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Marine Conservation

Articles, news and blogs all about marine conservation experiences in Africa

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Volunteers needed to search for the world's largest living toothed animal!

Do you fancy becoming a marine conservation volunteer and searching for the most elusive creature?

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Film crew join Mauritius and marine tours start promoting responsible tourism

Read our latest monthly update from the team at Mauritius.

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Katie's wildlife adventure!

Katie shares her blog with us on her incredible three month placement with ACE.

Reading time: 8 minutes

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Searching for sun? Work in Mauritius and experience life as a Marine Biologist!

The recent group of ACE volunteers spotted a small group of spinner dolphins!

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Incredible marine sightings in Mauritius!

From the first ever sighting of the elusive Risso's dolphin to being accompanied by the Minister of Tourism on a boat trip - here are some incredible stories.

Reading time: 2 minutes

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First sightings of the migrating Southern Right Whale made my DWRC

Usually, whales enter the waters around June, but DWRC sighted the first southern right whales of the season on 7th April off Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

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How sustainable is your supermarket seafood?

Did you know supermarkets sell nearly nine tenths of all seafood in the UK and have a key role to play in helping fisheries become more sustainable?

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African Conservation Experience sponsor local children to learn about marine life

ACE funded local Casablanca schoolchildren in Cape Town to visit the Two Oceans Aquarium in partnership with Harmony Flats Nature Reserve.

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News from the Whale and Dolphin Centre!

Read Natalie's account of volunteering at the Whale and Dolphin Research Centre based in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

Reading time: 2 minutes

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