Beneath the surface lies a liquid jewel box, where nature keeps its treasures. I’ve travelled and dived in many places in South Africa and the world. And I’ve witnessed why this ocean stretch is extraordinary – it’s home to over 3500 marine species
The Kogelberg Biosphere has experienced a year marked by community partnership, expanding conservation efforts and measurable progress in ecological stewardship.
It may be small – but Mimetes Park has a reach far beyond its immediate footprint. This park stands as a testament to grassroots conservation efforts.
There’s a downside to being home to a rich natural world; it’s that the Kogelberg Biosphere stands to lose more in the face of the enormous threat of a changing climate.
Fynbos must burn. But there’s one notable loser when fynbos burns too often in the Kogelberg Biosphere: it’s a pretty protea that only occurs in our corner of the earth.
If you live in the Kogelberg Biosphere, chances are you’ve had a first-hand encounter in your home, garden or community space with some more unusual members of our wonderful wildlife.
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