
A: Oceans regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and sustain millions of people. MPAs protect these ecosystems by reducing pressure and allowing habitats to recover.
Q: Why are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) important?
A: Oceans regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and sustain millions of people. MPAs protect these ecosystems by reducing pressure and allowing habitats to recover.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are vital for protecting biodiversity, preserving habitats, and supporting healthy oceans. They also play a key role in fighting climate change.
Follow along as we answer your top questions about MPAs.
Follow along as we answer your top questions about MPAs.
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are vital for protecting biodiversity, preserving habitats, and supporting healthy oceans. They also play a key role in fighting climate change.
Follow along as we answer your top questions about MPAs.
Follow along as we answer your top questions about MPAs.
NEWS: Coral reefs - the rainforests of the sea - are in crisis.
Rising ocean temperatures are causing global coral bleaching, threatening countless species that rely on reefs for food, shelter, and breeding.
Read more: thedailymesh.com/global-coral...
Rising ocean temperatures are causing global coral bleaching, threatening countless species that rely on reefs for food, shelter, and breeding.
Read more: thedailymesh.com/global-coral...
Global Coral Bleaching Reaches Unthinkable Scale – A Climate Emergency For Our Oceans - The Daily Mesh
Global coral bleaching reaches unthinkable scale, threatening marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and global fisheries in an unfolding climate emergency.
thedailymesh.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
NEWS: Coral reefs - the rainforests of the sea - are in crisis.
Rising ocean temperatures are causing global coral bleaching, threatening countless species that rely on reefs for food, shelter, and breeding.
Read more: thedailymesh.com/global-coral...
Rising ocean temperatures are causing global coral bleaching, threatening countless species that rely on reefs for food, shelter, and breeding.
Read more: thedailymesh.com/global-coral...
Around 90% of South Africa’s ocean is leased for oil and gas, yet no mapping exists to predict oil spill impacts.
A new Oil Spill Model shows how oil could move from proposed drilling sites, highlighting environmental, social, and economic risks.
WATCH: www.stopthespoil.co.za/oilspillmodel
A new Oil Spill Model shows how oil could move from proposed drilling sites, highlighting environmental, social, and economic risks.
WATCH: www.stopthespoil.co.za/oilspillmodel
October 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Around 90% of South Africa’s ocean is leased for oil and gas, yet no mapping exists to predict oil spill impacts.
A new Oil Spill Model shows how oil could move from proposed drilling sites, highlighting environmental, social, and economic risks.
WATCH: www.stopthespoil.co.za/oilspillmodel
A new Oil Spill Model shows how oil could move from proposed drilling sites, highlighting environmental, social, and economic risks.
WATCH: www.stopthespoil.co.za/oilspillmodel
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: New research reveals the global marine aquarium fish trade relies heavily on wild populations - and many consumers don’t know it.
Read more via The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Read more via The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘From reef to retail’: experts warn global marine aquarium fish trade relies heavily on wild populations
New research finds 90% of marine fish sold by major US retailers are wild-caught, including threatened or endangered species
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: New research reveals the global marine aquarium fish trade relies heavily on wild populations - and many consumers don’t know it.
Read more via The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Read more via The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"If we don't do anything about it all, it will be a time bomb we will be dealing with. If we just sit back and do nothing, it will be the end of us," - Chanel Jaar, Environmental & Social Activist.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"If we don't do anything about it all, it will be a time bomb we will be dealing with. If we just sit back and do nothing, it will be the end of us," - Chanel Jaar, Environmental & Social Activist.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
NEWS: South Africa’s Misguided Energy Gamble
Despite clear signs of oceanic and climate risk, South Africa is pushing ahead with Operation Phakisa, planning 30 new offshore wells by 2030 under the guise of “sustainable development.”
Read more: www.news24.com/business/cli...
Despite clear signs of oceanic and climate risk, South Africa is pushing ahead with Operation Phakisa, planning 30 new offshore wells by 2030 under the guise of “sustainable development.”
Read more: www.news24.com/business/cli...
Janet Solomon | SA’s misguided energy gamble | News24
Operation Phakisa’s vision of “sustainable” offshore oil was always an illusion — and now, as the state-owned petroleum company emerges from the ashes of PetroSA, it threatens to repeat the same mista...
www.news24.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
NEWS: South Africa’s Misguided Energy Gamble
Despite clear signs of oceanic and climate risk, South Africa is pushing ahead with Operation Phakisa, planning 30 new offshore wells by 2030 under the guise of “sustainable development.”
Read more: www.news24.com/business/cli...
Despite clear signs of oceanic and climate risk, South Africa is pushing ahead with Operation Phakisa, planning 30 new offshore wells by 2030 under the guise of “sustainable development.”
Read more: www.news24.com/business/cli...
It’s National Marine Week!
South Africa’s 3,000km coastline is home to diverse species and ecosystems. This week, we’re highlighting our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - vital for conserving marine life and supporting sustainable fishing and tourism.
