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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Giant ground gecko
Nocturnal reptile found in gravel areas.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Leatherback turtle, Onca beach
A Leatherback turtle coming to Onca Beach to breed. Onca beach used to be a prime breeding area for the turtles, but numbers have declined dramatically due to the use of gill nets and the fishers who consume them.
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Barra do Dande estuary
General view of Barra do Dande estuary. Fishers are organised into cooperatives, receiving increasing support from government and NGOs.
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Barra do Dande estuary
General view of Barra do Dande estuary. Fishers are organised into cooperatives, receiving increasing support from government and NGOs.
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Barra do Dande estuary
General view of Barra do Dande estuary. Fishers are organised into cooperatives, receiving increasing support from government and NGOs.
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Fisher cooperative, net making
Artisanal fishers preparing new nets on the Angolan coast. Artisanal fishery is a very important activity in Angola, unlike in the other two countries (Namibia and South Africa) in the Benguela Large Marine Ecosystem.
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Snoek fishers
Artisanal fishers in Port Nolloth catch snoek when the Rock lobster season is over.
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Fishers Orange River
Chris catching barbel at the Orange River near Sandrift.
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Snoek fishing
Snoek are predatory fish that form migratory shoals on the west coast. They mature at 55 cm and spawn in winter. Artisanal fishers catch them using a lead lure or hooks baited with pilchards.
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Snoek fishing
Snoek are predatory fish that form migratory shoals on the west coast. They mature at 55 cm and spawn in winter. Artisanal fishers catch them using a lead lure or hooks baited with pilchards.
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Shark drying
Sharks are a frequent catch by fishers in Ambriz. They are later salted and dried.
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Hartlaub's gull
A bird commonly found on the west coast.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills. Lifespan average 10-11 years with maximum 24 years.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills. A penguin is about 50cm tall and weighs between 2.1 and 3.7 kg.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills. They usually dive to depths less than 30m, but can dive as deep as 130m.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills.
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Jackass Penguin
The African penguin is the continent's only flightless seabird. A colony near Boulders, in Cape Town, is one of the areas main tourist attractions. Highly endangered, the penguins are very susceptible to oil spills. They breed throughout the year, but mainly from March to May in South Africa, and November to December in Namibia.
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Jackass Penguin
Before moulting, penguins will spend up to 35 days at sea, fattening up in preparation. They will then spend 21 days on land, without returning to sea, using those fat reserves while moulting, and once moulting is completed they will spend up to 42 days at sea feeding, to replace their fat reserves.
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Guest house Eksteenfontein
A guest house in Eksteenfontein that is managed by the community.
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Guest house Eksteenfontein
A guest house in Eksteenfontein that is managed by the community.
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Guest house Eksteenfontein
A guest house in Eksteenfontein that is managed by the community.
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Guest house Eksteenfontein
A guest house in Eksteenfontein that is managed by the community.
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Guest house Eksteenfontein
A guest house in Eksteenfontein that is managed by the community.
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Port Nolloth museum
Port Nolloth Museum
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Port Nolloth church
This church was built in 1904.
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Port Nolloth church
This church was built in 1904.
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PA project Alexbay
The gradual transformation of the historical diggers camp into a guest house that will be managed by the community of Alexbay. A poverty alleviation project, managed by Ecoafrica.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Tuna Unloading
After 15 days at sea, a single tuna boat can unload up to 30 tons of frozen long fin tuna. Most of the frozen tuna is used in the canning industry.
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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Petroglyphs
Many petroglyphs are found near old river beds, engraved on dolomite stones.
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impact of quad biking on dunes
The impact of quad biking on dunes in Namibia
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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impact of quad biking on dunes
The impact of quad biking on dunes in Namibia
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Kai Kai development
Coastal dunes contain many archaeological sites such as the one in this picture, taken in Port Nolloth, where a proposed housing development started. A proper study must be in place before developers destroy valuable heritage.
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Turtle bycatch Kwanza
This turtle was caught in a net and killed intentionally to be eaten. There is a long tradition of eating turtles along the Angolan coast.
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Turtle bycatch Kwanza
This turtle was caught in a net and killed intentionally to be eaten. There is a long tradition of eating turtles along the Angolan coast.
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Mussels
Alien mussels may become a resource to be harvested on the west coast in the near future.
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Bogenfels rocky coast
Sperrgebiet coastal rock cliff near Bogenfels arch. This area is now being mined for diamonds.
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Bushman candle
Succulent growing in one of the harshest conditions, in the desert of a wind blown dolomite field.
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Tylos foraging
This Giant Pill bug is a nocturnal species that will spend the day buried up to 40cm below the surface, above the drift line of sandy beaches. It is a scavenger feeding mainly on drift kelp.
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Common cuttlefish
Cuttlefish are voracious predators that capture fish by shooting their tentacles out at great speed.
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Sandy anemone close up
Close up of Bunodactis tentacles.
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Sandy Anemone
Sand and pieces of shells adhere to the column of this anemone. It feeds on mussels, sea urchins and other creatures that have been dislodged by the waves.
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False plum anemone
A large diversity of creatures live under the kelp canopy, such as anemone and urchins.
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Cape Urchin and kelp UW
This sea urchin controls the survival of newly settled kelp plants, but also feeds on the fronds of adult plants during calm days.
