Explore The KZN Coast

Coastal and Estuarine
Environments

KZN sardine run in limbo amid warmer water conditions

Notice, 24 June 2026

KZN sardine run in limbo amid warmer water conditions

Repeated mangrove fires threaten uMngeni Estuary’s ecosystem

Notice, 20 May 2026

Repeated mangrove fires threaten uMngeni Estuary’s ecosystem

Learn more about Aliwal Shoal in Umkomaas

Notice, 16 April 2026

Learn more about Aliwal Shoal in Umkomaas

uShaka waterpark to close for major maintenance in May

Notice, 16 April 2026

uShaka waterpark to close for major maintenance in May

Estuaries

Estuary Health and Conservation

Estuary Health and Conservation

Estuary Mouth Status

Estuary Mouth Status

Historical Time Series

Historical Time Series

Know your Estuaries

Know your Estuaries

KZN Estuary Observer Programme

KZN Estuary Observer Programme

Sand Mining

What is an Estuary?

What is an Estuary?

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Coastal Risk & Vulnerability

Coastal Erosion

Coastal Erosion

Coastal Management Lines

Coastal Management Lines

Extreme Events

Coastal Vulnerability Index

Coastal Vulnerability Index

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The Profile of the KZN Coast

The Physical and Coastal Environment

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast

Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

Coastal and Marine Species

Migrations

The Human Dimension

Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast

Commercial Resource Uses

Pressures and Threats

Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments

Managing The Coast

Integrated Coastal Management Act

Integrated Coastal Management Act

ICM Guidelines

Marine Living Resources Act

Marine Living Resources Act

Disaster Management Act

Disaster Management Act

National Water Act

National Water Act

NEMA

NEMA: Biodiversity Act

NEMA: Biodiversity Act

NEMA: Protected Areas Act

NEMA: Protected Areas Act

Spatial Data Infrastructure Act

Spatial Data Infrastructure Act

Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act

Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act

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Using The Coast

Access Routes

Coastal Access Guidelines

Coastal Access Guidelines

Boat Launch Sites

Boat Launch Sites

Blue Flag Beaches

Blue Flag Beaches

Recreational Fishing

Recreational Fishing

Commercial Fishing

Commercial Fishing

Coastal Heritage

Coastal Heritage

Fish Tagging

Invertebrate Collection

Invertebrate Collection

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are looking for?

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How Do I?

Apply for Commercial Fishing Permit

Report Nurdles Sightings

Report Stranded Animal

Report a Shark Attack

Latest News

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June 24, 2026

KZN sardine run in limbo amid warmer water conditions

May 20, 2026

Repeated mangrove fires threaten uMngeni Estuary’s ecosystem.

April 16, 2026

Learn more about Aliwal Shoal in Umkomaas

April 13, 2026

uShaka waterpark to close for major maintenance in May