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
Contact

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KZN Sharks Board


PROTECTION AGAINST SHARK ATTACK AT POPULAR SWIMMING BEACHES IN KZN


Phone: 031 566 0400
Sharks Board

SANCOR (South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research)


PROMOTES THE INFORMED USE AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES


Office: 021 402 3536
SANCOR

Operation Phakisa


A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


Phone: 012 312 0000
Operation Phakisa

SAAMBR (South African Association for Marine Biological Research)


RESPONSIBLE BODY FOR THE PROTECTION OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY IN KZN


Office: 031 274 1150
SAAMBR

SAIAB (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity)


CONDUCTS RESEARCH FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AFRICA'S AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS


Office: 046 603 5800
SAIAB

SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority)


RESPONSIBLE FOR MARINE SAFETY IN SOUTH AFRICA


Durban Office: 031 307 1501
Richards Bay Office: 035 788 0068
SAMSA

SANHO (South African Navy Hydrographic Office)


SOUTH AFRICAN TIDAL INFORMATION


General Information: 021 787 2408 SANHO

SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute)


MONITORS AND REPORTS ON THE STATE OF BIODIVERSITY IN SA


Head Office: 012 843 5000SANBI

NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute)


A VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION TASKED WITH SAVING LIVES AT SEA


KZN Office: 031 361 8567
Emergencies: 082 380 3800
NSRI

WIOMSA (Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association)


ADVANCE REGIONAL CO-OPERATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF COASTAL AND MARINE SCIENCE


Head Office: +255 24 2233472
WIOMSA









Useful Data Links















Statistics South Africa


STATISTICAL SYSTEMS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED DECISIONS STATSSA

Environmental GIS (DEA)


PROVIDES ACCESS TO BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSPATIAL DATAEGIS

National Coastal Viewer (DEA)


NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL COASTAL MAP VIEWER
Map Service

Chief Surveyor General


PROVIDE ACCESS TO SPATIALLY RELATED INFORMATION FOR SOUTH AFRICA
CSG


 

1map


SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL, ONLINE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
1 Map

WIOFish


WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN FISHERIES DATABASE
WIOFish