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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
- January2005.pdf
- April2004.pdf
- January2004.pdf
- September2003.pdf
- June2003.pdf
- March2003.pdf
- December2002.pdf
- September2002.pdf
- June2002.pdf
- December2000.pdf
- 12March2009.pdf
- 20April2009.pdf
- 20May20091.pdf
- CapeArgus22April2009.pdf
- CapeArgus27May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes22April2009.pdf
- CapeTimes22May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes27May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes29April2009.pdf
- DieBurger22April2009.pdf
- DieBurger22May2009.pdf
- GansbaaiHerald15April2009.pdf
- Tabletalk27May2009.pdf
- Tabletalk29April2009.pdf
- TygerBurger20May2009.pdf
- Vaalweekblad27May2009.pdf
- DieBurger4August2009.pdf
- Tabletalk12August2009.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
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
Working with the birds is therapy
Working with the birds is therapy - I hear local volunteers all the time time telling me that volunteering at SANCCOB is like therapy...and for everybody it's different. ...read more
Adopt a penguin
There were about 1.5 million adult African Penguins along the southern African coast in the 1930’s. Human activities reduced this number by a staggering 90% in less than a century....read more
Adopt a Home Pen Penguin
SANCCOB is proud to introduce our “Home Pen Birds”. Due to popular demand these special, non-releasable sea birds are finally available for adoption. NOTE: This programme differs from...read more
SANCCOB vet finds a new bug
SANCCOB’s Veterinarian and Researcher, Dr. Nola Parsons collaborated with Michael Peirce from MP International Consultancy who is an internationally recognized avian haemoparasite authority. Blood is regularly collected from seabirds undergoing...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
1977
Collision of 2 tankers at Cape St. Francis oils a few birdsread more
1974
Oriental Pioneer wrecked off Struisbaai, oiling thousands of birds.read more
1971
Move to temporary premises in Wettonread 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
Local Volunteers
You are considered to be local volunteer when… - You are a citizen A permanent resident A foreign student with more than 1 year of study left. SANCCOB...read more
International volunteers
Although international volunteers can contact SANCCOB directly, we strongly advise that potential volunteers contact one of our current partner organisations. It´s extremely important as a potential international volunteer, that...read more
Download and complete the forms below
Click on the links below to download the Volunteer Application and Indemnity forms and complete. Return your forms to Carolé Olivier via e-mail or fax...read more
Community Service and Job Shadowing
WE REGRET THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY LEARNERS WHO FALL IN THIS CATERORY AT PRESENT. INSTEAD, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE VOLUNTEER CENTRE, TEL....read more
Step 2
Return your forms to Carolé Olivier via e-mail or fax them to us at Tel. 021-557-8804 SANCCOB will not communicate with or consider incomplete applications....read more
Essential volunteering information
Download form below to read the essential volunteering information applicable to learners.COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS INFORMATION Click here to...read more
Tours and Education
Here at SANCCOB, we are acutely aware that the children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. Through education we will continue to play our part in ensuring that...read more
Dr. Nola Parsons
Veterinarian & ResearcherBorn in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nola grew up most of her life in Johannesburg. After qualifying as a Veterinarian from the University of Pretoria´s Veterinary Faculty at Onderstepoort, Nola...read more
Werner Marais
Operations Manager Growing up on a farm in the Northern Cape, Werner discovered his passion for birds and other wildlife. He studied completed his B-Tech degree in Nature Conservation at...read more
Press releases
2008 - Click on the links below to view the Press releases issued by SANCCOB during 2008. 24 November 2008
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
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
Donate Online
Our online facility will be available shortly. In the meanwhile, payment can be processed through EFT or by providing us with your credit card details. Please download and complete...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
2006
No major spills. SANCCOB treated 1299 penguins (250 oiled and 854 African penguin chicks artificially reared) and 838 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate...read more
2005 August
A Mystery spill affects 461 penguins from various areas along the coast between Dassen Island and Plettenberg Bay, with the bulk of the birds coming from Dyer Island (56%)read more
2004
No major spills. SANCCOB treated 655 penguins (226 oiled) and 486 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate of 67.79% and for the other sea...read more
2003
SANCCOB treated 1052 penguins (676 oiled) and 805 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate of 82.99% and for the other sea birds there was...read more
2003 May
Oil from an unknown source affected 130 penguins and 24 Cape cormorants at Robben Island.read more
