Celebrate MPA Day this Sunday
South Africa currently has 41 MPAs with the Aliwal Shoal being one of the most well-known in the mid-South Coast area.
Appreciate the beauty of Marine Protected Areas in South Africa by celebrating MPA Day this Sunday.
MPAs are supported by many people because they support adjacent fisheries, ensure healthy marine animals, help with job creation, provide resilience to climate change and contribute to research.
South Africa currently has 41 MPAs with the Aliwal Shoal being one of the most well-known in the mid-South Coast area.
One of the many things you can do this MPA Day is to spread awareness about the importance of these protected areas, or simply become one with nature and visit an MPA.
To find out more about MPAs in South Africa, visit www.marineprotectedareas.org.za.
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