Guests at Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre were kept enthralled by PhD sea turtle researcher Natalie Dos Santos on Saturday, 31 October. Natalie, who has spent the past eight years working with sea turtles, gave a presentation outlining the ecological roles of turtles on reefs, and the work being done to better understand their origins, feeding behaviour and movements. She also shared underwater footage of tagging turtles, and the findings of a study based at Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area on the KZN South Coast. One attendee, Ella Jacobs, commended Crocworld for the talk and noted the insightful staff, “We had a lovely tour of Crocworld with Thobani Msabala – he had so much knowledge about the animals and plants. It was a really great experience.” The talk formed part of Crocworld’s Conservation Talk series, which welcomes researchers and conservation experts to share their knowledge with the public. Keep an eye on Crocworld’s Facebook .
About Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre
Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre, located in Scottburgh on the KZN Mid-South Coast, is a leading conservation and education destination. The centre is home to a variety of wildlife, from crocodiles, snakes and birds to small mammals, promoting conservation through interactive exhibits, educational talks, guided tours, and community events. Fish Eagle Café, Jikaleza Outdoor Adventures, and WildED Africa are based at the centre. Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre is situated within the Renishaw Coastal Precinct, driven by Renishaw Property Developments, a subsidiary of the JSE-listed Crookes Brothers Limited. This 1,300-hectare mixed-use precinct will include 80% of conservation space, a private school, hospital, recreational facilities, shopping centre, hotel, and light industrial zone – with the successful Renishaw Hills forming the first phase of the development. For more about Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre, visit www.crocworld.co.za.
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