The yacht Boaz set sail from Gordon's Bay on Monday morning 26 June 2017 at 05h30. Destination - the Algoa Bay Yacht Club and the African Marine Waste Conference taking place at the Feathermarket Centre from 9 to 13 July. The official launch of the vessel as the new research vessel for the Sustainable Seas Trust will happen on Sunday 9 July at the Aloga Bay Yacht Club and all are welcome to attend. Yachts will be sailing out at 10h00 and world renowned National Geographic Explorer in … [Read more...] about Marine Waste Warriors head for Port Elizabeth
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Algoa Bay Centre of Focus at African Marine Waste Conference
"With 350 kg's of plastic being dumped in the ocean every second, it is projected that there will be more plastics than fish in the ocean by 2050. This pollution is killing millions of marine animals and sea birds each year, damaging sensitive ecosystems, affecting environmental and human health. Aside from lost opportunities the cost to Africa run's in to billions annually," said SST Director Dr Tony Ribbink at a recent presentation to members and sailors at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club. "Africa … [Read more...] about Algoa Bay Centre of Focus at African Marine Waste Conference
