Various stages of offshore oil & gas development face unique risks: harsh weather, deep waters, & distance complicate rescue efforts, while threats to ecosystems, lives, & economies remain high. Follow along as we unpack the different phases of offshore oil and gas.

Last night our team attended the screening of 'Wild Coast Warriors' held at the WILDOCEANS offices in Durban. An inspiring film that showcases the power of collaboration across South Africa. Watch the 'Wild Coast Warriors' trailer here: wildcoastwarriorsfilm.com

Offshore Oil & Gas Phase 1 Seismic surveys, the first step in oil & gas exploration, use extremely loud shock waves to detect subsea deposits. These intense sounds harm marine life, causing physical trauma, disorientation & disrupting crucial behaviors like feeding & breeding.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT – WEST COAST: Searcher Geodata UK Pty Ltd received environmental authorisation to begin 3D Seismic Surveys offshore off St Helena Bay and Hondeklip Bay, along the West Coast of SA. What does this mean for our coastline and our people? How do I submit an appeal

Seismic airgun reconnaissance poses a risk of serious harm to marine life, the full extent of which is often not understood at species and population levels until long after the harm occurs. There is specific conservation concern for beaked whales that are particularly sensitive

Offshore Oil and Gas Phase 2: Exploration / Test Wells Offshore well drilling is a high-risk, expensive form of assessment of the quantity & quality of the find, as well as its ease of extraction of commercially viable oil or gas reserves. The drilling depths, geology, weather

Offshore Oil and Gas Phase 3: Extraction and/or Production The oil and gas extraction phase is where companies will generally recover their exploration costs – a phase which lasts anywhere between 20 and 50 years. Extraction involves a small number of highly skilled jobs, with

💙 MPAs to visit - De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) 💙 📍Western Cape, near Bredasdorp 🤿 Activities allowed: Whale Watching; Hiking and Walking Trails; and bird watching. De Hoop MPA protects breeding grounds for Southern Right Whales and provides a safe haven for marine

💙 MPAs to visit - Pondoland Protected Area (MPA) 💙 📍 Eastern Cape, Wild Coast 🤿 Activities allowed: Snorkeling and diving: Fishing in designated areas (with permits); Hiking along coastal trails; Exploring estuaries by kayak This unique stretch of the Wild Coast is one of

💙 MPAs to visit - Table Mountain National Park (MPA) 💙 📍 Cape Town, Western Cape 🤿 Activities allowed: kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding; snorkeling and diving (including kelp forest dives); recreational fishing (with permits in specified zones); beach activities like

💙 MPAs to Visit - Goukamma Marine Protected Area (MPA) 💙 📍 Western Cape, South Africa 🤿 Activities allowed: Scuba diving; Shorebased angling in designated areas (permit required); Hiking along the coastal trails. Situated near Knysna, Goukamma MPA protects a stretch of

💙 MPAs to Visit - Robben Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) 💙 📍 Western Cape, South Africa 🤿 Activities allowed: Shore angling in designated areas (permit required); Birdwatching; Educational tours; Exploring historical and natural heritage. Encircling the historic Robben

💙 MPAs to Visit - Amathole Marine Protected Area (MPA) 💙 📍 Eastern Cape, South Africa 🤿 Activities allowed: Shore angling in designated areas (permit required); Snorkeling; Kayaking; Beachcombing. Stretching along the Eastern Cape coast, Amathole MPA protects vital marine

Season’s greetings from all of us at Ocean Impact! As we celebrate, let’s remember the importance of protecting our oceans and respecting our beaches over this festive season. Best wishes, The Ocean Impact Team 🌊💙

This year has been full of meaningful change and growing awareness for our oceans. Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way. Here’s to making an even bigger impact in 2025!

As we welcome in the new year, we’re filled with excitement for the journey ahead. With exciting new projects on the horizon, we hope that 2025 brings with it bigger, positive change for our oceans. Happy New Year!

As of now, 106 countries have signed the High Seas Treaty, signaling their commitment to ratify it. The treaty will enter into force 120 days after at least 60 countries have ratified it. To date, only 15 countries have ratified the treaty - 45 more countries to go! The High

FIVE TRUTHS ABOUT THE OCEAN - #1. The Ocean Can’t Absorb All Our Waste. For too long, we’ve treated the ocean like a limitless dumping ground. But the truth is, it can’t absorb all our waste. Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing threats, with 89% of waste collected in

Research continues to support that connecting protected areas improves how effectively we conserve the natural environment. In the marine space, combining the knowledge of small-scale fisheries on fish movement with Western science can be used as a key conservation tool in order

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