WHY CELEBRATE MPA DAY?

On 1 August, we celebrate Marine Protected Area Day - the first country in the world to do so. 

Well, this helps us collectively appreciate the value of MPAs and how they benefit both us and the incredible marine biodiversity they designed to protect.

It’s a day to share stories and information about why and how we need to conserve our oceans and keep building support for MPAs. We hope that MPA Day will help more South Africans recognise the importance of these crucial ocean reserves.