2002
No major spills. SANCCOB treated 977 penguins (608 oiled) and 958 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate of 73.80% and for the other marine...read more
2001
No major spills, SANCCOB treated 817 penguins (383 oiled) and ±612 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate of 71.60% and for the other sea...read more
2000 June
MV Treasure sinks 8km off Table Bay, Cape Town, releasing 1,300 tonnes of fuel. Causes the world’s worst ever coastal bird crisis. Critically endangers 41% of the African penguin species.read more
1998 June
Unidentified spill off Malgas Island affects ±300 Cape gannetsread more
1997
No major spill, SANCCOB treated 750 penguins and ±300 other sea birdsread 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
1970 November
Kazimah wrecked on Robben Island, affecting ±1,000 penguinsread more
1968 November
SANCCOB is officially constitutedread more
1968 April
Esso Essen tanker runs aground off Cape Point, spilling 15,000 tonnes of fuel, affecting ±3,000 seabirdsread 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
SANCCOB honours local resident as she turns 90
SANCCOB honours local resident as she turns 90 - 21 August 2009 When last did a penguin come knocking at your door? SANCCOB Marketing...read more
The patter of happy feet
The patter of happy feet - 31 August 2009 Some good news from Namibia...African penguin, A10863 that was released on 26/05/09 and seen building a nest on...read more
The penguins of boulders
The Penguins of Boulders - Price R180 - Walk in. (Purchase directly at SANCCOB) currency converter R200 - Local (Delivery within South Africa)...read more
Media
SANCCOB has an excellent working relationship with the media and welcome them at our facility. We have always been able to count on local community and national radio stations,...read more
Marguerite Schoeman
Bird Rehabilitator Growing up in Grabouw, a small town near Somerset West, Marguerite obtained a Diploma in Clothing Design from Northlink College. Having always loved animals, she started...read more
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SANCCOB contributes to research wherever possible. Avian malaria research - SANCCOB continues to work with its partners in research to expand our understanding about Avian malaria in...read more
First African penguin from Namibia is ´Home Sweet Home´
First African penguin from Namibia is ´Home Sweet Home´. - 17 June 2009 It was a pink spot day on Mercury Island when a Namibian conservationist...read more
Other research
Other research - SANCCOB is proud to partner with conservation minded organizations like IFAW, Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT), DEAT: Marine and Coastal Management, Cape Nature, SANParks, Ajubatus...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
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
Job Opportunities
Unfortunately no vacancies exist at this time.read more
Purchase SANCCOB clothing
SANCCOB supporter fleeces - Show your support by purchasing on our very popular SANCCOB Supporter Fleeces! Price R250 - Walk in (Purchase directly at SANCCOB)
E-Newsletters
E-NEWSLETTERSWe published our first electronic newsletter in August 2008. This is wonderful way to share our monthly news with sponsors, volunteers, members, the media and anybody that´s interested in the...read more
Venessa Strauss
Chief Executive Officer Growing up on the open plains of the Karoo, Venessa became aware of how needy and dependant animals are during early morning horse rides. After meeting...read more
Links
Adopt a Penguin Adopt a Home Pen Penguin Become a Member My School Leave a Legacy Purchase a Keyring...read more
Filming requirements
Over the past couple of years, SANCCOB has become a popular venue for filming due to the unique work that we do. However, the animals in our care are wild...read more
Sponsors in Tours and edu
SANCCOB´s Education programme is proudly sponsored by Anglo American. Our Outreach programme is proudly sponsored by De Beers Marine.read more
Previous Filming at SANCCOB
Our facility have been used by a variety of filming companies and news channels both local and international. Watch some of the videos and/or links below and in the...read more
IFAW
IFAW - December 2006 Narration: Jennifer Miller IFAW Emergency Responder read more
The Times - Penguin Story
The Times - SANCCOB penguin story - April 2009 Narration: Riana Spit read more
Printed Newspaper Articles
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES - Over the past 41 years we have been featured in many newspapers and magazines from all over the world. Click on the...read more
- January2005.pdf
- April2004.pdf
- January2004.pdf
- September2003.pdf
- June2003.pdf
- March2003.pdf
- December2002.pdf
- September2002.pdf
- June2002.pdf
- December2000.pdf
- 12March2009.pdf
- 20April2009.pdf
- 20May20091.pdf
- CapeArgus22April2009.pdf
- CapeArgus27May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes22April2009.pdf
- CapeTimes22May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes27May2009.pdf
- CapeTimes29April2009.pdf
- DieBurger22April2009.pdf
- DieBurger22May2009.pdf
- GansbaaiHerald15April2009.pdf
- Tabletalk27May2009.pdf
- Tabletalk29April2009.pdf
- TygerBurger20May2009.pdf
- Vaalweekblad27May2009.pdf
- DieBurger4August2009.pdf
- Tabletalk12August2009.pdf
SANCCOB releases 84 African penguins back into the wild.
