The fight to save the African penguin | BBC News

Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all.
Conservationists primarily blame the fishing industry for the decline in numbers, as penguins depend on the sardines and anchovies they catch and sell.
But fishermen say they are “a fraction of the problem”, as there are there factors like climate change and vulnerability to natural predators involved.
While the South African government have previously tried to restrict fishing activities, it is estimated that there are now only 8,750 penguin breeding pairs left in the country.
This has led conservation groups to take legal action against the government in the first case of its kind in South Africa.
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[@Nedankinde93]

As a Cape Town resident, it's clear that expanding the conservation zone is essential for preserving our natural environment. Interestingly, tourism in Cape Town offers more employment opportunities than fishing. By prioritizing nature conservation over fishing quotas, we not only protect the African penguins but also support the local economy through a thriving tourism sector.

[@julianaylor4351]

These penguins need a proper reserve to live on, with protected a fishery. Stop arguing, just do it, before its too late. 🐧❤️😢

[@spiritualvirus6964]

No. There is no fight. I never liked fights and I hope the pinguins are doing well.

[@wildandbarefoot]

Rhino, elephant, penguin. Such a blessed country, and so careless of it.

[@bvovz]

Not the elephant though. Their numbers are actually very impressive across our transboundary management sites in neighbouring countries.

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Consider context... Industrialization has wiped out the species in Europe and the Americas. Now, African countries are expected to economically develop on par while not polluting or exterminating other species. It's not carelessness, so much as it is new territory.

[@lm_b5080]

unfortunately all 3 of these issues can be attributed to chinese demand - chinese trawlers illegally enter the west coast seas at night to fish; chinese smugglers from mozambique pay poachers to hunt rhino + elephant for their horns and ivory

[@connorrobert5348]

Nothing is enforced and no one is ever accountable in South Africa unfortunately So sad to see the neglect in my beautiful country

[@anniehills3580]

Thank you for helping the penguins!❤❤

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

They must be saved!! Humanity does not have the right to wipe out species.

[@boeingpameesha9550]

Thank you for sharing.

[@asha8443]

Please save them!!

[@user-jo9ij7mj8d]

So lovely😍

[@auro1986]

interpret it as bbc is fighting penguins

[@Karatekiko]

I believe that we can live in a way where humans and animals can live together We can be sustainable I know we can do it I have faith we can live in a world where we are sustainable There is no I there is no we there is only us We are the future We are the past We are the present All these predictions that people make are to make us stronger Not to scaremonger We can live sustainable just believe

[@joseenoel8093]

It falls on deaf ears (and dead feelings) when oh when will we be on board for the planet only being for humans and the oil cies? I majored in Sylviculture and left my career over disgust of how things work in Québec, good luck!

[@roe85]

Save the penguins 🐧

[@amir_987...2]

Flapy bird, with large squadron. But early extinction' 😢

[@vishalshingadia3301]

Oh no set up nature reserves for areas for all endangered species protect nature and all their little workers #protectpingu

[@colinvanderross5825]

Our government is not interested about nature,sorry no money for penguins and now it's up to certain animal lovers to empty their pockets to organizations to rake in some cash to "save" the penguins,I'm sorry but I ddnt approached are interfere with their environment and I'm quite sure not the majority of people neither,so no cents from me sorry.

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Sasuna tsnvum...

[@gonduras]

PLM!

[@ecaltroyer]

Penguins of Madagascar: Skipper : penguins are our flesh and feathers.

[@thedel775]

Left up to man...Oh Well, was nice having them around! Mankind cannot even Save itself! Disastrous!

[@rebekahlittle2131]

❤

[@Alhejandro.]

😢😭

[@trippNfallN2]

Why don’t we just farm-raise anchovies and such in the billions to replenish the population? Is that detrimental to nature?

[@Dougie-ex1ov]

What is this girl talking about? Of course its us, we are literally killing the oceans by taking all the fish out lol. Like what are we even doing? We deserve to be destroyed when we cant even admit reality when its smacking us in the face.

[@AaronsAnglingJourney]

😮

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Mardik Gortnel en, a chyom rech!

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Now check out chocolate Fudge... Whatever this means....

[@daviecrocket9160]

Don't do it they only rebel and say you are the oppressor!

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Asuma oh no your eacher ruined your life< well I made sure this is no longer true.

[@darareachphon]

so I am going to be killed by the year 2035????

[@quill9105]

What are you going on about

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Incha nshanapum Deep in my heart I love you, but really deep. :)))

[@graham9794]

Good luck with the penguin's!! ANC government has totally destroyed the South African nation. Legal action in South Africa, mmmm.....😂😂😂

[@quackcement]

They are cute so will could be saved by foreign zoos . South African government doesn't seem to value them

[@matthewthomas0330]

"...CAST YOUR BREAD UPON THE WATER AND IT SHALL RETURN UNTO YOU TEN FOLD..." OLD, DRY, CRUSTY BREAD FISH GO CRAZY OVER. FEED THE FISH!!!

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

kzbin.infoAe_fgc7kClA Es asuma is real. :)))

[@EricShaun321]

ok but what’s it doing in africa 😂😂 i’m glad they reported on this very important subject 💀💀💀

[@bvovz]

They're indigenous. Penguins are found in South America too btw not just the poles.

[@captainrex4723]

Search up boulder beach if you are interested

[@roro-mm7cc]

@@bvovz pengions aren't found at the "poles" (i.e both the north and South Pole) - they are found in the southern hemisphere only.

[@navi4181]

Don't worry they survived the second impact and near third impact.

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

That's not a realistic argument.

[@chrisbrown3278]

Penguins are important but it seems the main stream media do not want to report of the withdrawal of the Astra Zeneca “ thing “ because of the harm it has caused . What a disgrace !

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Inch er eli nshanakum to stick to your diet... Deep in my heart I am in love with Chocolate Fudge and even can't be without it.

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Rus es Asum... Basically we exchange Blood??? Amerikayum inch ein haytnaberel??? Vor yeritasard axchikner@ are pregnant from African men....

[@takeoverusa]

Are you sure these penguins aren’t human of the human race. Check if they have a belly button and if so they liv. Period. Time to stop talking in animal code about humanities. Love JL Godbless

[@JimmyTimmy-wh8dz]

When are we gonna protect the European penguins.?

[@Dungshoveleux]

Antarctic penguins identifying as African 😂 Is this not cultural appropriation?

[@vervetech9395]

They are indigenous to South Africa. South America also has Penguins so it's not Antarctica only

[@Dungshoveleux]

@@vervetech9395 Its a joke. Africa is not noted for its penguins. Maybe they flew to Africa for their summer holidays like the BBC showed us a few years back 😄

[@jasonlee5953]

@@Dungshoveleux just because you're unaware of our penguins, doesnt mean everyone is

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

No shutki mi koxm, vot na tex je "Drugs", katoriy mojet bit Krov kavo to, are physically active i ne astanovish! Ed asuma if I wanted to become "TRansgender".