Strengthening Namibia's response to seabird conservation
NAMCOB’s First Responder Network strengthens emergency preparedness along Namibia’s coastline, enabling rapid, coordinated responses to oiled wildlife incidents and other marine emergencies. To date, over 70 First Responders have been trained to provide initial assistance, identify incidents and alert the appropriate response teams when seabirds and coastal ecosystems are at risk. Strategically positioned along key stretches of the coastline, the network extends NAMCOB’s reach and strengthens local capacity to respond to emergencies, including in remote areas. By building skills and fostering collaboration with coastal stakeholders, the network supports more effective incident reporting, timely intervention and coordinated emergency response, helping protect Namibia’s marine biodiversity.
70+ trained First Responders safeguarding Namibia’s coastline, in partnership with Ocean Conservation Namibia and Debmarine Namibia
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Central Coast
In partnership with Ocean Conservation Namibia, NAMCOB has developed an active response mechanism for injured and oiled seabirds found along the coast line. Initially stablised at the Stabalisation Pen in Walvis Bay, birds are assessed adn then transport to the main facility in Lüderitz.
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Oiled Wildlife Response
Seabirds are vulnerable to oil pollution, particularly African Penguins as they cannot fly.
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Seabirds are mostly confined to the Namibian island colonies during breeding seasons.
Improve Breeding Habitat
The habitat on the islands, particularly for the African Penguin has been severely degraded by centuries.
Improve food availability
The reason for the declining sea-bird population is mostly due to a lack of good quality food, especially sardine.
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