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Information Wanted: Cape Cormorant Massacre

INFORMATION WANTED

A horrific incident has endangered the lives of Cape Cormorants, a species that has been listed as an endangered species due to its decline in population during the last three decades.

If you have any information on the horrific act that took place on January 17, 2025, at Canopy, Dorob National Park, please come forward. A reward of N$10,000 is offered for leads resulting in the successful identification, arrest, and prosecution of those responsible.

Team deploying and installing 25 artificial nest boxes

NAMCOB's First Nest Box Deployment

On October 23rd, 2024, we marked a significant milestone in the conservation of the endangered African penguin, a species on the brink of extinction. In collaboration with our esteemed partners at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and AZA SAFE African Penguin, the dedicated team at NAMCOB successfully deployed and installed 25 artificial nest boxes on the shores of Possession Island in Lüderitz, Namibia.

NAMCOB Ranger presenting their work to learners in Luderitz

Seabird Rangers run a series of school outreach activities

The NAMCOB Seabird Rangers, together with officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia visited several schools within Luderitz to engage and educate learners about the importance of marine and seabird conservation. Through dynamic presentation and video, we raised awareness about forming environmental clubs and protecting our environment. The overall feedback was positive as several schools were eager to jumpstart their own clubs.