South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area (MPA) is receiving increased recognition for its role in protecting an extraordinary array of biodiversity and enhancing the tourism offerings available in the Eastern Cape province.
Situated close to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) the MPA was proclaimed in 2019 as a marine component of the Addo Elephant National Park – with the unique selling point of allowing tourists to experience the ‘Big 7’ (Africa’s traditional Big Five in addition to the Great White shark and whales).
In recognition of World Environment Day on June 5, the Wilderness Foundation Africa and the Oak Foundation donated R1.3 million (€65 000) for the purchase of a new patrol boat to aid South…