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Over December and January, WILDOCEANS shared a series of success stories from their iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Project. 

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March 4, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Yesterday at #UNOC3, the WILDOCEANS programme of WILDTRUST, in partnership with the Blue Action Fund, hosted a session titled “Strengthening Africa’s Marine Resilience: Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) for Africa.”

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June 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Strategic vision, honest reflection, and a sea of possibilities. 🌊

Last week, WILDTRUST had the privilege of hosting five of our international WILDOCEANS programme donors— @blueactionfund.org (@oceanknigge.bsky.social) Shark Conservation Fund, Oceans 5, Oceankind, and @orraanews.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last week, the WILDTRUST Communications Manager for the WILDOCEANS Programme, Nosipho Mthabela travelled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, after being selected as one of the delegates for the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in the Western Indian Ocean (COES-WIO).
September 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
This event aimed to highlight the African-led approach of the WILDOCEANS team, grounded in the belief that ecological sustainability is only possible when paired with socio-economic development, especially in vulnerable coastal communities.
June 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Jean Harris from WILDOCEANS gives us a South African perspective on high seas marine protected areas

South Africa says they will sign the High Seas Treaty by 2025

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October 17, 2024 at 8:47 AM
"It is wonderful to see how much the marine work of the Trust has grown in just 8 years," commented WILDOCEANS Strategic Lead, Dr Jean Harris. "Particularly close to my heart is mentoring future leadership in the marine sector"
February 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Recently strategic communications specialists Fine For Good joined leadership and key team members from across the environmental NGO, WILDTRUST to co-create and explore the future vision and strategy of their marine programme, WILDOCEANS.
February 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Yesterday, the WILDOCEANS programme of the WILDTRUST hosted a side event at #UNOC2025 in partnership with key donors and partners, Blue Action Fund, Oceankind, Oceans 5, Shark Conservation Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies Ocean Initiative and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA).
June 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Harris concluded by commenting on how inspired she is by the passion and commitment of the WILDOCEANS team and all they have achieved over the last 8 years.

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June 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great to see: Nozi Mbongwa - Project manager of our iSimangaliso grant with WILDOCEANS 🇿🇦 - in podcast 'Women of Environmental Change' 🥳
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August 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
The Ocean Stewards Project, supported by the WILDOCEANS programme of WILDTRUST, launched its 2026 recruitment campaign through a series of sessions at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the University of Zululand and online, aimed at inspiring the next generation of marine conservation leaders.
March 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Today, we celebrate 8 years of WILDOCEANS, the marine programme of the WILDTRUST.

It has been eight years filled with passion, persistence, and purpose, made possible by the people who show up with heart and commitment every single day.
August 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Last week WILDTRUST's Director of Campaigns & Communications Lauren van Nijkerk was asked to present to the Shark Conservation Fund Board, in Chicago, USA on the work the WILDOCEANS programme has been doing, in partnership with the fund and other partners, over the last (almost) six years.
May 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The WILDOCEANS programme focuses on expanding marine conservation efforts, safeguarding endangered species, promoting sustainable ocean use, and empowering communities to become active stewards of ocean health for future generations.
May 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM
A Movable Book a Day: WILD OCEANS (2010), paper engineers Lucio and Meera Santoro.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The WILDOCEANS programme of the WILDTRUST celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity under this year’s theme, “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” by recognising the importance of healthy oceans, estuaries, & coastal ecosystems that sustain an extraordinary diversity of marine life.
May 22, 2026 at 10:09 AM
This month in Durban, we welcomed our 2025 cohort into the Ocean Stewards Project, a prestigious capacity-building initiative within the WILDOCEANS programme that aims to inform, inspire, and equip students through an immersive, hands-on journey and mentorship in the marine conservation field.
May 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The WILDTRUST, hosted its Trustees and guests for the Annual General Meeting at the prestigious Salt Rock Hotel in Ballito to reflect on the year’s successes across both the WILDOCEANS and WILDLANDS programmes.
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay we are highlighting the the African Penguin - Africa’s only penguin species, which was recently uplisted to Critically Endangered status by the IUCN Red List due to their rapid population decline.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Dr. Jean Harris, Strategic Lead for WILDOCEANS, shared valuable insights on the cooking equipment's energy- and water-saving benefits showcased at the event. She explained how some of the devices work and why they are considered more efficient and environmentally friendly for daily use.
August 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At WILDTRUST, we believe in “A Thriving and Resilient World,” a vision brought to life through our two dynamic initiatives: WILDLANDS, dedicated to restoring and safeguarding South Africa’s diverse terrestrial biodiversity, and WILDOCEANS, focused on revitalizing coastal and marine habitats
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May 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're proud to be part of the 'Stop the Strangle' campaign at this year's Ballito Pro - be sure to check out the O'Neill x WILDOCEANS Respect Capsule available to purchase - inspired by our shared responsibility to protect the ocean that gives us so much.

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July 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM