We are incredibly grateful to André Breytenbach and the team at Cape Town City Toyota for sponsoring our brand new Rescue and Retrieve Vehicle — a game-changer in our fight to protect South Africa’s marine wildlife! The Western Cape coastline is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, but it is under threat. From stranded whales and dolphins to entangled [...]
This past Saturday, Uilenkraalsmond came alive with community spirit and environmental action as nearly 90 dedicated pollution heroes gathered for a clean-up that made a real difference. Together, we tackled the growing threat of estuarine pollution—and the results were inspiring. In total, 121.5 kilograms of litter were removed from the estuary. Among the most alarming finds were a broken windscreen, a [...]
On 10 May, under stormy skies and at the southernmost golf course in Africa, Marine Dynamics marked its 25th anniversary in style. Guests braved the first winter gale to join us at Gansbaai Golf Course for a celebration overflowing with pride, gratitude—and, truly, “a sea of emotion.” From 25 years of boat-based whale watching to 20 years of diving with and [...]
In celebration of World Penguin Day, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust proudly joined hands with Marine Coastal Conservation for a collaborative beach clean-up at Hermanus New Harbour. With the theme “Celebrating and Safeguarding South Africa’s Penguins”, the event focused on raising awareness and taking action to protect the endangered African Penguin and its marine environment. The clean-up, which aimed to reduce [...]
The Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust team had the honour of hosting our third meeting with Minister Dion George, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, since his appointment in July 2024. In just 10 months as minister, Minister George has demonstrated a strong interest in the work being done in our region. During his recent visit, he enjoyed the [...]
This Rockhopper Penguin, typically found on remote Southern Ocean islands, made an unexpected stop on a beach in Arniston, South Africa – thousands of kilometers from home! Found injured and underweight (likely from a dog bite), Rocky was brought to the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) on 1 February. Thanks to the expert care of our team, led by penguin [...]
The Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust teams were thrilled to host three teams from the DARWIN200 planetary conservation initiative, a project aiming to change the world for the better by reconnecting people with nature and building a more sustainable future. DARWIN200 centres around the 2023–2025 Global Voyage, retracing Charles Darwin’s historic journey aboard HMS Beagle. The initiative focuses on [...]
Marine Dynamics and the Dyer Island Conservation Trust were excited to welcome our second DARWIN200 group to Kleinbaai, Gansbaai. DARWIN200 is a planetary conservation initiative that aims to change the world for the better. They are sailing a historic tall ship around the world, retracing Charles Darwin’s voyage aboard HMS Beagle two centuries ago. “Using our ship as a floating laboratory [...]
The month of March has been internationally declared a time to celebrate the vital work that social workers do every day, throughout the year. Social Workers having fun! On Friday, 28 March 2025, the Marine Dynamics team welcomed Minister Jaco Londt and the Western Cape Government Department of Social Development to the Great White House restaurant, giving them an [...]
The KruShan Foundation, led by Kruger and Shannon du Plessis, has been a crucial partner for the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and its African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, in the fight to save the critically endangered African Penguin and support marine conservation efforts in the Overstrand region. From funding a Seabird Ranger on Dyer Island to supporting medical care at the [...]
