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High Court Victory for African Penguins It has been one year since BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB launched legal action against the office of the Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to secure scientifically informed no-take fishing zones around key African Penguin colonies. We are proud to share that an out of court settlement has been reached between BirdLife South, SANCCOB and the commercial sardine and anchovy purse seine fishers, which was subsequently endorsed by the DFFE. The settlement agreement was made an order of the court, which provides for reconfigured delineations of no-take zones around 6 African Penguin breeding colonies for 10 years. The reconfigured closures will replace the current closures which scientists have maintained were inadequate to reduce competition for sardines and anchovies between commercial fishers and penguins. The settlement agreement was hard fought by the conservation and legal teams; negotiations lasted for several weeks which were extremely time consuming, however the settlement resulted in an agreement that is beneficial to African Penguins. This is an important step in the right direction; however, we have not lost sight that the DFFE is required to implement these no-take zones and ensure enforcement, and a monitoring and evaluation plan is in place. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our legal team, the Biodiversity Law Centre and our counsel, our donors, conservation partners and supporters. Much more work is required to save the iconic African Penguin but for now, this is a conservation win. Please click on the link in bio to read the full press release. #sanccob #savetheafricanpenguin #birdlifesa #africanpenguin

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!

Endangered Species Day served as an important reminder that the African Penguin is Critically Endangered and running out of time.🐧 With declining populations, pressure on food sources, and ongoing environmental challenges, urgent conservation action is needed to secure their future. Together with our conservation partners, we continue to strengthen rescue, rehabilitation, research and response efforts to improve outcomes for this species and others along our coastline.💫 Video credit: @capenature #SANCCOB #EndangeredSpeciesDay #SavingSeabirds #AfricanPenguin

During the week of 25 May, Alon Sarembock will swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand to raise funds for SANCCOB. 💫 Heatwaves earlier this year and a forecast wet winter are placing increased pressure on seabird rescue and rehabilitation, making additional funding essential. Support this youth-led initiative by donating to or sharing his BackaBuddy campaign: https://bit.ly/4dnQdyn #SANCCOB #SavingSeabirds #AfricanPenguin #RobbenIsland #LongDistanceSwimming

Today on Endangered Species Day, we recognise the seabirds along our coastline that are fighting for survival 🐧 Among them is the Critically Endangered African Penguin, alongside species such as the Cape Gannet, Cape Cormorant, Bank Cormorant, and other seabirds facing growing pressures across their populations. From declining fish stocks, climate change, pollution and habitat disturbance, these birds are impacted in different ways but all depend on a healthy marine ecosystem. Through rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation action, we continue working to protect them but lasting change depends on all of us. 💙 Support our work and help protect seabirds for future generations. 📷: @martineviljoen , @michelle17l and Dan Callister Donate today🔗https://tr.ee/Donate-SavingSeabirds #SANCCOB #EndangeredSpeciesDay #SavingSeabirds #Conservation

Calling all aspiring conservationists, seabird lovers, and changemakers 🐧💙 Join the intern and volunteer programmes at SANCCOB and gain hands on experience while helping protect endangered seabirds, including the African Penguin. Ready to make an impact? 🌊 Apply here🔗https://sanccob.co.za/internship-and-volunteer-programmes/#Volunteer/Internship #SANCCOB #Internship #Volunteer #SavingSeabirds

Dress up as your favourite seabird and join SANCCOB for a fun and educational Movie & Games Morning at the Simon’s Town School Hall! This special event is part of our efforts to raise awareness about the conservation of African Penguins and other seabirds. 🐧 Attendees can look forward to an engaging short film, interactive games, and an opportunity to learn more about SANCCOB’s important conservation work. It’s a great outing for families, friends, and anyone passionate about wildlife and the environment. There will also be prizes for the best dressed!🎁 Please complete this form to register your attendance so we can estimate numbers and plan accordingly. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/RGLNxxhKW9dUHL9s7 For more information, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of learning and fun! #SANCCOB #SimonsTownFestival #CapeTown #ThingsToDoInCapeTown #SavingSeabirds

Severe weather and flooding in Cape Town over the past few days led to 13 African Penguin eggs and 12 chicks being admitted to SANCCOB after nests were flooded and abandoned. While one egg and one chick could unfortunately not be saved, the remaining birds are stable and receiving specialised care from our veterinary, rehabilitation, and chick rearing teams. As weather conditions become more unpredictable, the pressure on endangered seabird populations continues to grow, making rapid rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts more important than ever. #SANCCOB #AfricanPenguin #SavingSeabirds #Conservation #CapeTownWeather

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who nurture, protect and care so deeply for the wildlife in their hands every day. 🐧💝 To our Mothers in Conservation, thank you for the patience, compassion and dedication you show to every African Penguin chick that arrives at SANCCOB. Your motherly care gives them a second chance at life. Today, we celebrate you. Happy Mother’s Day.💝💙 #SANCCOB #MothersDay #MothersInConservation

Adopt an African Penguin chick this Mother’s Day 🐧💝 Name a chick after your mom and receive a personalised certificate while helping protect a critically endangered species. This Mother’s Day, honour the incredible women helping give African Penguins a second chance at life.💫💙 🔗Hit the link to adopt: https://tr.ee/MothersDayAdoption #MothersInConservation #MothersDay #AfricanPenguin #SANCCOB

Adopt an African Penguin chick this Mother’s Day 🐧💝 Name a chick after your mom and receive a personalised certificate, a meaningful gift that helps protect a critically endangered species. At SANCCOB, our African Penguin chicks are raised with constant care, compassion and dedication. From early morning feeds to rehabilitation and release, the nurturing love shown to these vulnerable seabirds reflects the spirit of motherhood every single day.💙 This Mother’s Day, celebrate the mothers in conservation helping give African Penguins a second chance at life.💫 🔗 https://tr.ee/MothersDayAdoption #MothersInConservation #MothersDay #AfricanPenguin #SANCCO

Adopt a chick this Mother’s Day 💝🎁 Name an African Penguin chick after your mom and receive a personalised certificate to celebrate her love, care and compassion in a meaningful way. Every adoption helps support the rescue, rehabilitation and release of Critically Endangered African Penguins at SANCCOB. Hit the link to adopt today. 🔗https://tr.ee/MothersDayAdoption #MothersInConservation #AdoptAChick #AfricanPenguin #MothersDay #SANCCOB