South Africa's De Hoop MPA Protects Endangered Sharks and Preserves African Penguins

South Africa's De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA) has proven effective in protecting endangered shark species, with 11 different species utilizing the MPA. The no-take marine reserve, managed by CapeNature, also plays a vital role in preserving the endangered African Penguin. Efforts by BirdLife South Africa, SANCCOB, and CapeNature have helped penguins return to the De Hoop Nature Reserve after an absence of over a decade, with 185 hand-reared chicks released since 2021. The hope is that the colony will continue to grow with human-assisted access to fish.

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