Recent very heavy rains caused a large wash-away at the upper Middle Beach parking area. After each downpour it got worse and was becoming a possible danger to the public. With financial assistance from Ndlambe Municipality Nick Albrightson from Estuary Care has repaired the area. He was assisted by Bobby Seti and a friend of Bobby’s. Thank you to Audrey Barnard for the loan of the bakkie and to Piet Van Rooyen of Cannon Plant & Tool Hire for the loan of all the necessary equipment.
Highlights Message from our Chairperson (Chester Wilmot) Upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 18th December Estuary Water Test Results & Preventing Estuary Contamination Westbourne Road / Dry Bones Valley Sand Dune Dispute General Projects – Jetties,...
It has come to our notice that Estuary Care is not registered with SARS to have donations we receive treated as deductions from the taxable income of donors.
Estuary Care convened a meeting recently with representatives of MER, the Marine Environmental Engineers, their dune expert Andrew Mather and representatives of Ndlambe and BRRAG to confirm the terms of reference for the study.
The past few months have been largely spent in planning and building an organisation that covers as much of the responsibility that our name suggests.
In this newsletter: Message from our chairperson, Boesmans Slipway & Rubble Clearing, Tow Paths & Clearing Invasive Alien Plants, so much more.....
To inform our community and stakeholders of activities (Phase 1) undertaken by Ndlambe on the Kenton sand dune...
The residents of our communities woke up to wide scale destruction and damage following storm surges and gale force winds over the weekend of the 15th September.
Change is vital in any organization as it shows growth, passion, and commitment from its members.
If one bottle of water made it into the sea, how long would it take to fully decompose?
Estuary care in South Africa has a long history of evolving efforts to protect and preserve these important coastal ecosystems.
In the ever-changing landscape of the natural world, human interaction has always been a double-edged sword – creating challenges for the environment whilst equally striving to secure a better future for the future.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 22 December at 10:00 at the Kenton Bowling Club, Recreation Road. We are very pleased that Dr Amber-Robyn Childs will address the meeting on her research into tracking the movements of dusky kob both in estuaries...
Eastern Cape climate warning as Agulhas current drifts off Thank you Mike Loewe and DispatchLIVE for kind permission to include this article in our Newsletter. Weird upwellings of frigid water between East London and Port Alfred are affecting local climate, says...
Members of the Estuary Care Committee are out and about making sure that our signs are up to date, the tow paths for which we are responsible are in good order and as usual picking up litter.Here is Dennis Dallas checking along the east bank of the Boesmans...
We cannot survive without the support of members and of donors who contributed so generously towards the funds needed to continue the work of Estuary Care.
Estuary Care has once again been involved in working alongside Dr Louw Claassens, a Science Officer and Researcher from the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and her team, in designing appropriate signage regarding Pipefish that are found in both our Boesmans and Kariega Estuaries.
It is a privilege to have an article written especially for Estuary Care by Dr Edward Butler on his research into Salt and the potential effects of climate change in our local estuaries.
One of the consequences of the Covid Lockdown and resulting unemployment crisis has been a significant escalation in the number of subsistence fisherman using both the Boesmans and Kariega Estuaries on a daily basis.
The article below which gives background to the ‘Towards Zero Plastics to the Seas of Africa’ conference is informative and thought provoking. Thank you Dr Tony Ribbink of Sustainable Seas Trust.
A powerful and inspiring video on what can be achieved through belief and perseverance.
We would like to update you on where we are today and highlight some recent developments
We oppose the self-serving ambitions of the KSDNA. Are you with us?
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 23 December 2021 at 10:00 via Zoom. Welcome: The Chairman Stuart Clarkson opened the meeting and extended a warm welcome to all members and visitors. He also extended a special welcome to our guest speaker, Dr...
A new bench at the Kariega carpark and repairs to the fenceNick Albrightson has installed a new bench at the Kariega carpark and he and his team repaired the white fence polesIn February Dave Curran and his team, Siyanda Ngqina, Alex Jokana and Oscar Zulu...
Sadly, we found litter, including broken bottles on the Boesmans Estuary the morning after the crowds had gathered on New Year’s Eve to socialise and watch the sunset. To add insult to injury we noted one of our Estuary Care caps.
Many of you might recall the fascinating, informative and compelling article (including beautiful photos) written by Dr Louw Claassens on the findings of their research into the Critically Endangered Pipefish which are found in the Kariega and Boesmans estuaries. ...