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Fly on Hoodia
The Flowers of Hoodia gordonii produce a strong rotting smell that attracts pollinators, such as flies. This plant is also of extreme importance to modern diets, as it contains a chemical compound that suppresses the appetite.
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Centipede
A poisonous centipede in Namaqualand.
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Rock lobsters
West coast rock lobster, a key species in the kelp forest ecosystem.
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Caterpillar foraging
After good rains on the coastal plain of Namaqualand, caterpillars feed on new leaves and flowers.
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Caterpillar foraging
After good rains on the coastal plain of Namaqualand, caterpillars feed on new leaves and flowers.
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Caterpillar foraging
After good rains on the coastal plain of Namaqualand, caterpillars feed on new leaves and flowers.
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Crayfish walkout
Anoxic waters rising from the depths can cause massive losses in commercial species, such as Rock lobsters. Anoxic waters are common on the Namibian coast near Luderitz.
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Crayfish walkout
Anoxic waters rising from the depths can cause massive losses in commercial species, such as Rock lobsters. Anoxic waters are common on the Namibian coast near Luderitz.
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Crayfish walkout
Anoxic waters rising from the depths can cause massive losses in commercial species, such as Rock lobsters. Anoxic waters are common on the Namibian coast near Luderitz.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Demarcated walking path, to reduce the impact on the succulents.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Demarcated walking path, to reduce the impact on the succulents.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Many succulents are found at Cornellskop where a designated path reduces the impact made by visitors.
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Cornellskop Heritage site
Landscape view from Cornellskop hill.
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Oyster farm
Oyster aquaculture is growing rapidly in the Benguela. Inside mining pools they grow extremely fast. This is an introduced species, and the spat, or young oysters, are brought from South America (Chile).
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Oyster farm
Oyster aquaculture is growing rapidly in the Benguela. Inside mining pools they grow extremely fast. This is an introduced species, and the spat, or young oysters, are brought from South America (Chile).
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Oyster farm
Oyster aquaculture is growing rapidly in the Benguela. Inside mining pools they grow extremely fast. This is an introduced species, and the spat, or young oysters, are brought from South America (Chile).
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Mussel harvesting
The harvesting of black mussels is another potential activity that can bring much needed income to the west coast of South Africa. Alien species such as Mytilus galloprovinciallis can also be harvested from these rocky shores. Red tide is one of the main problems in the Benguela Region.
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Mussel harvesting
The harvesting of black mussels is another potential activity that can bring much needed income to the west coast of South Africa. Alien species such as Mytilus galloprovinciallis can also be harvested from these rocky shores. Red tide is one of the main problems in the Benguela Region.
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Mussel harvesting
The harvesting of black mussels is another potential activity that can bring much needed income to the west coast of South Africa. Alien species such as Mytilus galloprovinciallis can also be harvested from these rocky shores. Red tide is one of the main problems in the Benguela Region.
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Mussel harvesting
The harvesting of black mussels is another potential activity that can bring much needed income to the west coast of South Africa. Alien species such as Mytilus galloprovinciallis can also be harvested from these rocky shores. Red tide is one of the main problems in the Benguela Region.
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Oyster farm
Oyster aquaculture is growing rapidly in the Benguela. Inside mining pools they grow extremely fast. This is an introduced species, and the spat, or young oysters, are brought from South America (Chile).
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Oyster farm Alexkor
Oyster aquaculture is growing rapidly in the Benguela. Inside mining pools they grow extremely fast. This is an introduced species, and the spat, or young oysters, are brought from South America (Chile).
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Mining boat
Mining boat adapted from a fishing vessel.
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Saltpans Papendorp
Estuaries, such as the Olifants, provide a unique landscape on the west coast supporting a traditional fishing community, artisanal harvesters of sea salt and several historical sites.
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Concentration pan
Commercial saltpans can provide additional foraging and breeding habitats for water birds, however they also impact salt marshes by destroying vegetation with hyper saline water.
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Mining damage inside RNP
Mining damage and pollution inside the Richtersveld National Park.
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Saltpans Papendorp
Estuaries, such as the Olifants, provide a unique landscape on the west coast supporting a traditional fishing community, artisanal harvesters of sea salt and several historical sites.
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Mining damage inside RNP
Mining damage and pollution inside the Richtersveld National Park.
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Aerial mining damage Transhex
Large damage done by diamond mining (Trans Hex) inside the Richtersveld.
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Mining boats
Coastal diamond mining is also performed by using small vessels equipped with strong sucking pipes and very well trained divers. The gravel collected is then sorted under strict supervision. This method has become more popular since mining on coastal dunes is downscaling.
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Alexkor mining monument'
This historical monument is made from the small wagons used to transport gravel in Alexkor mining area.
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Brankaros Aerial
Irrigation from the Orange River allows the cultivation of citrus and other fruits in the desert.
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Plastic pollution, Buraco
This sign, ' do not leave rubbish near your house' was dropped a few meters outside the village. An easy problem to solve by working together with the community to manage waste.
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Control Sheet
This control sheet, used by one artisanal fisher cooperative, is used to keep records of fish captured, amount of fuel used and profit made.
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Community conservancy beacon
Old land mark at Peace of Paradise, Om Willem found the old marker.
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