South Africa’s 3,000km coastline is home to diverse species and ecosystems. This week, we’re highlighting our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - vital for conserving marine life and supporting sustainable fishing and tourism.
October 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
It’s National Marine Week!
South Africa’s 3,000km coastline is home to diverse species and ecosystems. This week, we’re highlighting our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - vital for conserving marine life and supporting sustainable fishing and tourism.
South Africa’s 3,000km coastline is home to diverse species and ecosystems. This week, we’re highlighting our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - vital for conserving marine life and supporting sustainable fishing and tourism.
NEWS: Recent studies have found that much of the shark meat sold in the United States comes from endangered species.
Research shows the majority of shark products are mislabeled or so vaguely described that buyers have no idea what they are eating.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Research shows the majority of shark products are mislabeled or so vaguely described that buyers have no idea what they are eating.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
September 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
NEWS: Recent studies have found that much of the shark meat sold in the United States comes from endangered species.
Research shows the majority of shark products are mislabeled or so vaguely described that buyers have no idea what they are eating.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Research shows the majority of shark products are mislabeled or so vaguely described that buyers have no idea what they are eating.
READ MORE: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Today, Wild Coast communities, supported by Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa, headed to the Constitutional Court to challenge Shell and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy over planned seismic surveys on the Wild Coast.
September 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today, Wild Coast communities, supported by Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa, headed to the Constitutional Court to challenge Shell and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy over planned seismic surveys on the Wild Coast.
With nearly 90% of SA’s ocean already leased for oil & gas, the new IRP pushes for more offshore projects. WILDTRUST’s new oil spill model shows just how devastating a spill could be for tourism & fishing.
Read more: iol.co.za/saturday-sta...
Read more: iol.co.za/saturday-sta...
'An empty promise': Green groups slam SA’s offshore oil and gas strategy
In a media release issued this week, environmental NGO WILDTRUST, in collaboration with The Green Connection, raised serious concerns about the South African government’s increasing support for offsho...
iol.co.za
September 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
With nearly 90% of SA’s ocean already leased for oil & gas, the new IRP pushes for more offshore projects. WILDTRUST’s new oil spill model shows just how devastating a spill could be for tourism & fishing.
Read more: iol.co.za/saturday-sta...
Read more: iol.co.za/saturday-sta...
"I became a protector of nature because of big companies like Shell, who are willing to destroy the very same nature we grew up on, the very same nature we learnt from without having to go to school for it..." Ezile Jiba.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
September 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"I became a protector of nature because of big companies like Shell, who are willing to destroy the very same nature we grew up on, the very same nature we learnt from without having to go to school for it..." Ezile Jiba.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
“There’s not enough effort being made to explain to people what the advantages and disadvantages or the impact that offshore oil and gas will have on coastal community livelihoods and on the ocean,” -Neville van Rooy.
Watch SPOILED here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
Watch SPOILED here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
August 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
“There’s not enough effort being made to explain to people what the advantages and disadvantages or the impact that offshore oil and gas will have on coastal community livelihoods and on the ocean,” -Neville van Rooy.
Watch SPOILED here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
Watch SPOILED here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
SPOILED profiles the everyday heroes who continue to fight to protect South Africa's oceans from the threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
This is not just a story of warning, it's a call to action.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
This is not just a story of warning, it's a call to action.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
August 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
SPOILED profiles the everyday heroes who continue to fight to protect South Africa's oceans from the threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
This is not just a story of warning, it's a call to action.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
This is not just a story of warning, it's a call to action.
WATCH the short documentary here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe...
Last week, Walter Steenkamp, featured in the short film SPOILED, has been hosting screenings in Port Nolloth and Komaggas. Over 70 people attended in Port Nolloth - they were predominantly the youth and the town's fishing community.
WATCH FILM: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
WATCH FILM: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
SPOILED - OFFICIAL FILM
YouTube video by WILDTRUST
m.youtube.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Last week, Walter Steenkamp, featured in the short film SPOILED, has been hosting screenings in Port Nolloth and Komaggas. Over 70 people attended in Port Nolloth - they were predominantly the youth and the town's fishing community.
WATCH FILM: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
WATCH FILM: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
Behind the scenes with SPOILED...
We have recently launched our short documentary feature, titled SPOILED, a South African story of resilience and hope. WATCH the short film here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo...
We have recently launched our short documentary feature, titled SPOILED, a South African story of resilience and hope. WATCH the short film here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo...
August 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Behind the scenes with SPOILED...
We have recently launched our short documentary feature, titled SPOILED, a South African story of resilience and hope. WATCH the short film here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo...
We have recently launched our short documentary feature, titled SPOILED, a South African story of resilience and hope. WATCH the short film here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo...
The time to act is now.
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH NOW: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe... @wildtrust.co.za
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH NOW: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe... @wildtrust.co.za
August 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The time to act is now.
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH NOW: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe... @wildtrust.co.za
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH NOW: www.facebook.com/share/v/1FHe... @wildtrust.co.za
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH HERE: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
WATCH HERE: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
August 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration.
