Penguin Watch Talk

Emergency Alert - Mystery oil spill in the Eastern Cape hits penguin colonies

  • Nickypeng by Nickypeng moderator

    Hello penguin watchers

    The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) are world leaders in rescuing and rehabilitating penguins and other seabirds. SANCCOB

    They are currently dealing with an oil spill in the Eastern Cape and are seeking donations to help them rescue and care for affected penguins.

    Details are on their website: Emergency alert: Mystery oil spill hits penguin colonies

    If you are able to help, your assistance would be of great assistance to SANCCOB and the penguins.

    Nicky&Peng

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  • banthesun by banthesun

    Thanks for the update! I hope they get better!

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  • banthesun by banthesun

    Update on the oiled penguins: 6 of the 30 oiled penguins are already clean and healthy, and back in the wild!

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  • AvastMH by AvastMH moderator

    Oh joy!!! That's great news - thanks for letting us know banthesun 😃

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  • yshish by yshish moderator, translator in response to banthesun's comment.

    Nice 😃 Thanks for the info!

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