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BIODIVERSITY
Dyer Island Conservation Trust, protecting biodiversity –
Noun –“the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.”
Founded in 2006 by Wilfred Chivell, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust delivers conservation and research programmes to protect the biodiversity of the marine eco-system surrounding Dyer Island. The trust strives to protect:
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The continued loss of biodiversity is not only an environmental issue. Biodiversity is vital, for our economies, our security, our societies, and our environment. Preserving biodiversity will require transformative change, lots of action and sustainable contributions to those leading the charge. We need to change our ways forever and for good.

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A LIFELINE FOR OUR OCEAN HEROES
We are incredibly grateful to André Breytenbach and the team at Cape Town City […]
Turning the Tide: 121.5 kg of Litter Collected at Uilenkraalsmond Estuary Clean-Up
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Sperm Whale Stranding in Struisbaai
On May 24th, 2025, a team from the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and Marine […]
Spreading Warmth and Hope: School Sock Donation to Masakhane Primary and Gansbaai Primer
The Dyer Island Conservation Trust had the pleasure of delivering a […]
A Quarter Century of Excellence: Celebrating 25 Years of Marine Dynamics
On 10 May, under stormy skies and at the southernmost golf course in Africa, […]
Celebrating World Penguin Day with Purpose: Beach Clean-Up at Hermanus New Harbour
In celebration of World Penguin Day, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust proudly joined hands […]