SANCCOB News Articles: News
This is a developing story: FV Silver Dorado fire and grounded late on 12 January 2026.
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) was activated following the ...
SANCCOB Reinforces Biosecurity Measures Amid Avian Influenza Threat to Seabirds
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) has reinforced its biosecurity ...
EOW 2025: A Milestone Gathering in Oiled Wildlife Response
The 15th Effects of Oil on Wildlife (EOW) Conference, hosted by SANCCOB and Tri-State Bird ...
Minister Dion George’s African penguin ‘lifeline’ a slap in the face for conservation experts
Illustrative image: Endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town. African penguins are found only on the coastlines of southern Africa. (Photo: Kristin Engel) | Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dion George. (Photo: Gallo Images / Misha Jordaan)
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)Outbreak in South African Seabirds – 2025
Photo Credit: Martine Viljoen
Saving the critically endangered African Penguin
The African Penguin is a major tourist attraction in South Africa. But their future is bleak.
High Court victory for the Critically Endangered African Penguin
Settlement secures biologically meaningful foraging areas for African Penguins for next decade to help bring ...
SANCCOB Impact report 2024
As we reflect on the remarkable progress made in 2024, we are proud to share ...
African Penguins ‘Critically Endangered’- DFFE must act urgently
Issued by Andrew de Blocq MP – DA Spokesperson on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment 29 ...
African Penguin newly classified as ‘critically endangered’ as breeding pairs fall below 10,000
Lonely Penguin by Andries Janse Van Rensburg NEWS, CAPE TOWN, 28 OCTOBER: The African Penguin, ...
Update on Oiled African Penguin Recovery in Algoa Bay
Gqeberha, 17 September 2024 – The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds ...
Breaking News: SANCCOB Activated Following Oil Spill in Algoa Bay
Gqeberha, 10 September 2024. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) ...
MEDIA STATEMENT: SANCCOB Reports No Oiled Wildlife Recovered from the MV Ultra Galaxy Incident
Cape Town, 27 AUGUST 2024– It has been a week since the second oil spill ...
MEDIA STATEMENT: DA’s Surprise Move Signals Hope for African Penguin Conservation
Cape Town, 21 August 2024– In a surprise move, the DA published a social media ...
Education and Visitor Centre Construction underway at SANCCOB Cape Town
At SANCCOB Cape Town, construction of an Education and Visitor Centre is underway to offer ...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Outbreak at SANCCOB Cape Town
Positive cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in African penguins ...
NGOs applaud the principle of partial fishing closures, but African Penguins urgently need more
We commend the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on recently announcing the partial ...
Education and Visitor Centre planned for SANCCOB Cape Town
At SANCCOB Cape Town we are fundraising to build a Visitor and Education Centre, offering ...
SANCCOB participates in preparedness exercise with stakeholders to sharpen response capabilities
SANCCOB’s conservation team spent an exciting week participating in a National Joint Government-Industry Exercise, a ...
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