Category: Nature & Nurture

VOËLKYK IN DIE TUINROETE

Die Tuinroete in die Wes-Kaap, met sy pragtige landskappe en diverse voëllewe, is 'n paradys vir voëlkykers. Hierdie skilderagtige gebied, wat strek vanaf Mosselbaai tot by Stormsrivier, bied verskeie habitats soos kuslyn, woude, en vleilande,…

Biological Warfare

Within the Garden Route there are numerous alien invasive vegetation species that pose a significant threat to the bio-diversity and ecological balance. These invasive species outcompete native plants, disrupt ecosystems, increase the threat…

The dark side of light

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Artificial lighting is essential for human activity, especially when it pertains to security. It can however have significant negative impacts on estuarine environments. Estuaries are vital and important ecosystems that host a diverse range…

Die Wonder van Posduiwe: ‘n Historiese stokperdjie

Posduiwe, met hul vermoë om van ver af weer tuis te kom, het 'n magiese aantrekkingskrag wat mense oor eeue fassineer het. Hierdie indrukwekkende voëls, bekend vir hul oriëntasievermoë en toewyding aan hul hokke, het 'n ryk geskiedenis in…

NECTAR IN THE GARDEN

Like the hummingbirds of the Americas, Africa’s sunbirds and sugarbirds are specialised nectarivores (feeding primarily on nectar produced by flowers), but supplement their diet with some protein by eating small insects, especially when feeding…

ALGAE EATERS

The Shaggy Sea Hare, Bursatella leachii, is a fascinating marine gastropod mollusc found in estuaries along the South African coast, including that of Great Brak River. This unique creature belongs to the Aplysiidae family and is distinguished…

HOME OF THE OLD FOSSIL

The Great Brak River harbours a treasure trove of geological and archaeological wonders, if one knows where to look and what one is looking at. These geological features hold worldwide scientific acknowledgment, yet their significance unfortunately…

’N ROEIKLUB VIR GROOT-BRAKRIVIER

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Groot-Brakrivier is geseënd met een van die mooiste riviervalleie, maar dit is totaal onderbenut. As dit sensitief hanteer word, kan die rivier tot groot voordeel van inwoners en besoekers benut word. Daar is  talle enkellopende mense in die…

STAPROETES TE KIES EN TE KEUR!

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Die Tuinroete, met sy matige warm somers en gematigde tot verfrissend koel winters, is een van die gewildste bestemmings in die land. Dit is ook besonder gewild onder stappers omdat daar so ’n groot verskeidenheid staproetes in die gebied…

IT’S KHULA TO CLEAN UP TOGETHER

The It’s Khula to Clean Up team of the aQuellé brand joined the Mossel Bay Municipality late last year to demonstrate their commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable community. Hopefully, they will also come and help the Great…

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIVING BY THE SEA

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We love the feeling of warm sand touching our skin. The energy, the fun, and all the memories we create around the sea. The ocean has a direct connection to our souls and makes us happy, and those are some of the health benefits of living…

THE PERPLEXITY OF PREFERENCE

When one considers the growing feral geese and/or rabbit population in Great Brak River, one generally falls into one of three camps. Those who are for, those who are concerned about their impact on the environment and those who genuinely couldn’t…