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What will happen to tourism After COVID-19

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One of South Africa's Biggest Foreign Exchange Earners Needs to Gear Up for Rapid Recovery The economic fallout from the numerous lockdowns worldwide will be immense. The way to recovery for tourism in Nelson Mandela Bay especially will revolve around three main items: Safe travel via flights Minimal infection and death-rates in Nelson Mandela Bay Ability to guarantee proper attention to visitors health and safety Tourism as a whole will awaken slowly again and the order will … [Read more...] about What will happen to tourism After COVID-19

Appeal to tour operators and tour guides to be responsible

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SA tourist attractions to be closed Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says she has instructed that tourist attractions across the country be closed following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a national lockdown from midnight on Thursday to curb the spread of COVID-19. “We are saying to tour operators and tour guides, you have an obligation to be responsible and protect South Africans and tourists themselves,” the Minister said. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing … [Read more...] about Appeal to tour operators and tour guides to be responsible

Bad for Tourism Good for Whales and Dolphins

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Local Boat Based Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour Operator, AB Marine has announced cessation of all tours until the end of April 2020. An announcement on the AB Marine web site says: AB Marine Whale and Dolphin Watching regrets to inform guests that we will not be conducting any tours until after the end of April 2020. At that time we will re-assess the situation with regards to the to Coronavirus Pandemic and make a decision. The current pandemic is a massive blow to our Tourism … [Read more...] about Bad for Tourism Good for Whales and Dolphins

Maggot on a Mission

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Maggot on a Mission. On the morning of 4 March 2020 AB Marine and Expert Tours hosted young candidates from the Wilderness Foundation to a trip out to sea. The object of the exercise was to introduce these young learners to a very important conservation environment - the Marine environment. In addition AB Marine and Expert Tours, in partnership with the Wilderness Foundation will be facilitating Marine Tour Guide Training for deserving candidates. @algoabaymarine @expert.tours … [Read more...] about Maggot on a Mission

All at sea

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All at sea This Morning AB Marine and Expert Tours hosted young candidates from the Wilderness Foundation to a trip out to sea. The object of the exercise was to introduce these young learners to a very important conservation environment - the Marine environment. In addition AB Marine and Expert Tours, in partnership with the Wilderness Foundation will be facilitating Marine Tour Guide Training for deserving candidates. @algoabaymarine @expert.tours @wildernessfoundation #marinetour #guides … [Read more...] about All at sea

Why the Predators are Super Happy

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https://youtu.be/3LmB59-8hos When the Common Dolphins come close inshore of Algoa Bay to feed then Marine Conservation outfits get excited as it is an indication of the start of the Sardine Run. Sardines spawn in our waters and then migrate up the East Coast in the greatest migration of animals in the world. Along the way predators such as dolphins, sharks, gannets, penguins and whales feast on the sardines. Footage courtesy of Expert Tours and AB Marine Whale and Dolphin Watching - … [Read more...] about Why the Predators are Super Happy

Calm enough days in Algoa Bay are rare

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Calm enough days in Algoa Bay to get an image like this are rare ..... The Radisson Blu Hotel reflected in the Indian Ocean waters of Algoa Bay on Tuesday 5 June 2019. Image taken from the AB Marine Whale and Dolphin Watching Vessel. @algoabaymarine #whalewatching #radissonblu #alanstraton #mype #abmarine - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Calm enough days in Algoa Bay are rare

City Bids on The Ocean Race – Bigger Than Ironman

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Covering over 40 000 Nautical Miles over 9 months racing around the world in 65 foot sailing yachts is a massive test of endurance and equipment for sailors entered in the prestigious Ocean Race. The Ocean Race - first billed as the Whitbread - was sailed for the first time in 1973/4 and was won by Mexican amateur Ramon Carlin in a Swan 65 yacht, Sayula II. From 2001 the ownership of the race was taken over by Volvo and Volvo Cars and the race was renamed the ‘Volvo Ocean Race’. In 2019 … [Read more...] about City Bids on The Ocean Race – Bigger Than Ironman

Great Success and Joy for 38 Graduates

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“My heart is full of gratitude as I think of the journey I have travelled since I became a part of this programme. I was lost, had been rejected a few times and had given up. The Umzi Wethu programme turned my life around. After each day I was full of hope, after every session I felt revived and after time spent in class I was reminded once again that my life mattered, my situation was not permanent, that I would conquer depression and anxiety, and that I would rise above all obstacles”. These … [Read more...] about Great Success and Joy for 38 Graduates

Hunting Whales from the Air

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On Tuesday 5 February Expert Tours and AB Marine hosted Guests and Famous German Media on a trip into Algoa Bay to see Whales, Dolphins, Penguins, Bail Balls and stuff. To get a 'jump' on the predators we went up in a light aircraft in the morning to spot some of the activity and were not disappointed. Book your Whale Watching Adventure here: http://ABMarine.co.za/bookings https://youtu.be/elOWGQZxv-w … [Read more...] about Hunting Whales from the Air

Why are these Dead Sardines floating in Algoa Bay?

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These images come from local Ecotourism outfit AB Marine who report seeing a long line of "thousands of dead sardines floating on the surface of Algoa Bay close to St Croix Island." The theory is that these fish are the product of over fishing and have been dumped at sea from fishing boats before entering the Port of Port Elizabeth for inspection by officials. If this is true then this represents a rape of of fishery stock on a large scale. … [Read more...] about Why are these Dead Sardines floating in Algoa Bay?

We have Ro-Ro’s and So-So’s

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MyPE was sent this image today by AB Marine of a Submersible Cargo Ship off of the Port of Nqura. It got us to thinking that these 'Sail On, Sail Off' vessels should be named; "So-So's" for "Sail On, Sail Off" just like their Ro-Ro (Roll On, Roll Off) counterparts! Spotted off of the AB Marine Whale watching vessel today outside the Nqura Harbour. #portelizabeth #algoabay #abmarine #coega #nqura #whalewatching #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about … [Read more...] about We have Ro-Ro’s and So-So’s