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A young Cape Fur seal was spotted entangled on Geyser Rock during a recent Marine Big 5 tour. 🦭💙 With Dickie Chivell and our team, we launched a rescue in Shark Alley—giving this seal a second chance at life.

The Dyer Island area is now part of the @WWFSouthAfrica OECM Roadmap—marking a key step toward #30x30. As we celebrate #MPADay, we’re reminded that conservation isn’t only about protection—it’s about people, partnerships, and purpose. 🐧💙 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3IVHsQA

Celebrating #MPADay inside the @MissionBlue Cape Whale Coast Hope Spot®. With @CapeNature1 & @IAMWATER_ocean, our DEEP Blue Ambassadors snorkelled and explored tidal pools while cleaning up in the Walker Bay seasonal MPA between Hermanus & Gansbaai. Blog: bit.ly/40Nvq1U

What a wonderful way to share our stories with each other and those who will now learn more about Marine Protected Areas. Thank you for this incredible chat @mpassa1 & @flowcomms and co-hosts 🌊💙 #MPADay

A5 Major threats include plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change. We can combat these by reducing plastic waste, supporting sustainable fisheries, and taking action on climate change. #MPADay #OceanProtection @SouthAfrica @Tourism_gov_za

A4 #MPADay Support MPAs – when you have chance to share your views with others

A5: Habitat destruction, plastic pollution and overfishing are critical issues. Supporting MPAs and conservation initiatives, reducing waste, and raising awareness can help protect our oceans. #MPADay #OceanProtection

Q5. What do you think are some of the biggest threats to our oceans and how can we guard against them? #MPADay

#MPADay A4. Think- encourage others to think about ocean protection just as we would think about protected areas on land. Special places with plant and animals can thrive.

A4: Reduce plastic use, support sustainable seafood choices, and participate in beach cleanups. Educate others about the importance of ocean conservation and support policies that protect marine environments. #MPADay #OceanProtection

A4: Advocate for marine conservation, support organisations doing the legwork, volunteer, educate those around you and reduce your carbon footprint. #MPADay #OceanProtection

Q4. How can we all contribute to the protection of our oceans, even if we don't live near the coast? #MPADay

A3. An MPA creates a healthy ocean. A healthy ocean can provide sustainable job creation through fishing and various tourism and leisure activities. #MPADay

A3: Research and Education MPAs offer a living laboratory for scientific research and educational initiatives. #MPADay #ScienceSavesSharks

A3: Protecting MPAs is vital for maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems, which directly affects global food security and climate stability. #MPADay #OceanProtection

Q3. Why should we care about marine protected areas? 🐋 #MPADay #OceanProtection

A2. Marine protected areas are safe havens in the ocean created to protect species, habitats & ecosystems. They contribute to a healthy ocean – our life support system. Without our ocean, life as we know it on earth would cease to exist. #MPADay #LetsTalkMPAs

A2: MPAs help preserve biodiversity, support endangered species, and promote healthy marine ecosystems. They are crucial for the long-term health of our oceans. #MPADay #OceanProtection

Q2. What is a marine protected area (#MPA) and how does it help protect our oceans? #MPADay

If we only can all understand this. #MPADay