WATCH: Celebrate Beachwood Mangroves reserve this World Wildlife Conservation Day
Durban is home to a number of small reserves, and none are more important than the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.
TODAY, December 4, the world celebrates World Wildlife Conservation Day.
The day is about spreading awareness about preserving endangered flora and fauna.
Durban is home to a number of reserves and none more important than the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.
Caxton Local Media journalist Nia Louw takes us on a tour as we find out how rising sea levels and pollution are impacting the ecosystem of one of the gems in our beautiful city.
Home to a variety of species of crabs, mudskippers and duiker, the 76-hectare reserve has the largest population of mangrove trees in the Durban area.
Basil Pather, conservation manager at Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, spoke about the importance of the reserve and how its waterways act as a nursery.
“Educating and creating awareness in the community about the importance of mangrove ecosystems is vital. The mangrove creek is a vital nursery area for many species of fish. Mangroves are unique and just as important as coral reefs and tropical rain forests,” he said.
The reserve is open to the public on the third Saturday of every month and includes a guided bird walk for nature lovers.
For updates on the reserve, visit their Facebook page.
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