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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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Ship Strike Suspected in Whale Stranding Near Die Dam
On Tuesday, 28 April, a stranded whale was reported near Die Dam by Mr […]
Broadnose Sevengill Shark Necropsy – May 2026
On 4 May 2026, the Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust attended a […]
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 […]






