Enviro articles

Mating mole snakes at Silvermine River Wetlands

Mole snakes give birth to live young and have litters of up to 45 and occasionally up to 90.

 
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New River Monitor at Silvermine Wetlands between Fish Hoek and Clovelly

Now that the water levels are starting to drop, Albert will be able to go into the reeds etc more easily and work there, removing alien vegetation and collecting rubbish.

 
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Sea Biscuits and other ideas for using sea lettuce or Ulva

When harvesting seaweed a great one to start with for culinary purposes is one of the most common: the sea lettuce or Ulva. See the recipe for Sea Biscuits ...

 
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A coastal foraging expedition – seaweed superfoods fresh and free from the sea

On the menu for lunch was Mussel Soup with wine and garlic (most more-ish), Wrack Seaweed Coleslaw (crunchy and delicious), Kelp and Avo Salad ...

 
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As COP19 Gets Underway: Time for a Revolution to Save Ourselves from Fossil Fuel by Glenn Ashton

Natural weather disaster costs are at record levels. So why are we so slow to take action on climate change?

 
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Dead whale is towed to Fish Hoek beach after beaching at Danger beach. Story in pictures

A decomposing whale weighing about three tons was towed to Fish Hoek beach this afternoon from Danger beach where it had washed up earlier in the day. The photos tell the story...

 
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