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Marine Conservation organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
SANCCOB
South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
South Africa
Region Active
Africa
NGO
Activity
Description
Protection of marine life, Seabird, Penguins
SANCOBB's primary objective is to reverse the decline of seabird populations through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of ill, injured, abandoned and oiled seabirds. From the website: 'In a normal year where no oil spills occur, SANCCOB treats up to 2 500 seabirds, of which approximately 1 500 are African penguins. The remainder include various cormorants species (including the endangered Bank cormorant and Cape cormorant); various species of terns; pelagic birds such as albatrosses, gannets and petrels; oystercatchers, gulls, pelicans and other coastal birds found in the region. On average, 24 different seabird species are rehabilitated every year.'