Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment 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 Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
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01 Jul 2020

All welcome at mid-South Coast beach clean ups every Saturday afternoon

(South Coast Herald) Picture: Volunteers who recently cleaned up Scottburgh beach are (back from left) Charisse Mcmaster, Jared Volscheck, Ryan Davis and Bruce Roberts with Gavin Roberts, Charlene Mcmaster, Anneke Smit and Jeanre Smit. in front

Everyone loves this time of year, when the excitement of the Sardine Run reaches fever pitch. The huge shoals of little silver fish are closely followed by dolphins, gamefish and sharks. The waters are rich with fresh nutrients which also bring in tiny plankton, which in turn attract the ocean’s gentle giants,  the humpback whale and Bryde’s whale.

Unfortunately, with all the excitement of the action in the ocean and on the beaches, some people tend to forgot about cleaning up after themselves. The Sardine Run should not be an excuse for littering the oceans and beaches.

Bruce (left) and Gavin Roberts recently picked up buckets of litter at beaches in the mid-South Coast area.

Taking your rubbish with you when you leave the beach is crucial. If left behind, the rubbish blows into the ocean which causes  pollution and significant harm to ocean life.

As we enjoy the bounty of this spectacular event, it seems only right to express our appreciation by cleaning up. In the spirit of giving back, a group of volunteers will be targeting local beaches every Saturday afternoon, and helpers are always needed – every hand is important, no matter how big or small.

Beach clean up volunteers (back from left) Jacques van der Walt, Anneke Smit, Brooke Edmunds, Charlene Mcmaster, Natalie Mcmaster, Aletta Smit and Dorine Smit with Charisse Mcmaster and Jeanre Smit in front.

The group asks everyone to take just one hour out of  their Friday and join them for a safe and fun beach clean up. Masks are worn, and social distancing protocols are observed. Buckets and bags for the beach clean ups are also provided.

Anneke Smit does her share for the weekly beach clean up in Scottburgh,

The next beach clean up will be at Umkomaas beach this Saturday, July 4 at 1.45pm. To keep up with your local beach clean up events and for information on awareness projects, follow CherryMac Adventures on Facebook and on Instagram @Cherrymac_Adventures.

The group is also working closely with a wildlife conservation team. To stay updated on this, visit the Wildlife Conservation Project website by clicking HERE.

 

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