USA Ambassador to Namibia, Ambassador Randy Berry’s visit to Halifax Island
Ambassador Berry’s visit to Halifax Island highlights the crucial efforts to protect endangered seabirds and exemplifies the support and collaboration between NAMCOB and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources in the conservation and rehabilitation of African Penguins.
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Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (NAMCOB) is excited to announce an internship opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to preserving our marine ecosystems and seabird populations.
See our Opportunities page for full details.
Read MoreEU Ambassador to Namibia visits NAMCOB
The EU Ambassador to Namibia HE Ana Beatriz visited NAMCOB in Lüderitz to discuss potential collaborations with the EU biodiversity programs. During the visit, the NAMCOB team shared the organistation’s seabird conservation efforts and discussed the NIMPA plus project, which focuses on enhancing the management of the Namibian Island’s Marine Protected Area (NIMPA). The ambassador also toured our seabird rehabilitation center located at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources office in Lüderitz.
Read MoreNAMCOB Hosts First Responder Workshop
The First Responder Workshop held on August 21-22, 2024, was a notable success, marking a significant step forward for the burgeoning First Responder Network. The workshop brought together experts and practitioners to delve into crucial aspects of wildlife response, and it covered a broad array of topics essential for effective first response in the field.
Read MoreSeabird Rangers run a series of school outreach activities
The NAMCOB Seabird Rangers, together with officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia visited several schools within Luderitz to engage and educate learners about the importance of marine and seabird conservation. Through dynamic presentation and video, we raised awareness about forming environmental clubs and protecting our environment. The overall feedback was positive as several schools were eager to jumpstart their own clubs.
Read MoreExciting Highlights from the SAWMA Namibia 2024 Conference!
NAMCOB had the honor of attending this year’s conference, themed “Thinking Big: Landscape Level and Transboundary Perspectives on Southern African Conservation.” Together, we explored the urgent need for innovative approaches to tackle wildlife management challenges, including habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and climate change.
Read MoreINFORMATION WANTED
A horrific incident has endangered the lives of Cape Cormorants, a species that has been listed as an endangered species due to its decline in population during the last three decades.
If you have any information on the horrific act that took place on January 17, 2025, at Canopy, Dorob National Park, please come forward. A reward of N$10,000 is offered for leads resulting in the successful identification, arrest, and prosecution of those responsible.
Read MoreThe IUCN uplists the African Penguin to Critically Endangered: Urgent call for action by NAMCOB to save a species from extinction.
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Read MoreNAMCOB’s First Nest Box Deployment
On October 23rd, 2024, we marked a significant milestone in the conservation of the endangered African penguin, a species on the brink of extinction. In collaboration with our esteemed partners at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) and AZA SAFE African Penguin, the dedicated team at NAMCOB successfully deployed and installed 25 artificial nest boxes on the shores of Possession Island in L?deritz, Namibia.
Read MoreThe Status of Threatened Seabirds within the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA)
Recent unpublished data from the 2024/2025 seabird census paints a sobering picture. The population trends of three key seabird species, African Penguin, Cape Gannet, and Bank Cormorant, have seen drastic reductions in their breeding pairs. These seabirds primarily inhabit and breed along Namibia’s southern coastline, within the NIMPA’s boundaries, and the threats responsible for…
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