Dear All The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for March 2025 will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on this coming Saturday 15 March 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, on-going litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. We are hoping that by continuing to concentrate on this spot, we can stop as much of this litter as possible from finding its way into the … [Read more...] about Beacon Beach Clean-up
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Join The Bluewater Bay Cleanup
The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy are joining forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach on Saturday 15 February 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at the stop street where it meets with Weinronk Way. Drive straight to the end of Weinronk Way and then into the swimming beach parking area. We will supply bags, but please remember to bring hats, sunscreen, water … [Read more...] about Join The Bluewater Bay Cleanup
E-Waste Collection Campaign
The Walker Drive Shopping Centre, Wise Owl Lifestyle and E-Waste Recyclers are having an e-waste collection this Saturday, 25 January 2025 between 08:00 am and 12:00 midday. Most people have an accumulation of old or broken or obsolete electrical and electronic gadgets, computerware and appliances hidden away in their homes. Here is an opportunity to get rid of all of that in one fell swoop. So please support this great initiative. Regards The WESSA ABB Team … [Read more...] about E-Waste Collection Campaign
WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-up at the Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 18 January 2025
Every good wish you all for 2025. Your committment to these clean-ups over the past year is much appreciated. The first WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for this new year will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, this coming Saturday 18 January 2025 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, on-going litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. We are hoping that by continuing to … [Read more...] about WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-up at the Beacon Summerstrand Saturday 18 January 2025
Golf Road, Walmer: Alien Clearing
Hello everyone. The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch December 2024 alien clearing will be on Saturday 14 December 2024 in Golf Road, Walmer from 09:00 – 11:00. This is a relatively new spot for clearing in the Baakens Valley. We will be starting from the straight stretch of that road overlooking the valley. Access to this starting point will be easiest from either Short Road or 14th Avenue. Turn out of Short Road into Club Road, which becomes Golf Road. Look out for the WESSA feather banner. The … [Read more...] about Golf Road, Walmer: Alien Clearing
KYB – More About Rabies in Seals
Dear Editor The next Know Your Bay will take place Tuesday 4 December at Bayworld. Dr Greg Hofmeyer, the curator at Bayworld museum of the largest collection of marine mammal specimens in the Southern Hemisphere, will tell us about the very recent outbreak of rabies in Cape fur seals in South Africa, the first rabies epidemic for any species of marine mammal. Since the epidemiology is almost completely unknown, it is not possible to predict how it will progress, and what impact it will have … [Read more...] about KYB – More About Rabies in Seals
Diarise 16 November – WESSA Beach Clean-Up
The next WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-up will take place at the Beacon Summerstrand on Saturday 16 November 2024. The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for November will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on this coming Saturday 16 November 2024 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, on-going litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. We are hoping that by … [Read more...] about Diarise 16 November – WESSA Beach Clean-Up
Know Your Bay – More About Sand Movement
Dear All Our next Know your Bay will take place this Tuesday 22 October with Dr Eckart Schumann, world-renown oceanographer and Mandela University research associate, who will describe sand movements forming our beaches in Nelson Mandela Bay, how human interventions and climate change have modified this natural movement and what can be done to maintain our beaches sandy. It will be preceded by a short presentation by Mr Mervyn Brouard from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South … [Read more...] about Know Your Bay – More About Sand Movement
Patti Clean Up
Dear Editor The next WESSA Algoa Bay branch beach clean-up will be at the Patti beach at Cape Recife on Saturday 19 October 2024 from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, coming from Summerstrand, you turn left off Marine Drive towards Pine Lodge. Drive past Pine Lodge and stop at the boom which is the entrance to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Tell the security person there that you are participating in the WESSA beach clean-up and he or she will let you through. Drive past the SANCCOB building … [Read more...] about Patti Clean Up
Glengarry Crescent Alien Clearing Invite
Dear Editor The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch October 2024 alien clearing will be on Saturday 12 October 2024 in Glengarry Crescent, Humewood from 09:00 – 11:00. This will be the last clearing in this particular spot, because, for now, the area is cleared. We will have a little celebration after this clearing! November's clearing will be advised closer the time. It is very heartening to see the results and encouraging to know that it can be done. The main purpose of these clearings is to further … [Read more...] about Glengarry Crescent Alien Clearing Invite
NMB Climate Change: Come and Have Your Say
Dear Editor Come and have your say on the changing climate. What do you say? How do we prepare Nelson Mandela Bay for the changing climate and its impact on communities & economies & ecosystems? The weather is changing, the economy is changing, those with the least resources will be impacted the most. Can we do something about that? We think we can. The NMB Climate Resilience Project - a partnership with the Presidential Climate Commission and Wilderness Foundation Africa - want … [Read more...] about NMB Climate Change: Come and Have Your Say
WESSA ABB Beach Cleanup to Mark International Coastal Clean-Up Month
The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA will again be participating in a beach clean-up during International Coastal Cleanup Month, on Saturday 28 September 2024 from 09:30 to 11:30. The Sustainable Seas Trust is the national coordinator of the events during September. International Coastal Cleanup Day brings volunteers and organisations together worldwide, during the month of September, to tackle the pressing issue of marine debris. Some of the highlights during September are: September 2024 - … [Read more...] about WESSA ABB Beach Cleanup to Mark International Coastal Clean-Up Month
KYB Postponed due to Electricity ‘Challenges’
Due to the absence of electricity in Summerstrand at the moment, the next Know Your Bay is postponed to 3rd of September. It will take place at Bayworld, where Dr Taryn Murray from the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) in Grahamstown will present the fascinating work she is leading with the Acoustic Tracking Array Platform. Since 2009, over 50 species of fish, from fishery species (dusky kob, spotted grunter or leervis) to large predatory sharks (great white, bull … [Read more...] about KYB Postponed due to Electricity ‘Challenges’
Dr Taryn Murray to Speak at KYB
WESSA's next Know your Bay (KYB) will take place Tuesday 27 August at Bayworld, where Dr Taryn Murray from the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) in Grahamstown will present the fascinating work she is leading with the Acoustic Tracking Array Platform. Since 2009, over 50 species of fish, from fishery species (dusky kob, spotted grunter or leervis) to large predatory sharks (great white, bull sharks or raggedtooths) have been tagged with an acoustic transmitter which … [Read more...] about Dr Taryn Murray to Speak at KYB
WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-Up Saturday 17 August 2024
The WESSA Algoa Bay Branch beach clean-up for August will be in Summerstrand starting at the Beacon at the intersection of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way, on Saturday 17 August 2024 from 09:30 to 10:30. This stretch of coastline has a serious, on-going litter problem for a variety of reasons, and needs regular clean-ups. We are hoping that by concentrating on this spot, we can stop as much of this litter as possible from finding its way into the sea. There is ample parking at the Beacon. … [Read more...] about WESSA Algoa Bay Branch Beach Clean-Up Saturday 17 August 2024
