The Red Tide has come to Plett

Red Tide has come to Plett in full bloom! It is not unusual that the Red Tide is occurring at the moment. It usually occurs during the spring and summer time due to the south-easterly winds. This phenomenon is due to upwelling and is also known as Algal Bloom. Colder nutrient rich water hits the […]

Acidifications effect on coral reefs and the coral

The coral reef are under a lot of stress, they have been having problems with temperature changes, but now the biggest problem is ocean acidification. This means that the carbon dioxide that we release in to the atmosphere is going in to the ocean and decreasing the pH in the water. This affects all animals […]

Tag and release fishing

Fishing is a popular recreational sport in Plettenberg Bay, with a local angling club, fishing charters, recreational fisherman, and a dense influx of holiday makers who practice fishing as a hobby. Due to our dwindling supply of ocean resources, certain fish are listed with regards to their stock size as green (best choice), orange (caution), […]