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Why is the African Penguin Population dwindling?

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Listen to this article: The Worldwide Experience blog (The Endangered African Penguin – Oil Spills and Current Stats) recently published an article saying; "The city of Port Elizabeth is not only home to Worldwide Experience but also home to the largest colony of the endangered African penguin in the world.  The African penguin is endemic to the coastal regions of Southern Africa. Its biggest breeding population is located on the small island of St Croix, which is situated in Algoa Bay, Port … [Read more...] about Why is the African Penguin Population dwindling?

Killer Whales in Algoa Bay

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On Saturday 26 May 2018 we cruised out of the Port of Port Elizabeth onboard the AB Marine Whale Watching vessel - the prognosis for seeing Whales and Dolphins was not good as Killer Whales and Red Tide had been spotted in the bay. These apex predators are highly elusive and the result of dolphins and whales 'hiding away' whilst the red tide chases the fish away - meaning less food and less chance of a sighting. BUT, we were rewarded with the very rare sighting of a family pod of Killer Whales … [Read more...] about Killer Whales in Algoa Bay

How the Sport of Yachting Started in Algoa Bay

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In 1933, before the breakwater was completed it was the practice of the tugs of Messina Bros., Coles and Searle (Pty) Ltd., to ferry passengers to and from the liners which were anchored offshore in Algoa Bay. The last tug for the day was at 4:30 pm and passengers who missed this tug then had no choice but to either spend the night on board ship or in the bustling little city of Port Elizabeth. Out of this then came the opportunity for an enterprising Port Elizabethan by the name of Bredell … [Read more...] about How the Sport of Yachting Started in Algoa Bay

Face to Face with a Killer as Disabled Orca Returns to Port Elizabeth

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It has been four years since Rainer and Silke Schimpf from Expert Tours in Port Elizabeth observed the disabled Orca, 'Sira', in Algoa Bay. At the time it appeared that Sira's family were assisting the Killer Whale with food and hunting on the Orca's behalf. See the www.MyPE.co.za report: Disabled Killer Whale With Missing Fins Survives. The May 2013 documenting of Sira being cared for by fellow pod members was at the time reported as one of the few times that killer whales have been seen … [Read more...] about Face to Face with a Killer as Disabled Orca Returns to Port Elizabeth

The Bottlenose Capital of the World

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Known as the Water Sports Capital of South Africa amongst others, last night Nelson Mandela Bay added another title to its identity - the Bottlenose Capital of the World, when tourism authorities and ocean lovers gathered for the official launch of the name at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. Research conducted in the 90’s by the Centre for Dolphin Studies in South Africa showed that approximately 20 000 Bottlenose Dolphins were in Algoa Bay in Nelson Mandela Bay. Today that number is estimated … [Read more...] about The Bottlenose Capital of the World

Ships to be refuelled in Algoa Bay outside Port limits

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The Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has secured permission from the South African Maritime Safety Authority to deliver bunkers and perform ship-to-ship transfers in Algoa Bay, an area that includes two ports, Port Elizabeth and Coega. Algoa Bay allows more than 50 ships to be anchored at the same time. Some 30 miles away from shore, the water depth reaches about 100 meters, and access from the high seas is easy wide open with almost no deviation for ships passing South Africa, Aegean … [Read more...] about Ships to be refuelled in Algoa Bay outside Port limits

Fisherman missing in Algoa Bay

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Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 05h00, Sunday, 17th January, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following reports of a man overboard from the fishing vessel Derick at anchorage approximately 3 nautical miles off-shore of the Port of Port Elizabeth. The sea rescue craft Eikos Rescuer IV was launched and a Police helicopter joined in an extensive sea, air and shore search but no sign of the missing … [Read more...] about Fisherman missing in Algoa Bay

Algoa Bay Fish Farm application under consideration

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The application by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the development of a fish farm in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape, has been referred back to the Department of Environmental Affairs for consideration. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has undertaken to conduct a detailed analysis of the projected revenue and employment opportunities likely to be created by the Sea Based Aquaculture Development Zone, measured against the perceived loss in … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Fish Farm application under consideration

Diver Is Nearly Swallowed By A Whale

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A LUCKY diver has spoken of the moment he was nearly SWALLOWED by a whale. Rainer Schimpf was watching the annual sardine run when a 15m Bryde's whale attacked a ball of fish just yards away. Luckily the giant mammal swerved at the last moment to avoid smacking directly into him - but it still sent him flying as it breached. The incident was captured off the coast of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. http://youtu.be/a-Ph1CWYivg Creator: Barcroft Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your … [Read more...] about Diver Is Nearly Swallowed By A Whale

Spearfishing video clip – 10 kg White steenbras in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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A MyPE.co.za selected video for you: Diving in about 9 m in Algoa Bay I wait for a steenbras to appear. As predicted two fish approach and I take a longish shot - it's a good hit, but I must con... Video Rating: 5 / 5 CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. … [Read more...] about Spearfishing video clip – 10 kg White steenbras in Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

NSRI hunt for Container

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At 15h20, Saturday, 22nd November, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew launched EIKOS RESCUER IV tasked to mark one of the missing containers (that fell off a ship at anchorage in Port Elizabeth during the week) reportedly spotted by a passing ship 25 nautical miles off-shore. The ship had marked the position and the salvagers tasked to locate and recover the containers were informed and NSRI Port Elizabeth requested to mark the container for easy location later. But on arrival in the area it … [Read more...] about NSRI hunt for Container

Containers fall off ship in Algoa Bay

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Ian Gray, NSRI Port Elizabeth station commander, said; "At 09h30, Saturday, 15th November, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew launched our sea rescue craft SPIRIT OF TOFT to patient evacuate a local 24 year old fisherman, suffering chest pains, on the I&J Stern Fishing Trawler BLUE BELL off-shore of the Port of Port Elizabeth. "The patient has been brought to shore aboard our sea rescue craft in a stable condition (walking wounded) and transported to hospital by their ships agent for further … [Read more...] about Containers fall off ship in Algoa Bay

Proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm could deprive NMB of R9.2 M from sailing

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The Algoa Bay Yacht Club has voiced it's opposition to the proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm and submitted an appeal. The proposed site is inshore of the Shipping zone and offshore of Port Elizabeth's beaches placing it in the path of many of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club's sailing regattas. ABYC exists to foster sailing as a sport. The local, provincial, national and international events that ABYC host bring many tourists to the region, city, port and club - all hosted by volunteer club members … [Read more...] about Proposed Algoa Bay Fish Farm could deprive NMB of R9.2 M from sailing