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SANCCOB vet finds a new bug
19 Jul 2010 SANCCOB’s Veterinarian and Researcher, Dr. Nola Parsons collaborated with Michael...read more
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- BarhamDifferencesinbreedingsuccessbetwAPoiledandnonoiled2000.pdf
- BarhamReturntoRobbenIslandofAPthatwererehabilitated.pdf
- BarhamTheefficacyofhandrearingpenguinchicksOrphanedintheTreasure.pdf
- CrawfordInitialimpactofTreasureonseabirdsinWC.pdf
- MakhadoImpactofpredationbyCapefurseals.pdf
- ParsonsOiledInjuredAPotherseabirds20012.pdf
- ParsonsRehabilitationofSwiftTerns.pdf
- WhittingtonAgeoffirstbreedingofAP.pdf
- WhittingtonPatternsofimmigrationtoemigrationfrombreedingcolonies.pdf
- EffectsofBandingAPShannonHampton2007.pdf
- International Year of Biodiversity media releasecombined.pdf
- OIL SLICK PUTS SANCCOB ON HIGH ALERT 22 Jan 2010 1.pdf
- S DAY SPECIAL 1 February 2010.pdf
- 120 Cape Gannets Endangered status African penguin May 31 2010.pdf
- SANCCOB CapeNature joint press release Gannet chicks off Bird Island 20 May 2010 .pdf
Supporters
Principle Partner - The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of...read more
Oil slick puts SANCCOB on high alert
SANCCOB, as the principal rehabilitator of oiled seabirds in Southern Africa, is on high alert, due to an oil slick floating in the vicinity of Koeberg. On Friday...read more
2007
No major spills. SANCCOB treated 896 penguins (182 oiled and 549 African penguin chicks artificially reared) and 477 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate...read more
Tours & Visits
Private tours - Although some areas of the centre are restricted, this tour could be considered as an exclusive “behind the scenes” tour of the facility. ...read more
Treasure oil spill
On 23 June 2000 at about 03h00, the MV Treasure sank 8km off Table Bay, Cape Town, releasing 1,300 tonnes of fuel oil, causing the world’s worst ever coastal bird...read more
History
How SANCCOB began - The story of our founder - Information supplied by: Bruce Coultas and Elizabeth Cridland If you are looking for motivation, you might find...read more
Schools - Outreach Education programme
SANCCOB VISITS YOU - Proudly sponsored by De Beers Marine Division, our Outreach Education programme, can now take a small part of SANCCOB, to previously disadvantaged schools...read more
Emergency Readiness
Since 1968 SANCCOB has responded to every major oil spill along the Southern African coastline, including the Treasure Oil Spill in the year 2000 which resulted in the world’s largest...read more
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS - Give something back to the environment and learn about seabird rehabilitation; Develop skills in teamwork and meet new people; Add this volunteer experience to your...read more
Small amount of residual oil emitted from ´SELI 1´
Small amount of residual oil emitted from - ´SELI 1´ - 17 September 2009 The salvage team onboard the ´SELI 1´ reports that as...read more
The fate of the Seli 1
THE FATE OF THE SELI 1 - 5 October 2009 The SELI 1 Joint Response Committee which was convened on the first day in order to co-ordinate and...read more
1971 February
Wafra ran aground 5 miles off Cape Agulhas leaking 13,000 tonnes of oil. A fencing in operation saves the majority of dyer Island penguins.read more
Se Li 1 Update
PRESS RELEASE – ‘SE LI 1’ - 12 September 2009, 13h30 Salvors have made progress in the last 36 hours with respect to the removal of fuel...read more
Se Li 1 - No Pollution so far
‘SE LI 1’ - NO POLLUTION SO FAR BUT PREPARATIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR THE ADVERSE WEATHER APPROACHING - 13 September 2009, 13h00 As weather conditions in...read more
SELI more stable
'SELI 1’ MORE STABLE - 14 September 2009, 13h30 Approximately 200 tonnes of fuel has thus far been pumped off of the grounded bulk carrier ‘SELI...read more
'Se Li 1' Steady progress is made
‘SELI 1’ - STEADY PROGRESS IS MADE - 15 September 2009, 15h20 The salvage team on board the grounded bulk carrier ‘SELI 1’ continues to make...read more
'Se Li 1' Steady progress is made
‘SELI 1’ - STEADY PROGRESS IS MADE - 15 September 2009, 15h20 The salvage team on board the grounded bulk carrier ‘SELI 1’ continues to make...read more
404 tonnes of fuel removed to date
404 tonnes of fuel removed to date - 17 September 2009 Approximately 404 tonnes of fuel has been removed from the grounded bulk carrier ‘SELI 1’....read more
What´s happening in each pen?
