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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[Nedankinde]

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.

[spiritualvirus]

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.

[julianaylor]

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

[rebeccahenderson]

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

[connorrobert]

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

[auro]

interpret it as bbc is fighting penguins

[joseenoel]

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!

[ecaltroyer]

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

[VAS]

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

[trippNfallN]

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

[thedel]

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

[quackcement]

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

[graham]

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

[daviecrocket]

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

[matthewthomas]

"...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!!!

[Dougie-exov]

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.

[chrisbrown]

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 !

[navi]

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

[darareachphon]

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