Marine Protected Areas Day

Name: Marine Protected Areas Day
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Cape Town

Marine Protected Areas Day was marked in Cape Town on 1 August 2026 with a family-friendly educational outing at Dalebrook Tidal Pool in Kalk Bay. The activity focused on marine conservation and rocky-shore ecosystems, with guides helping participants identify and learn about local rock pool species.

Date: Aug 1, 2026
Location: Cape Town

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Event summary

Highlights

Guided exploration of rocky-shore and tidal-pool ecosystems
Identification of rock pool species including sea stars, anemones and seaweeds
Family-friendly marine conservation activity at Dalebrook Tidal Pool
Part of the wider annual Marine Protected Areas Day observance

Marine Protected Areas Day took place on 1 August 2026 at Dalebrook Tidal Pool, Main Rd, Kalk Bay, Cape Town. The local activity formed part of a wider annual observance promoting awareness of Marine Protected Areas and their importance to ocean ecosystems.

The Cape Town programme invited volunteers, families and people interested in marine conservation to explore the rocky shore with guidance from knowledgeable helpers. Participants could learn to identify species such as sea stars, anemones and seaweeds, and swimming was also possible for those appropriately equipped.

A second source describes Marine Protected Areas Day 2026 as a broader international celebration involving educational and outdoor conservation activities, including participation elsewhere in South Africa. This supports the wider conservation context but does not add specific programme details for the Cape Town event.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Dalebrook Tidal Pool; whatsonincapetown.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Cape Town

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