Pupils learn about sustainable fishing

Lucky pupils took a trip to the coast recently to discover more about biodiversity.
Five children from five Stanger primary schools were chosen to take part in the event.
Taryn Moonsamy from the environmental affairs department gave a presentation on the origins of climate change and its dangers.
Selvan Pillay from KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife taught the children the laws surrounding sustainable fishing. He showed the pupils a ruler used to measure whether fish caught are large enough to keep, and warned about possible prison time for those who do not obey fishing regulations.
Gcobisa Feke, from Dolphin Coast Landfill Management (DCLM), promoted recycling in order to preserve land that would otherwise become landfill. She explained that landfill sites were expanding and would continue to do so if we dealt with rubbish in an unsustainable way.
To round off the day, Taryn took the children on a beach walk to discover coastal life forms and learn about sand dunes.
Cheryl Wolhuter, from Ukuphakamisa, a non-profit organisation sponsored by DCLM, helped to organise the day. She stressed the importance of educational trips like these as “the kids are the future”.