Oil spill on KZN's North Coast

The SA Maritime Safety Authority says teams are working to clear an oil spill that has affected some beaches on the KZN North Coast.

Whale washes ashore at Umhlanga

A humpback whale calf an estimated 7.5 metres in length has washed up on Umhlanga’s main beach in front of the Pearls development. The whale was already dead when it drifted ashore, so even a quick response from the public and nearby Natal Sharks Board was futile in trying to save the animal.

Fatal Shark attack off Reunion Island

Yesterday's attack on a surfer off Reunion Island, the fourth this year and the second fatal attack, has many surfers concerned about the apparent increase in shark activity taking place off the island. Many of the attacks taking place this year have been focussed around the Saint-Gilles area.

Shark warning issued for False Bay coast

The NSRI yesterday issued a shark warning for False Bay after an increase of Great White activity in-shore.

Get involved in Durban's monthly beach cleanup

All are welcome to participate in the monthly Durban beachfront cleanups contact, For more information phone 079 980 5189.

Shark attacks diver on KZN south coast

Tues 28 June 2011 - A 22 year-old American research diver has been attacked by what is suspected to be a 3-metre long Dusky shark. He was diving off Aliwal Shoal, which is situated about 5km offshore from Umkomaas on the KZN south coast.

Sardines one week away from KZN

Between the month's of June and July each year the east coast sees masses of slippery, silver fish moving northwards en-masse. It's called the Sardine Run and is eagerly awaited every season by fisherman and beachgoers alike.  As surfers we have a love-hate relationship with the spectacle: we love to see nature at work, but not when it forces the closure of our beaches due to increased shark activity on a cooking winter land breeze morning.

East London surfer swims to shore and helps saves fishermen

In the early hours of Sunday morning, about 7 nautical miles east of Port Alfred, ten fisherman aboard a 45ft chokka boat were facing danger in huge seas. In a double dose of misfortune their vessel was then struck by lightning. Skipper Mark McArthur, a Yellowsands local, hurried below deck to assess the damage caused by the lightning leaving another member of the crew at the wheel. Their craft was broadsided by a large wave and then capsized.

SHARK WARNING IN PLETT AFTER SURFER BUMPED REPEATEDLY

Surfer stabbed at Green Point on the KZN south coast

A surfer was robbed and stabbed last Friday morning while getting changed after a surf down at Green Point on the KZN south coast.

Fatal shark attack in KZN
A spearfisherman has died from his injuries sustained from a shark attack which occurred around midday, Saturday 21 May, at Cape Vidal on the KZN north coast, 150km north of Richards Bay.

Shark attacks at Port St Johns - Are nets the answer?
Since the fourth fatal shark attack having taken place at Port St Johns' Second Beach on 15 January this year, there has been fierce debate amongst the local community and municipality on how to prevent future attacks.

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN VETCH’s SAGA
The latest development in the Vetch's saga is the Notice of Intent printed in this morning's edition of The Mercury, by Transport Minister S'busiso Ndabele, where he outlines his intentions to lease and develop the seashore and seabed between Vetch's Pier and the harbour's North Pier.

The worlds largerst shark jaws, up for grabs.

Public meeting with Governmet Committee on Thyspunt - Show your support and voice your concerns

KEI SHARK ATTACK: Provincial Surfer fatally attacked at Second Beach