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As the festive season approaches, beach communities worldwide prepare for an influx of tourists eager to enjoy the sun and celebrations that, while boosting loc...

SST recently presented at the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) in Cape Town from 13 – 18 October. This marked the first time the congress,...

Understanding consumer behaviour is crucial for effectively promoting recycling across various environments — at home, work, or school. Despite its importance f...

Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) poses a considerable threat to our oceans and coastal communities. This gear, primarily made of pla...

Today, reducing plastic waste is a top priority, with many households choosing to sort their waste and recycle plastic items. However, plastic doesn’t only feat...

South Africa’s coastline has faced an environmental catastrophe due to lost shipping containers. Between July and September 2024, severe storms in the Indian Oc...

In September, SST had the opportunity to travel to Cape Town to meet with various stakeholders in our mission to expand our Operation Clean Spot initiative and ...

In March this year, a litigation was launched to challenge the decision of island closures to purse-seine fishing around key African penguin colonies. At the en...

Plastic pollution is a growing threat to our oceans, and nowhere is this more evident than in African coastal cities. At SST, we believe that the key to combatt...