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ConservationWhite Shark Ecoventures is not only a member of, but is also the only operator who works in close association with SANCCOB (South African National Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds), by saving oil stricken and injured penguins (and other birds) from Dyer Island. Our crew are trained to administer medicine on-board, immediately after collecting birds from the island. Birds are then transported to the rehabilitation facility in Cape Town, free of charge. Mariette Hopley, conservationist and co-owner of White Shark Ecoventures, has recently stepped down as Chairlady of the Executive Committee of SANCCOB in South Africa. As an international wildlife facilitator and rehabilitator, Mariette has dedicated many years of her life supporting non-profitable organizations such as the following, in wildlife crisis situations;
Her knowledge and expertise with wildlife rehabilitation have been invaluable, especially with her most recent (and by far the largest) project – The Treasure Oil Spill, off the South African coast; Mariette, appointed as a facilitator, was placed in command of erecting the largest satellite rehabilitation centre in history, to accommodate more than 20 000 oiled penguins. Due to her excellent track record with similar projects in the past and her logistical experience in emergency management, Mariette successfully contributed towards the high success rate achieved during this devastating oil spill. She has similarly contributed towards the success of the Apollo Sea and Cordigliera oil spills off the South African coast during 1994 and 1996. Mariette is a well-respected figure amongst international emergency relief teams worldwide, and as contract member, is on 24 hour call to assist with any wildlife crisis globally. Mariette also dedicates her time to the mitigation of “human impact on aquatic birds, marine life (including sharks) and other wildlife” worldwide, which is achieved through participating in emergency response and rehabilitation. Mariette unconditionally dedicates her time to the education, research and planning of operational wildlife projects and regularly receives invites to give lectures on the successful facilitation and rehabilitation of marine and other wildlife. Some of the groups which she recently addressed in Canada and London, were IWRC and IFAW. ◄◄◄►►► Throughout our tours, we strive to raise public awareness and a better understanding towards this highly misunderstood predator, who nearly faced extinction due to brutal and unnecessary killings over the years. We work towards putting the “jaws perception” back into perspective and encourage our visitors to contribute towards preserving our heritage. Informative educational information is provided, with an emphasis on conservation and preservation, thereby ensuring the continued existence of Great White shark \ Our tours are 100% eco-friendly and we refrain from using anything other than natural products, to attract the sharks. Utter care is taken when handling the sharks, ensuring that they are not harmed or unduly disturbed in any way. Our Tour Guide daily collects data on the size, sex, scar markings and times that sharks are sighted. Areas visited and where sharks have been encountered are plotted on our Global Positioning System, and all data forwarded to Marine and Coastal Management in Cape Town, for further analysis. This information is also made available to scientists. Click For More Rehabilitation Photo's >>>
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