Follow our monthly updates in the quiet times and more regular updates in the busier times. PEN 10 Date: 14 July 2009 Activity: On July...read more
2003 May
Oil from an unknown source affected 130 penguins and 24 Cape cormorants at Robben Island.read more
1983
Super tanker Castillo de Belver exploded and broke in two off Saldanha Bay. Released oil affected 1,400 Cape gannets and 800 penguins on Malgas Island and Lambert’s Bayread more
Preperations underway for Seli 1 fuel removal operation
Preparations underway for ‘Se Li 1’ Fuel Removal Operation - 9 September 2009, 13h30 An improvement in weather and sea conditions has enabled salvors to commence...read more
Se Li 1
Se Li 1 - 10 September 2009, 13h30 The ‘Se Li 1’ Joint Operations Committee is appealing to Members of the Public – specifically those undertaking...read more
Se Li 1 fuel removal operation gets underway
‘Se Li 1’ fuel removal operation gets underway - 11 September 2009, 13h30 Shortly after 08h00 this morning, pumping of fuel from the grounded bulk...read more
Environmental protection a priority for Authorities and Salvors
Environmental protection a priority for Authorities and Salvors - 8 September 2009, 14h30 The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has instructed salvors to prioritise the...read more
Regulations and Requirements
Commit to a minimum of 4 hours per month (1 shift) to retain your volunteer status at SANCCOB Attend SANCCOB’s module 1: Introduction to volunteering at SANCCOB Be...read more
Update - Gulf of Mexico oil spill
We´ve had a number of people contact us in regards to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, whether volunteers are needed and how they could help. Visit the...read more
Referenced papers
Referenced Papers - Since1980, the bird rehabilitation undertaken SANCCOB has been focus of a series of studies by researchers, and the resulting findings have been published in an...read more
- BarhamDifferencesinbreedingsuccessbetwAPoiledandnonoiled2000.pdf
- BarhamReturntoRobbenIslandofAPthatwererehabilitated.pdf
- BarhamTheefficacyofhandrearingpenguinchicksOrphanedintheTreasure.pdf
- CrawfordInitialimpactofTreasureonseabirdsinWC.pdf
- MakhadoImpactofpredationbyCapefurseals.pdf
- ParsonsOiledInjuredAPotherseabirds20012.pdf
- ParsonsRehabilitationofSwiftTerns.pdf
- WhittingtonAgeoffirstbreedingofAP.pdf
- WhittingtonPatternsofimmigrationtoemigrationfrombreedingcolonies.pdf
- EffectsofBandingAPShannonHampton2007.pdf
Peter, Percy and Pamela
Peter, Percy and Pamela's World Famous Voyage - They were relocated and released at Cape Recife. The straight line distance form Cape Recife to Robben Island is 778km. Peter,...read more
Since SANCCOB´s establishment in 1968, we have treated over 85 000 seabirds. Mission - SANCCOB aims to conserve and protect South Africa´s sea birds, especially threatened species,...read more
SANCCOB launches operation Luderitz to save African penguins from Namibia
SANCCOB LAUNCHES ´OPERATION LUDERITZ´ TO SAVE AFRICAN PENGUINS FROM NAMIBIA. - 20 April 2009 During the last week, 130 oiled African penguins have been rescued...read more
Online media
Even though the internet is still a fairly new form of communication, we have been featured in many online publications and articles. Click on the links below to read...read more
Press Releases
2010 - Click on the link below to read the Press releases issued by SANCCOB in 2010. read more
- International Year of Biodiversity media releasecombined.pdf
- OIL SLICK PUTS SANCCOB ON HIGH ALERT 22 Jan 2010 1.pdf
- S DAY SPECIAL 1 February 2010.pdf
- 120 Cape Gannets Endangered status African penguin May 31 2010.pdf
- SANCCOB CapeNature joint press release Gannet chicks off Bird Island 20 May 2010 .pdf
"City Slickers" - A tale of two African Penguins
City Slickers - A tale of two African Penguins - PriceExlcuding shipping and handling DVD - R150 Video - PAL - R120 Video - NTSC - R140 ...read more
Purchase an Edu-pack
Over the past couple of years we´ve had many requests from learners, teachers and the public for information on seabrids. The most common reason we are hearing is " I´ve...read more
SPECIAL OFFER - SANCCOB fleeces
SANCCOB fleeces are here, just in time for winter.. - 28 April 2009 We are celebrating the launch of our new website, with the introducion of...read more
SANCCOB rescues 9 oiled Cape Gannets
SANCCOB comes to the rescue of 9 oiled Gannets - 6 August 2009 During the last two weeks the staff and volunteers at SANCCOB had instant “refresher...read more
Dyer
Dyer - Dyer was admitted from Dyer Island in 1994 during an unidentified oil spill. He was not releasable and joined our permanent residents in Home Pen. ...read more
Jill
Jill - Covered in oil when she arrived from Dassen island in the late 1990´s, Jill was washed but never made a full recovery and suffered from chronic...read more
Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill
Peter, Pamela and Percy in the Big Spill - Price - R80 currency converter Shipping and handling included. This book tells the...read more
The Magenta Penguin
The Magenta Penguin - Price Available as a Book/soft toy set only. R160 - Local (Delivery within South Africa) currency converter...read more
Step 1 Volunteer Internship
Regulations and requirements Be fit and healthy enough to stand and work for a full day or 8 hour shift. Consult your doctor before volunteering if you are pregnant, on medication...read more
JOIN US FOR THE HANDS ACROSS THE SAND EVENT ON BLOUBERG BEACH - 26 JUNE 2010
Join hands across the sand with SANCCOB, their ambassador penguin, and other conservation minded people on Saturday 26 June on Blouberg Beach at 11.45am to say YES to clean energy....read more
SANCCOB´s aim: Green energy
Some 50 people gathered on Blouberg Beach on Saturday morning to show their support for clean energy. The ´Join hands across the sand´ event was organized by SANCCOB who...read more
SANCCOB out for a duck
SANCCOB and the Wildlife Unit of the Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA are long-time collaborators when it comes to rescuing injured, ill or oiled seabirds. A...read more
