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Photograph Left: J Hrusa
WHERE WILL YOU FIND US?
Port Elizabeth, South Africa is situated in Algoa Bay
which is a large eastward-facing half-heart bay. The city was
established in the western sector of the Bay because of the protection
offered by Cape Recife from the dominant south westerly swell.
There are
two groups of islands within 10 km of the coast: the Bird Island group in
the east and the Islands of the Cross, St Croix, Jaheel and Brenton islands in the centre. All fall
within marine reserves and are included in the scope of the Greater
Addo National Park. These islands are home to 35 of the 91 recorded South
African seabird species and six of our resident species breed here.
Almost half of the world’s population of the endangered African penguin
live here and Bird Island is the home of the largest Cape gannetry in the
world. With approximately 400 individuals remaining, the roseate tern,
South Africa’s rarest and most endangered of South Africa’s seabirds,
breeds on the islands.
OUR MISSION
SAMREC has launched a four-pronged attack.
RESCUE, REHABILITATE, RELEASE, EDUCATE
We aim
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To form an effective stranding network along the coastline to respond to
any strandings.
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To rescue and rehabilitate animals in need of help and, so far as
possible, return them to the wild.
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To be prepared to respond to a major oil spill and rehabilitate any
compromised marine life.
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To provide research facilities and opportunities to scientists and
veterinary specialists.
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To create awareness for the need for coastal conservation.
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To educate the people on how to care for our great asset and to save it
for future generations.
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OUR MISSION
SAMREC has launched a four-pronged attack.
RESCUE
REHABILITATE
RELEASE
EDUCATE
Photograph Courtesy: Bob Binnell
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