David Curran and Stuart Clarkson were recently invited to participate in a SANOCEAN virtual workshop convened by the SANOCEAN project team to share challenges and enablers for the future management of our estuaries. SANOCEAN is a bilateral research cooperation...
To all the users of Kariega and Boesmans Estuaries, whether local, visitors and/or holiday makers. By adhering to the rules around safety and etiquette you are helping us help you. Safety – South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)CertificatesEach and every...
In preparation for the December holiday season and expected influx of boat users, Kevin Riddin, Ken Rogers and Dave Curran recently ‘refreshed’ channel marker signs in both estuaries.
These photos were taken after collecting plastic from only three building sites in a small area of Kenton over two weeks. It appears that plastic from building sites does not get recycled. It is simply disposed of with builders’ rubble only to blow away and end...
In 2020 alone, 1.6 billion disposable masks entered the ocean. This is equivalent to 7% of the size of the Great Garbage Plastic Patch and may take over 450 years to biodegrade. At this rate, there risks being more masks than jellyfish in the ocean. COVID-19 has...
The Estuary Care Committee would like to send out a plea to all recipients of the newsletter to pay their annual subscription fees and to also encourage all other people they know who enjoy the Kariega and Boesmans Estuaries to join and pay their annual fee. The...
We found a badly damaged concrete and wooden bench at the Kariega Estuary car park.
Dr Louw Claassens, formerly from the Knysna Basin Project has relocated to Palau and is now a Researcher/Science Officer for the Palau International Coral Reef Center.
As our plastic problem grows, we turn to simple solutions to make a difference.
We begin the June 2021 newsletter with an important update from our Chairman, Stuart Clarkson. Dear Estuary Care Members and Friends In our last newsletter I reported on our ongoing efforts to secure a sustainable and low risk solution to the ongoing accretion of...
Congratulations to everyone involved in ensuring that Algoa Bay in South Africa is declared a prestigious Whale Heritage Site Lloyd Edwards, owner of Raggy Charters said ‘becoming a Whale Heritage Site will ensure that visitors to the Algoa Bay marine area are...
Our September 2018 Estuary Care Newsletter featured an article on Lewis Pugh. He had completed what he called The Long Swim which was from Land’s End in Cornwall to Dover in Kent to raise awareness about the health of the worlds oceans. Read it hereA recent...
Dave Curran (top), with the help of Don Thomson (bottom) repaired and replaced a number of channel markers in the Kariega Estuary earlier this year.They also replaced the rock marker, which Dave had made, in the Kariega Estuary.Dave and his team install rocks...
Boesmans Estuary Courtesy of Rob BoydGiant Kingfisher photographed at Boesmans Estuary Courtesy Ted MossGiant Kingfisher photographed at Boesmans Estuary Courtesy Ted MossMiddle Beach low tide Courtesy Colin Milliken Middle Beach low tide Courtesy Colin...
In view of the Covid crisis this past year the committee has decided to cancel the AGM and in lieu of this the following will take place
In January Dave Curran with the help of Don Thompson and their team set out to replace various channel markers in both estuaries. Dave also made a replacement rock marker which was installed in the Kariega...
As was reported in the previous newsletter the Kariega Slipway Jetty broke loose in a storm and was retrieved by an Estuary Care team. After a covid interrupted process Chester Wilmot, Nick Albrightson and Dennis Dallas completed an extensive repair and...
A huge ball of plastic was found above the high tide mark between Middle and Main Beaches. It probably washed ashore but we were determined it would not be washed back into the sea. Our Chairman Stuart came to the rescue and removed...
Over the years Estuary Care has assisted members of the public with the purchase and placement of benches in memory of loved people (or pets!) or simply as a replacement for an existing municipal bench which has become worn or broken down. The procedure to be...
An article by Nina de Villiers Nina is part of Dr Louw Claassens’ team researching the status of the Estuarine Pipefish in the Boesmans and Kariega Estuaries. She has written a fascinating article on Seagrass: essential underwater meadows. and the importance of...
In this newsletter: Message from our chairperson, Boesmans Slipway & Rubble Clearing, Tow Paths & Clearing Invasive Alien Plants, so much more.....
To inform our community and stakeholders of activities (Phase 1) undertaken by Ndlambe on the Kenton sand dune...
The residents of our communities woke up to wide scale destruction and damage following storm surges and gale force winds over the weekend of the 15th September.
Change is vital in any organization as it shows growth, passion, and commitment from its members.
If one bottle of water made it into the sea, how long would it take to fully decompose?
