Précis

The Garden Route boasts a wealth of marine species that South Africans are proud to say live in their “backyard”. Despite the fact that South Africa has 24 Marine Protected Areas, a recent report has shown that mismanagement and lack of funding combined with slow bureaucratic processes is denuding the very foundation of these sensitive areas. What does this mean for the marine species that patrol our waters? Fiona Ayerst and Abbey Volkmann take readers on a journey to find out more.

Details

Release date: 7 January 2015

Draft length: 1725 words

Author: Fiona Ayerst & Abby Volkmann

Genera: Concervation

Region: South Africa