SANCCOB releases 84 African penguins back into the wild - 21 May 2009 84 of our 129 Namibian-guest African penguins was released back into the...read more
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
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
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
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
Rehabilitation success
SANCCOB´s rehabilitation successes published - Other research that shows rehabilitating oiled penguins is successful, include: The modeling exercise done by the University of Cape Town´s Percy Fitz...read more
Carolé Olivier
Training and Education Manager Originally from Cape Town, Carolé has had the privilege of living and working in a variety of interesting places. She has a great passion for the...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
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
Become a member
SANCCOB offers a variety of membership options to suit everyone. Types of Membership options offered read more
lifetime membership
Lifetime membership - A lifetime membership for South African Residents includes: FREE Cityslickers DVD FREE SANCCOB keyring Price - R1500 read more
foreign membership
Foreign membership - 1 Year membership for foreign residents includes: FREE quarterly Environment magazine Read more FREE SANCCOB stickers Price - R1500
My School initiative
My School Loyalty card programme MySchool is South Africa´s foremost school fund raising system, contributing more than R1.5 million to schools every month. The MyVillage MyPlanet programme was launched...read more
June Volunteer News
Let's chat! - Welcome to our new volunteer news page! I'm really excited about using this page for to chatting with you more regularly about...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
Leave a Legacy
Donations can take many forms but one such form is bequests. Why should I leave a bequest?Leaving a legacy will give SANCCOB an opportunity to continue "getting Southern Africa´s...read more
"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
66 Cape Gannet juveniles successfully admitted
In a joint effort between SANCCOB and CapeNature, SANCCOB successfully admitted 66 juvenile Cape Gannet on 2 June 2010. These birds were removed from Lambert's Bay Cape Gannet colony as...read more
copyright
Non-Profit Number: 003-134 NPOSection 21 Registration number: 2001/026273/08American Fund for Charities: AFC 183All content on this site is copyright 2009 to SANCCOBDeveloped by: JGH ...read more
CONTACT US
Directions to SANCCOB - From Simon´s Town area via M3 and M5. (pdf) From Paarl area via N1 . (pdf) From...read more
Purchase a Keyring
Price- R25 per keyring currency converter Please note that a minimum amount of keyrings have to be ordered if you would like to have your...read more
Pensioner Membership
Pensioner membership - 1 Year membership for South African residents includes FREE quarterly Environment magazine Read more FREE pre-booked tour of SANCCOB...read more
Orphaned Penguins: hand reared by SANCCOB
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) received over 400 orphaned African penguin chicks from Cape Nature’s Dyer Island at the end of October.read more
Terms and Conditions
Please ensure that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions pertaining to online payments via the SANCCOB website: TERMS AND CONDITIONS Website Terms and Conditions of...read more
Brochure
Need marketing material? - This brochure is ideal for this purpose! Click here to download the SANCCOB brochure. ...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
Support the Rescue Campaign
Did you know that recent statistics have shown that African penguins could be extinct in the wild in as little 10 years? Help SANCCOB to save the African penguin by...read more
Welcome to SANCCOB
SANCCOB (The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) is an internationally recognised leader in seabird rehabilitation. This non-profit seabird rehabilitation centre is based...read more
international volunteers
International Volunteers spotted...working with the penguins from Namibiaread 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
The Penguin Pages - SANCCOB´s December News
THE PENGUIN PAGES - SANCCOB´s E-NEWSLETTER SANCCOB´s May NewsAfrican penguin now endangered Science on the boat programme a success read more
details
CONTACT information - Tel. (+27 21) 557 6155 Fax. (+27 21) 557 8804 Postal Address P.O. Box 11116 Bloubergrandt 7443 South Africa Physical Address 22 Pentz...read more
Magazine Articles
MAGAZINE ARTICLES - Please click on the links below to read the more recent magazine articles published in 2008 and 2009.