WATCH HERE: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
WATCH HERE: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7IHo... @wildtrust.co.za
SPOILED - officially launching on 29 July 2025
A South African story, watch this space. Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
A South African story, watch this space. Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
July 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
SPOILED - officially launching on 29 July 2025
A South African story, watch this space. Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
A South African story, watch this space. Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
Coming soon...'SPOILED'
Officially launching on 29 July 2025.
A story worth hearing, and a story worth sharing... stay tuned as we share more in the weeks leading up to the launch.
Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
Officially launching on 29 July 2025.
A story worth hearing, and a story worth sharing... stay tuned as we share more in the weeks leading up to the launch.
Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
July 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Coming soon...'SPOILED'
Officially launching on 29 July 2025.
A story worth hearing, and a story worth sharing... stay tuned as we share more in the weeks leading up to the launch.
Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
Officially launching on 29 July 2025.
A story worth hearing, and a story worth sharing... stay tuned as we share more in the weeks leading up to the launch.
Stop the spoil. @wildtrust.co.za
Local fishermen from Durban South are calling for recognition and fair access to beach fishing grounds.
Read more via the Citizen: www.citizen.co.za/southlands-s... @wildtrust.co.za
Read more via the Citizen: www.citizen.co.za/southlands-s... @wildtrust.co.za
Durban South fishermen fight for their rights | Southlands Sun
Fishermen from the South of Durban joined their counterparts to fight to be recognised and have access to the beach.
www.citizen.co.za
July 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Local fishermen from Durban South are calling for recognition and fair access to beach fishing grounds.
Read more via the Citizen: www.citizen.co.za/southlands-s... @wildtrust.co.za
Read more via the Citizen: www.citizen.co.za/southlands-s... @wildtrust.co.za
If you haven’t watched "Ocean with David Attenborough,” we suggest you do - streaming on Disney+
Attenborough’s call to action is very clear:
- Protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030
- Ban destructive fishing methods in marine reserves
- Enforce real protection
youtu.be/v5J7aP2FYH4?...
Attenborough’s call to action is very clear:
- Protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030
- Ban destructive fishing methods in marine reserves
- Enforce real protection
youtu.be/v5J7aP2FYH4?...
Ocean with David Attenborough | Official Trailer | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
If you haven’t watched "Ocean with David Attenborough,” we suggest you do - streaming on Disney+
Attenborough’s call to action is very clear:
- Protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030
- Ban destructive fishing methods in marine reserves
- Enforce real protection
youtu.be/v5J7aP2FYH4?...
Attenborough’s call to action is very clear:
- Protect at least 30% of our oceans by 2030
- Ban destructive fishing methods in marine reserves
- Enforce real protection
youtu.be/v5J7aP2FYH4?...
French Polynesia has just made conservation history and a monumental step forward for oceans — by protecting its entire ocean territory. It's now home to the largest marine protected area (MPA) ever established.
time.com/7292420/fren...
@wildtrustssa.bsky.social
time.com/7292420/fren...
@wildtrustssa.bsky.social
French Polynesia Creates World's Largest Marine Protected Area
By prioritizing marine conservation, the small island nation has "set a new standard for leadership" one expert said.
time.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
French Polynesia has just made conservation history and a monumental step forward for oceans — by protecting its entire ocean territory. It's now home to the largest marine protected area (MPA) ever established.
time.com/7292420/fren...
@wildtrustssa.bsky.social
time.com/7292420/fren...
@wildtrustssa.bsky.social
BREAKING NEWS: South Africa has officially signed the #HighSeasTreaty (#BBNJ), stepping up as a global leader in ocean protection.
At the UN Oceans Conference, Dr Dion George joined nations by committing SA to working towards safeguarding marine life beyond borders. @wildtrustssa.bsky.social
At the UN Oceans Conference, Dr Dion George joined nations by committing SA to working towards safeguarding marine life beyond borders. @wildtrustssa.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
BREAKING NEWS: South Africa has officially signed the #HighSeasTreaty (#BBNJ), stepping up as a global leader in ocean protection.
At the UN Oceans Conference, Dr Dion George joined nations by committing SA to working towards safeguarding marine life beyond borders. @wildtrustssa.bsky.social
At the UN Oceans Conference, Dr Dion George joined nations by committing SA to working towards safeguarding marine life beyond borders. @wildtrustssa.bsky.social
The High Seas are international waters where protection is needed to ensure we maintain the health of our oceans.
Without effective protection, our ocean is left vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction. The good news is that the High Seas Treaty aims to change that: highseasalliance.org
Without effective protection, our ocean is left vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction. The good news is that the High Seas Treaty aims to change that: highseasalliance.org
June 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The High Seas are international waters where protection is needed to ensure we maintain the health of our oceans.
Without effective protection, our ocean is left vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction. The good news is that the High Seas Treaty aims to change that: highseasalliance.org
Without effective protection, our ocean is left vulnerable to overfishing and habitat destruction. The good news is that the High Seas Treaty aims to change that: highseasalliance.org