Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Shark Spotters over Muizenberg: On my last visit to Cape Town I had to make a stop in Noordhoek and returned to Cape Town via Fish Hoek and Boyes Drive. At the top of Boys Drive I pulled over to enjoy the view of Muizenberg Beach from the lookout where one of the shark spotters is based. The Shark Spotting Programme is the only program of its kind in the world. Cape Town has, over the last few years, experienced an increase … [Read more...] about Shark Spotters over Muizenberg – Featured Blog
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Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds: Native Olympia oysters, which once thrived along the Pacific Northwest coast until over-harvesting and habitat loss all but wiped them out, have a built-in resistance to ocean acidification during a key shell-building phase after spawning, according to a new study. Researchers believe this may have implications for the future of the commercial oyster industry. … [Read more...] about Native Olympia oysters more resilient to ocean acidification, study finds – Featured Blog
The Aloes are in bloom – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Aloes are in bloom: One of my favorite things about this time of the year (early winter) is the fact that the aloes are in bloom. A little road trip through the Karoo Heartland had me stop once or twice to snap a few pictures, but mostly I just enjoyed the sight of them next to the road. A lot of the flowers are just starting to open up so give it another week or two three and they will be blooming in all their … [Read more...] about The Aloes are in bloom – Featured Blog
Oxpola – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Oxpola: Week 1: 16 May 2016 Take 1 tablet once daily for 1 week (0.125mg) Week 2: 23 May 2016 Take 1 tablet 3 times daily for 1 week (0.125mg) Week 3: 30 May 2016 Take 1 Oxpola tablet (0.125mg) 3 times daily for 1 week AND Take 1 Pexola tablet (0.25mg) 3 times daily for 1 week Week 4: 6 June 2016 Take 2 tablets ( 0.25 mg) once daily ? S/ b Take 2 tablets (0.25mg) 3 times daily ? •Started rectifying on Monday evening •Feeling better by … [Read more...] about Oxpola – Featured Blog
Gannet fishing on the Moray Firth . . Wait for the dive.. – Bottlenose Dolphin Algoa Bay – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Gannet fishing on the Moray Firth . . Wait for the dive.. – Bottlenose Dolphin Algoa Bay: A Bottlenose Dolphin Algoa Bay video selected by Expert Tours: A flock of gannets fishing on the Moray Firth Black Isle Scotland. Followed this one and thought he’d never dive . . then suddenly . . !! Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience | Expert Tours on YouTube. Source: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth. Sopwith, Dolphin 5.F..1 – … [Read more...] about Gannet fishing on the Moray Firth . . Wait for the dive.. – Bottlenose Dolphin Algoa Bay – Featured Blog
On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’ – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’: Large animals hunted for their parts — such as elephant ivory and shark fins — are in double jeopardy of extinction due to their large body size and high value, according to a new analysis. The study reveals underappreciated risk to marine species similar to that of iconic terrestrial species, but elevated by key differences […] Source: Sardine Run Port … [Read more...] about On land and at sea, large animals are in ‘double jeopardy’ – Featured Blog
The chair lady of the Donkin – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The chair lady of the Donkin: Anton Momberg's "Untitled Piece", forming part of Route 67, standing proud on the Donkin Reserve. Some call her the lady with the chair but for the first time did I realise that she could also be the "chairlady" of the Donkin Reserve Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Pork passanger: We've all seen pictures (or in real life) of Red Bill Oxpeckers sitting on rhino, buffalo, giraffe or some of the … [Read more...] about The chair lady of the Donkin – Featured Blog
Cuyler Manor’s Rosie – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Cuyler Manor’s Rosie: On the outskirts of Uitenhage is Cuyler Manor; a historical giant in Nelson Mandela Bay gently tucked away between the Swartkops River and the old road to Port Elizabeth (R367) where a 200-year old Cape Dutch house reflects a bygone era. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest … [Read more...] about Cuyler Manor’s Rosie – Featured Blog
Calm day on the Donkin – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Calm day on the Donkin: I had to drop something off at the Donkin yesterday and found this tranquil scene. Warm day, not a breeze and barely anybody out and about. At least I got to enjoy it for 5 minutes before I had to hit the road again. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Despatch at sunset from the air: It's not often that you find much about Despatch on the internet and definitely not many videos. So I was quite … [Read more...] about Calm day on the Donkin – Featured Blog
Humewood Station standing empty – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Humewood Station standing empty: The difference between the Port Elizabeth Railway Station (opened in 1899) and the Humewood Railway Station (opened in 1905) is that Humewood was built to accommodate narrow gauge - 2 ft (610 mm) - trains that made use of the Avontuur Railway (or Apple Express line as most of us know it) to the Gamtoos Valley, Kouga area and Langkloof. Sadly since the line has been closed after flooding the station … [Read more...] about Humewood Station standing empty – Featured Blog
Please Sir I Want Some More! – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Please Sir I Want Some More!: Physical: Advantage CBD / Mental: Advantage CBD | Ill 9 years 9 months … I’m into week four of Oxpola tablets. Each week the dosage has been increased. But we forgot to collect on Saturday. So, I made do on Sunday. On Monday morning we collected the rest. The label read take two tablets once daily. That I did on Monday and Tuesday. I also felt horrible all day on Tuesday. And I was … [Read more...] about Please Sir I Want Some More! – Featured Blog
The week that was…. – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The week that was....: Dean Simpson styling © Kody McGregor The run of stunning weather continued, with most of the week being glassy. Some waves about if you went looking, and even the odd fun one in the bay. Thursday was the pick of the bunch as far as conditions went, dead calm and fun waves. Their lack of grunt made up for by the perfect conditions. Not often you get the wave/zero wind combo thing happening. Jono … [Read more...] about The week that was…. – Featured Blog
Lazy days on the Sundays River – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Lazy days on the Sundays River: Standing on the deck at Dungbeetle River Lodge on the Sundays River in Colchester, this is the view you have. Ahhh, lazy days on the banks of the Sundays River. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Lunch time at This is Eat: Have you ever had lunch at This is Eat at the harbour? Not? You're only missing the best takeaway fish and calamari at the best prices in town. Last week we … [Read more...] about Lazy days on the Sundays River – Featured Blog
Southern Right Whales in Table Bay, Cape Town, SA – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Southern Right Whales in Table Bay, Cape Town, SA: A Bottlenose Dolphin Algoa Bay video selected by Expert Tours: Group of 3 Southern Right Whales seen during a whale watching tour from Cape Town. Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience | Expert Tours on YouTube. Source: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth. Image from page 762 of “Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird … [Read more...] about Southern Right Whales in Table Bay, Cape Town, SA – Featured Blog
City Tour of Port Elizabeth South Africa – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: City Tour of Port Elizabeth South Africa: A Marine Safari Port Elizabeth video selected by Expert Tours: Spring 2013 CEA MOJO Michelle Peniche films the many characteristics of Port Elizabeth as she takes us on a tour around the city. Visit www.GoWithCEA.com for more information about our study abroad programs! Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience | Expert Tours on […] Source: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth. Image … [Read more...] about City Tour of Port Elizabeth South Africa – Featured Blog
