In partnership with BirdLife South Africa, Blue Marine Foundation, and Zandi Ndhlovu, we are fighting to #SaveAfricanPenguins by advocating for stronger regulations to safeguard their food supply and habitats. We invite you to read the article below and join us by signing the petition to push for change. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dgU8uyT2 Sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/eU6_Jegw Together, we can save African penguins! 🐧 #SaveThePenguins #Conservation #SANCCOB #BirdLifeSouthAfrica #BlueMarine #ActNow #AfricanPenguins #Penguins
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Cape Town, Western Province 3,964 followers
About us
Established in 1968, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is a registered non-profit company, operating from two centres based in Cape Town and Gqeberha, South Africa. SANCCOB rescues, rehabilitates and releases all southern African seabird species, but is particularly renowned for its conservation of the Endangered African penguin, Cape gannet, and Cape cormorant. SANCCOB collaborates with conservation authorities to work toward the protection and restoration of the natural habitat essential for seabirds to survive and the marine ecosystem to function. Throughout the years, SANCCOB has worked with government and conservation authorities to implement several management programmes and projects to conserve the African penguin and other seabird species. SANCCOB is one of the members of the Global Oiled Wildlife Response System (GOWRS) and has excellent working relationships with many response organisations.
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https://linktr.ee/SANCCOB
External link for Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, Western Province
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
- Specialties
- Contingency Planning, Oil Spill Response, Oiled Wildlife Response, Training, Education, Research, Seabird Rehabilitation, Veterinary , chick-rearing, and Consultancy
Locations
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Primary
22 Pentz Drive
Cape Town, Western Province 7441, ZA
Employees at Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Updates
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Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) reposted this
🦅 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 An adult Grey Heron was recently admitted to the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), a species we don't often see at the center. This iconic wetland bird arrived in a concerning condition, but the team is already working to provide the necessary care. 🚨 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - "𝐻𝑒002" was found in a private garden, with one of its legs entangled in fishing line and a hook in his foot. - Upon arrival, it weighed 1.48 kg, which is a healthy weight for an adult of this species. - Its wing showed damage from the entanglement, and one of its toes was severely swollen. 🩺 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - X-rays revealed that none of its bones were fractured, which is a positive sign for its recovery. - The team is now providing tailored treatments to address its injuries, ensuring it has a secure environment for healing, along with a diet suited to its needs. 🌿 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹? Grey Herons are essential in maintaining the balance of wetland ecosystems, particularly by controlling fish and insect populations. Their presence also serves as a key indicator of the health of wetlands, which are vital for biodiversity. Moreover, wetlands are powerful carbon sinks, storing far more carbon than rainforests and reducing greenhouse gases. 🌍 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 By rehabilitating this bird, we are contributing to the preservation of wetlands and their biodiversity. Every action counts when it comes to protecting wildlife. #SANCCOB #Wildlife #BirdRehabilitation #GreyHeron #Ecology
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While breeding, African penguins are confined to a small area around their colonies. Each breeding pair must return to the colony to attend to their egg and chick duties. Establishing no-take zones around these colonies would dramatically improve the protection of African penguins. The people and government of South Africa must act now to protect this iconic and loveable seabird. #SaveAfricanPenguins by signing the petition! https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F
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By 2035, African Penguins could be extinct in the wild. In the last century, African Penguins have lost 97% of their population. The penguins’ main food sources, sardines and anchovies, are being depleted by commercial fishing. #SaveAfricanPenguins by signing the petition and sharing this post! https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F
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Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) reposted this
Did you know African Penguins are on the brink of extinction? Due to climate change and competition with commercial fishing, they face a shortage of their food, primarily sardines and anchovies. Sign the petition below and share this message to #SaveAfricanPenguins. Link to petition: https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F
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Did you know African Penguins are on the brink of extinction? Due to climate change and competition with commercial fishing, they face a shortage of their food, primarily sardines and anchovies. Sign the petition below and share this message to #SaveAfricanPenguins. Link to petition: https://lnkd.in/eBemW92F
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We remain steadfast in advocating for stronger policies and accountability from leadership to secure a future for African penguins. Read the full article to learn more about what’s at stake and join us in holding the Ministry accountable: https://lnkd.in/dz474VCA #SaveThePenguins #Conservation #SANCCOB #Accountability #WildlifeProtection #EnvironmentalPolicy
Ex-minister Creecy under fire from penguin conservation groups
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We've hit 10,000 signatures to #SaveAfricanPenguins, but the fight isn't over yet! With 97% of the population gone in just 100 years, these iconic birds have almost disappeared due to climate change and competition for their prey with commercial fisheries fishing. Help us reach 15,000 signatures to safeguard the African Penguins future. Follow the link below to sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/eU6_Jegw
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By 2035, African Penguins could be extinct in the wild. 🐧 In the last century, African Penguins have lost 97% of their population. The penguins’ main food sources, sardines and anchovies, are being depleted by commercial fishing. 🐟 #SaveAfricanPenguins by following the link in bio to sign the petition! or follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eU6_Jegw
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