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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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Gansbaai Caravan Park Clean-Up Celebrates Earth Day and World Penguin Day
On 25 April, community members gathered at Gansbaai […]
Brydes whale stranding at Suiderstrand
On Sunday, 5 April, a Bryde’s whale was reported stranded at Suiderstrand. Nearby residents […]
Ragged Tooth Shark Stranding Near Struisbaai: A Bittersweet Outcome
On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, the DICT team was alerted to a stranded ragged […]
From Forest to Ocean – Everything is Connected: DEEP Blue Ambassadors Camp at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
This past weekend, the DEEP Blue Ambassadors embarked on an exciting and […]
Cetacean strandings over the past few months
The DICT is a member of the South African Strandings Network and […]
Welcoming the 2026 DEEP Blue Ambassadors: A New Wave of Ocean Leaders
The DEEP Blue community is excited to welcome 13 new DEEP Blue Ambassadors who […]
