I discovered Treevolution’s, The beginner’s guide to recycling, today. It’s a comprehensive document educating one on how to effectively recycle. When you first open the PDF you presented with a quiz to test how well you are carrying out the 3 Rs: reuse, reduce, recycle. I got a score of 40, so I’m not doingContinue reading “Do’s and Don’ts of recycling”
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A small cause, but a big problem: Micro-plastics
Let’s talk about a small object that is causing big problems in our oceans: MICRO-PLASTICS What are micro-plastics? Micro-plastics are small plastic pieces/granules/pellets/flakes/beads/nurdles that are 5mm or smaller. The term was phrased in 2004 and the definition agreed upon at a International microplastics workshop hosted by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) in the States. PrimaryContinue reading “A small cause, but a big problem: Micro-plastics”
The Story of Some RADDicle Science
A Manchester lad, Mike Barron, is busy conducting research projects and leading citizen science expeditions to help conserve Cape Town’s seas. Cape RADD (Research and Diver Development) is a one of those new companies in our economy that is radically working to support ocean conservation efforts. Their focus lies within two main pillars: the marineContinue reading “The Story of Some RADDicle Science”
Welcome
I am Anna Cocks and I want to have some ocean talks with you. I moved to Cape Town a year ago to study and partly to explore the ocean surrounding this beautiful city. I want to start conversations about conservation. I want to discover the many organisations tirelessly working to help protect our oceansContinue reading “Welcome”
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