Protect the oceans

On 15 October, Transnet National Ports Authority’s Port of Mossel Bay will contribute towards the internationally observed Coastal Clean Up Day under the theme “Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean” by teaching local school children about pollution management.

Port of Mossel Bay manager, Shadrack Tshikalange, said: “Pollution is a global problem that happens every day, the port aims to eradicate pollution in our oceans by implementing campaigns that deal or address it directly. The execution and impact of this initiative is huge, it will also make an indirect but meaningful contribution towards the eradication of plastics which forms part of another global campaign called Plastic Free July.”

Youth pollution awareness

Port employees will be working with numerous stakeholders and volunteers, who will take part in the largest global coastal pollution clean-up initiative. Through this initiative, the Port of Mossel Bay will join forces with the Mossel Bay Municipality, the National Seas Rescue Institute, Seavuna, Afro Fishing and Sea Gypsy, and will create awareness on how to conserve our oceans to 15 pupils from three of Port of Mossel Bay’s adopted Primary Schools namely, Imekhaya, Isalathiso and Garden Route primary schools.

A clean-up route from Munro Beach to Point Beach has been determined for volunteers.

The port aims to extend the coastal clean-up initiative beyond October.

Joining forces with stakeholders and teaching the youth about the importance of such environmental conservation initiatives has immediate, real-time and future benefits of environmental sustainability in South Africa, said the port.