2008
No major spills. SANCCOB treated 497 penguins (125 oiled and 72 African penguin chicks artificially reared) and 409 other sea birds. For the penguins there was an overall release rate...read more
At a glance
Giving comes in many forms. Each and every supporter is valued at SANCCOB regardless of the size of your contribution. DID YOU KNOW ... an amount as little...read more
Last Release for 2008
Other films and documentaries - City Slickers - a Tale of 2 African Penguins...info Mountains of the Sea...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
Bailey
Bailey - Bailey was collected from Gansbaai on the 12th of September 1998. Admitted as a very thin adult with an injured flipper, her recovery was very...read more
Beauty
Beauty - In 2003 Beauty was brought to SANCCOB by National Parks staff at Boulders. She was an arrested moulter. Because Beauty was in this delayed moulting process...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
Flipper
Flipper - Flipper was brought to SANCCOB on 21 June 2003 from Dyer Island. He was very weak, emaciated and had a large wound under his flipper....read more
Flo
Flo - Flo became a permanent resident in Home Pen during the late 1990´s. She was deemed non releasable as result of movement problems in her right...read more
Join the sms campaign
SMS Campaign - 12 August 2009 SMS ´Save´ to 39991. Your donation of R10 will help SANCCOB feed a penguin for a day! ...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
Matilda
Matilda - On of our oldest permanent residents in Home Pen, Matilda was admitted in 1994 with a hunched back. This was probably due to an injury in...read more
Sandals
Sandals - Sandals was admitted to SANCCOB in the early 1990´s from the Eastern Cape. with both of his feet, severely injured. He was taught to walk again...read more
SANCCOB VIRTUAL TOUR
Click on the image to take a Virtual Tour of SANCCOB. * For smooth video streaming, hover over the screen and click the pause button. Allow the video to...read more
A day in the life of a SANCCOB volunteer!
A day in the life of a SANCCOB volunteer! - This short video will give you a taste of what you can expect to do while...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
ordinary membership
Ordinary membership - 1 Year membership for South African residents includes: FREE quarterly Environment Magazine. Read more FREE...read more
Pillar of Support
In November 2008, we replaced the old netting that covered the outside bird pens with insect proof netting to protect the seabirds in our care. Join Michelle Garforth-Venter, IFAW and...read more
Why insect proof netting?
Why insect proof netting? - To protect the seabirds, especially African Penguins from contracting Avian malaria To prevent other diseases such as Newcastle’s disease that can be transferred...read more
What’s in it for you?
What’s in it for you? - A tax deduction You get to choose and decorate/brand your pole to your heart’s delight! SANCCOB will supply the paint and brushes...read more
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost? - · R5, 000 per pole The first 5 registrations receive FREE SANCCOB membership worth R2 500!! Click below to join Michelle...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
Press releases
2009 - Click on the link below to read the Press releases issued by SANCCOB in 2009. Joint SANCCOB...read more
corporate membership
Corporate membership - 1 Year membership for the corporate sector includes: a special certificate of support FREE pre-booked tour of SANCCOB for up to 20 employees FREE quarterly...read more
Meagan Liebenberg
Receptionist Meagan was born in Atlantis, the Western Cape´s Swartland District. Her love for accounting and figures led her to obtaining a Diploma in Financial Management(Cum Laude) from BMT College....read more
Margaret Roestorf
Fundraising and Marketing Co-ordinator Margaret has had a love affair with animals and nature her whole life. She sees her job at SANCCOB as a dream come true,...read more
To film at SANCCOB...
