The SharkWise Project

The SharkWise Project It is based in Umkomaas, South Africa and is run by Dr Sara Andreotti and Walter Bernardis.

The SharkWise Project is an internship programme that allows national and international students to gain fieldwork experience in shark conservation and research.

Tiny plastic pellets. Massive environmental impact. 🌊Our beach cleaning just got a whole new game changer  thanks to  Nu...
25/03/2026

Tiny plastic pellets. Massive environmental impact. 🌊

Our beach cleaning just got a whole new game changer thanks to
Nurdles, used to make plastic products, often end up in our oceans, harming marine life and polluting coastlines. But in South Africa, Litter4Tokens is changing the story.

♻️ Every month, they recover 72,000 kg of waste👥 Supporting 2,567 waste collectors📍 Across 38 active sites nationwide🚫 Preventing 864,000 kg of waste from reaching landfills each year

Collected nurdles don’t just disappear—they’re recycled into new products, like durable frisbees, giving waste a second life. 🙌

With support from Petco and O’Neill, this initiative proves that community action + innovation = real impact.

🌍 Turning waste into value🌱 Protecting our oceans🔄 Building a circular future

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15/03/2026

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Aliwal Shoal
Scottburgh
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