Human-cetacean conflict solutions
In just two generations, the coastal community has progressed from hunting whales to protecting them, and the relationship between humans and cetaceans in this...
Stories
Conservation success
In 2021, Shell were due to begin seismic surveys along the Wild Coast. Seismic surveys produce a powerful underwater noise, greater than 230 decibels,...
Education and research
Whale watching operators in The Bluff have a unique collaboration with WILDOCEANS, who manage school programmes to educate local children about protecting the...
Cultural heritage (new / modern)
At the end of June each year, the Bluff celebrates its cultural heritage and connection to whales by hosting the ‘Welcoming of the Whales’ festival. The...
Cultural heritage (traditional)
The Old Whaling Station located in The Bluff used to be one of the largest whaling stations in the southern hemisphere. Whaling started in 1907 and continued...
Sustainability
To combat the issue of plastic pollution, one of the projects at WILDTRUST is focussed on the removal of waste from ecologically important areas such as beaches...
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