Interested in filming? - Follow these 2 easy steps STEP 1 - Read the Filming Requirements read more
Printed newsletters
PRINTED NEWSLETTERS - January 2005 April 2004 January 2004 read more
Unpaid Volunteer Internships
Over the past couple of years, SANCCOB has seen a number of volunteers spend 3 months or more at the centre as part of studies. We are happy to say...read more
At a glance
SANCCOB is an internationally recognized seabird conservation and rehabilitation institution. As the Southern African authority, we are called to act in situations involving oiled, injured, abandoned and ill seabirds. ...read more
Simon´s Town Penguin Festival
2010 brings up the 10 year anniversary of this SANCCOB benefit event. The weekend begins with a gala benefit auction on the Friday night, where penguin-lovers bid with their hearts...read more
Environment magazine - Bringing together people and conservation
For the first time, insights and opinions from seven of the largest conservation and environmental NGOs in the country, including SANCCOB, will have one voice. Aptly entitled Environment, the publication...read more
Marine and Coastal Educator´s Network
Marine and Coastal Educator´s Network (MCEN) is a network of all educators who work along the 3300km coastline of South Africa and those educators who teach about the sea in...read more
African Penguin Day
26 September 2009 is the first time African penguins got to have a day dedicated to them! During Annual International African penguin day, a SANCCOB initiative, the celebrations culminated in the...read more
Purchase Christmas cards
Surprise your friends and family with our specially designed penguin-motief SANCCOB Christmas cards this year. Designed by Mark Wessels and featuring pictures by Mark Wessels and Esa...read more
Purchase "Penguin-Warrior" slingbags
PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand, this product is currently out of stock. You are welcome to still place your order which will be delivered by the end...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
Application form
Return your forms to Carolé Olivier via e-mail or fax them to us at Tel. 021-557-8804 SANCCOB will not communicate with or consider incomplete applications....read more
YES Programme
One of the most lively relationships is the one we have with City of Cape Town’s YES (Youth Environmental School) Programme, which is a year-round programme of activities for learners...read more
International Coastal Clean-up day
Every September, from Bangor, Maine to Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people in more than 75 countries remove millions of kilograms of trash from waterways and beaches all over the...read more
Save Our Seabirds Festival
During the this year's first Save our Seabirds Festival, organised by BirdLife South Africa, SANCCOB brought our flagship species the African penguin into the limelight during a week aimed at...read more
Simon´s Town penguin festival auction is a success
In September 2009 the 9th consecutive Simon’s Town penguin festival and auction was yet again held successfully – with the theme “Go Green with Marine’ echoing our marine message. SANCCOB...read more
10 Dept of Environment and Tourism
13 Department of Water Affairs
16 The City of Cape Town
19 Paazab
21 WAZA
26 CapeNature
29 Robben Island Museum
31 Oceana Group Limited
33 Anglo American
In November, Col´Cacchio and SANCCOB join forces
NOVEMBER IS SANCCOB MONTH AT COL’CACCHIO PIZZERIA IN SEASIDE VILLAGE - November is AFRICAN PENGUIN MONTH at Cal’Cacchio Pizzeria in Seaside Village. Every Monday evening during November...read more
Seabird Health Survey
In the light of the drastic decline of seabird numbers, and the change in their distribution in the recent 100 years, SANCCOB acknowledged the need to launch a first-time ever...read more
Chick Bolstering Project
The Chick Bolstering Project is a collaborative effort between various organizations attempting to arrest the decline in the global numbers of African penguins through introducing hand-reared chicks back into the...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
Weston Barwise
Education Officer After having ‘shared’ biology with senior high school pupils for 33 years in diverse places such as KZN, Namibia and Cape Town and more recently Cape Town’s Two...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
