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Waves of Change Phase II: Inspiring Ocean Stewardship Through Art and Education
In August 2025, NAMCOB’s seabird rangers joined forces with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and GRID-Arendal to support the rollout of Waves of Change Phase II under the NIMPA+ Project. This initiative brought together learners, educators, and local youth champions to explore marine conservation in creative and interactive ways.
NAMCOB’s First Rehabilitation Patient Returns to the Wild
After 412 days in our care, we’re overjoyed (and a little teary-eyed) to share that AP001 (2024) — fondly known to us as Apie — has officially been released back into the wild.
This is more than just a success story. It marks a milestone for NAMCOB and for our young but determined seabird rehabilitation efforts here in Lüderitz. Apie was our very first patient, rescued from Halifax Island when we were still finding our feet. Back then, all we had was our SANCCOB training, a few essential supplies, and an unwavering commitment to help seabirds in need.
NIMPA Blue Table Discussions Launched
In partnership with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), we officially launched the NIMPA Blue Table Discussions – a new and inclusive platform aimed at fostering ongoing dialogue on marine conservation and coastal livelihoods within the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA).
The Status of Threatened Seabirds within the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA)
Recent unpublished data from the 2024/2025 seabird census paints a sobering picture. The population trends of three key seabird species, African Penguin, Cape Gannet, and Bank Cormorant, have seen drastic reductions in their breeding pairs.
These seabirds primarily inhabit and breed along Namibia’s southern coastline, within the NIMPA’s boundaries, and the threats responsible for these declines include, overfishing, cimate change, and habitat loss.
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.
