Oceans

Peet Conquers the World’s Toughest Row; Back to Land Legs at Last

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024 1,858 0

After a gruelling journey just under 5000 kilometres in length, Freedom Rower Peet Botma has finished the World’s Toughest Row in a finish equally epic and emotional!   Antigua (29…

Melissa Du Toit Leads the Only Local Entry in the Ocean Globe Race

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyDecember 5, 2023 502 0

The only South African entry competing in the Ocean Globe Race recently had a change of leadership. However, Melissa Du Toit has stepped up as skipper as Sterna the yacht…

Sea Walls Project Wraps Up and Leaves a Lasting Legacy 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 29, 2023November 30, 2023 1,149 0

It’s a wrap on the Sea Walls Project that took over Cape Town recently, and the results are a lasting legacy that will hopefully ‘sea’ great change. Have a look:…

A New Book Will Connect Us to the Oceans While Combating Marine Litter

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023 157 0

Two superheroes, Captain Fanplastic and the Black Mermaid have teamed up for a new book, set to combat marine litter and connect readers of all ages to the ocean’s call:…

All You Need to Know About Marine Protected Areas Ahead of MPA Day

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 30, 2023July 28, 2023 211 0

What are Marine Protected Areas and why do they have their own day of celebration? Here’s all you need to know ahead of MPA Day!   South Africa (30 July,…

Crochet Coral Reef Made by Locals Flourishes in Cape Town

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 6, 2023July 6, 2023 901 0

A coral reef like no other! Hand-made, crochet and creative activism at its finest! The Two Oceans Aquarium’s latest installation is almost as wonderful as the marine life.   Cape…

Paddling for the Penguins: 16-year-old Keira King to Tackle 40kms of Kindness

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 723 0

Keira King didn’t want to be a keyboard warrior. Instead of simply making a change, she’s paddling toward one! The 16-year-old will tackle 40 km from Ballito to Ushaka Beach…

The Ocean Cleanup Removed 200 000 Kgs of Plastic from the Pacific!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023 382 0

The Ocean Cleanup celebrated a mind-blowing milestone, removing 200 000 kgs of plastic from the Pacific Ocean!   Global (13 April, 2023) — In a wave of good news for the…

Community Caring – New Court Case Launched to Stop Shell!

by Tania Broughton@GroundUp_NewsDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021 1,128 0

A new case against Shell and the planned seismic surveys is due to be heard by the same judge who ruled against activists last week!   Wild Coast, South Africa…