Cover image: Tessa Hempson
On Friday, 21 February, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and Champions from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and legendary marine biologist, joined the Hope Spot Champions in celebrating the growing South African Hope Spot network. The celebration included a collaborative workshop followed by a community event in the False Bay Hope Spot on Saturday, 22 February.
“It was an honor to bring together passionate Champions from across the South African Hope Spots network to share knowledge and inspire action for the preservation of these vital marine ecosystems. Together, individuals and communities in these Hope Spots, hold the power to conserve and protect the ocean—our life support system” said Shannon McIntyre Rake, Hope Spots Programme Manager.…