Strandloper Project

Fostering marine conservation through citizen science projects researching ghost fishing, reef condition and lead poisoning from recreational fishing.

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Happy World Environment Day.

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We are very appreciative of the contributions to our database that @CoastalWalk make collecting data on Oystercatchers and Humpback Dolphins on their #slackpacking trail in the #GardenRoute. #citizenscience

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Hike for conservation on these two #slackpacking trails in the #GardenRoute
#InquaTrail #GRCM
https://t.co/Su0y2KEAql

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Fish hiding under the mantle of a jellyfish.

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Ocean conditions and daily sea breezes over the past month have made it difficult to get regular sightings of the Humpback #Dolphins in the bay. It was great to see the whole pod.
https://t.co/FoALzTTqhu

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Great to see a Common #Octopus hunting in a tidal pool on the #MoonlightMeander tour in the #GardenRoute.

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Festive season greetings from the #StrandloperProject team.

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Playful antics of Humpback Dolphins.
https://t.co/wZR63aBSzw

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These guys know how to surf!
https://t.co/PehYEx7d63

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Dolphins cruising past Wilderness. #gardenroute

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Young Bottlenose Dolphins get the zoomies.
https://t.co/dLEsSkZDzv

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It is that time of the year, when Blue #Stingray migrate to their summer breeding grounds in the #GardenRoute. #NatueTalks
https://t.co/KCPF2BlNFp

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Just over 4 weeks till the #StrandloperProject team begin their 2025 coastal research expedition, a 210km hike between Blombos and Wilderness to survey ocean plastic waste. #saveouroceans #plasticfreeoceans #Trashy20 https://t.co/J0WqPZwzwS

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Incredible biodiversity at the turn of the tides in the #Knysna Heads. #GardenRoute #freediving https://t.co/RDPyppkFQa

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It turns out that #Humpback Whales love frolicking in Kelp Forests in an activity that is known as 'kelping', that is both therapeutic and playful for the #Whales. #whalewatching
https://t.co/mo7vXsGSZl

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Incredible group interaction of Southern Right Whales near Hermanus, South Africa. #WhaleWatching
https://t.co/wFvhTII3sC

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With less than 300 Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins in South African waters, not only is this the rarest dolphin species in the country, it is also the rarest mammal. Map of marine mammal observations at Swartvlei Beach. #saveouroceans #saveourdolphins

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A large pod of Bottlenose #Dolphins that took 40 minutes to swim past our view site.
https://t.co/9K8E63iqFG

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Celebrating Marine Protected Area Day. What will you do from today onwards to protect the future of marine #biodiversity and sustainability? #mpaday #mpa #SaveourOcean #MPAday2025

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How do #oceans and Marine Protected Areas enrich your life? #MPAday #StrandloperProject #saveouroceans #MPADay2025

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As we approach #MPAday on the 1st August, it is crucial to reflect on the merits of Marine Protected Areas for ocean sustainability for #recfish and artesian fishermen.
#MPA https://t.co/oCCjx0Ky3h