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Unveiling the Mysteries of the White Steenbras: Our New Conservation Project

Jessica Seath
| July 24, 2024
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| Conserve, Research

The White Steenbras (Lithognathus lithognathus) is an iconic fish species native to the coastal waters of South Africa. Known for its distinctive silver body and a golden hue along its sides, this species is not only a prized catch for recreational anglers but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of our marine environments. However, due to overfishing and habitat degradation, the White Steenbras population has been in decline. Our new project aims to address this pressing issue through comprehensive research and conservation efforts. The Importance of White Steenbras: Ecological Role: The White Steenbras is a key species in the marine food web, helping to regulate the population of smaller fish and invertebrates. Economic Value: Recreational fishing...

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Introducing Our Flagship White Steenbras Project

Jessica Seath
| July 2, 2024
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We are excited to announce our new flagship initiative, the White Steenbras Project, dedicated to studying and preserving the White Steenbras in the Knysna Estuary. This project utilizes cutting-edge acoustic telemetry technology to monitor the movements and behaviors of these fascinating fish. What is the White Steenbras Project? The White Steenbras Project aims to uncover the mysteries of the White Steenbras, a crucial species in our estuarine ecosystem. By tagging and tracking these fish, we gather invaluable data on their migration patterns, habitat use, and environmental interactions. This research not only enhances our understanding of the White Steenbras but also informs conservation strategies to protect their natural habitat. Why It Matters The White Steenbras is a keystone species, playing a...

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Jaap Se Bay

KBP
| August 22, 2017
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Jaap Se Bay at Brenton on Sea is a ‘secret’ cove – around the corner from Castle Rock but tricky to find and a long climb down. But a climb well worth doing as Frances and Peter Smith found when they were introduced to it by Dave and Hannah Edge (Brenton Blue butterfly). At low tide there are rocks after rocks covered in huge brown mussels (Perna perna) and others closely packed with redbait (Pyura stolonifera ) – amazing sights. Sheltering in with the redbait were brightly coloured sponges and sea squirts. Around the bases of the rocks were large sandy anemones that close up into sand covered doughnuts and multi-coloured sea anemones including the striking purple knobbly anemone (Bunodosoma...

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An Artful Waste Challenge

KBP
| August 1, 2017
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Artful Waste Challenge by Knysna Basin Project

The Knysna Basin Project launched the Artful Waste Challenge during last year’s Knysna Oyster Festival. What does this challenge entail, you might ask? First, an estuary clean-up takes place, where teams walk along the Knysna estuary and collect litter (or shall I say art materials) lying around. Once this is done, teams use the litter collected to find their artistic side and create pieces of art with an environmental message. The teams with the best artworks are then rewarded with awesome prizes from our sponsors (Metelerkamps, Ocean Odyssey and Knysna Elephant Park). (more…)

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