Namibia’s Cape Gannet populations have crashed in recent years
Seabirds status ? mainly Penguins, Gannets, Cape Cormorants – are the best indicators of the health of the marine pelagic system.
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Publisher:Admin
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Published:21/08/2026
About this resource
Seabirds status ? mainly Penguins, Gannets, Cape Cormorants – are the best indicators of the health of the marine pelagic system.
The reasons for the declining sea-bird population is mostly due to a lack in food. The food resource has collapsed due to over-fishing.
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NIMPA Management
Situated in the Southern part of Namibia, the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA).
Oiled Wildlife Response
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