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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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Braving the Swell: African Penguin Release Update – the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, Kleinbaai, Gansbaai.
On Wednesday 12 November, it was time for another 12 African penguin chicks and […]
Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours Earns Blue Flag Status for Three of their Eco-Tourism Vessels for the 2025/2026 Season
The announcement was made during the WESSA Blue Flag and Green Coast […]
Aquarium Glass to the Open Sea: A Full-Circle Moment with Dr Pat Garratt
Dr Pat Garratt is a distinguished South African marine biologist and conservationist, renowned for […]
A Decade of Dedication – Thank You, Gerhard van der Merwe
For the past ten years, Gerhard van der Merwe has driven from Hermanus to […]
Teamwork for a Cleaner Coastline – Gansbaai Harbour Cleanup with Save a Fishie
At the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT), we believe that […]
DEEP Kids Dive into Discovery at the Two Oceans Aquarium
The DEEP Kids recently enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to the […]






