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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.
The IUCN uplists the African Penguin to Critically Endangered: Urgent call for action by NAMCOB to save a species from extinction.
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January 20, 2025
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.
Exciting Highlights from the SAWMA Namibia 2024 Conference!
NAMCOB had the honor of attending this year’s conference, themed “Thinking Big: Landscape Level and Transboundary Perspectives on Southern African Conservation.” Together, we explored the urgent need for innovative approaches to tackle wildlife management challenges, including habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and climate change.
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.