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Live an environmentally conscious life

Start to understand and appreciate our natural environment a little more

If we stop and invest a little more time into learning, understanding and appreciating our planet, we would quickly realise just how insignificant we are without it.

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“Humanity’s entire life support system depends on the well-being of all species on Earth”

In order to protect ourselves we need to protect our planet. Precious resources need to guarded, animal species nurtured and our water and air kept clean. The well-being of humans relies directly on the well-being of the natural environment. We are deeply connected to nature and without it we would not have life

A bit about me

I am simply a human who longs for a happy and healthy planet…

Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, I have always been surrounded by the most beautiful natural environments. From the two oceans, the icy Atlantic and warm Indian, which wrap around the coast, to the endless mountain ranges and valleys covered by the most botanically diverse flora in the world, earning it the name ‘The Cape Floral Kingdom’. There has always been an opportunity to escape into nature.

Through this website I aim to raise awareness of pressing environmental issues whilst providing some valuable information about the conservation of our planet. I am no academic scientist, nor do I know the ins and outs to saving the world but what I do have is passion and determination for making this planet a better place

It’s a Race Against Time

0% of global fish stocks

are at major risk of collapse

0% of the ocean

is protected from exploitation and the rest goes unaccounted for

0% of the air

we breathe is produced by the ocean

Local And Like-Minded Brands and Initiatives

The Nature Conservancy

Two Oceans Aquarium

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

—Margaret Mead

Despite the terrible viz, this was me exploring th

Despite the terrible viz, this was me exploring the ‘MV Daeyang Family’ wreck a few months back!

She was a South Korean bulk carrier (Ore) which wrecked in 1986 after she ran aground in bad weather conditions, whilst carrying 162000 tonnes of cargo....

She now lies at about 15 - 20meters under the icy Atlantic Ocean surface just off Robben Island. Over the years, the vessel has been badly dispersed by strong wave action so only very solid parts (boilers, parts of the engine, a large centrifugal pump and various rods/beams) are still visible.

The dive site is very exposed to strong winds and swell from all directions so there seldom will be good viz but it’s definitely worth the look 🤘🏼

Frothing to explore more 🗺

#scubadiving #wreckdive #shipwreck #commercialdiving #capetown #southafrica

✾ ﹏﹏𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑔𝑜 𝑠𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤 ﹏﹏ ✾ I know I’ve said this before but nothing is truer - “the only constant in life is change”. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not fighting the old but on creating, nurturing and appreciating the new. Failure is practice and change is the reward ♡︎ #weareonlyhuman #wearelearning

As my 24th trip around the sun has come around, I

As my 24th trip around the sun has come around, I can only be grateful for this life here on Earth. Thank you to everyone for making my life’s journey as beautiful as it is ☀︎︎☽♥︎ #24

𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚜 𝚎𝚟𝚎

𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚜 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚎𝚖𝚜... ☯︎︎

Trust the winds of change ☯︎︎

Trust the winds of change ☯︎︎

☀︎︎ 𝚜𝚎𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 ☀︎︎ - 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚎𝚊 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 ♡︎

When winter fishing hasn’t been good to you, pos

When winter fishing hasn’t been good to you, post a picture of you contemplating life.... Someone put me on feeshies pleeeeease 😬

What you think 𓁹 you become The greatest gift

What you think 𓁹 you become
The greatest gift we are given other than life is the gift of becoming who we are meant to be. We are given a blank canvas, it’s our job to create the art 🎨 Don’t worry about what the others are painting or the colours they are using. This is y҉o҉u҉r҉ canvas. You can splatter, pour, paint or draw. There is no better artist than the one who painted the painting 💛 #youdoyou #whatyouthinkyoubecome #lifelessons #humanthings

Some pelagic visitors when out on the ocean - A Gr

Some pelagic visitors when out on the ocean - A Great Shearwater, a White-chinned Petrel and an Indian yellow-nosed Albatross (all belonging you the order Procellariiformes) ♡︎

Marine birds are pretty fascinating creatures, especially the pelagic species! They are birds which are adapted to living out at sea. They spend most of their lives aerial, sailing above the water in search for food. Far from land they forage and feed on what the ocean provides. To rest, they simply float or take it easy on a piece of driftwood. When breeding season comes around once a year, they make their way back to land, coastal areas or islands where they will mate and give life to offspring. Most marine birds are monogamous, meaning that they mate for life ♥︎ So year after year, the same male and female will come together to continue the cycle of not only their species but their very own combined DNA 🧬 Nature truly does fascinate me. When you start to have an interest in all the other beautiful forms of life here on Earth, one will never get bored💙

#marinebirds #seabirds #pelagicbird #shearwater #albatross #petrel #openocean #marinelife #marineconservation #bird

☯︎︎ Life works in strange ways ☯︎︎ you

☯︎︎ Life works in strange ways ☯︎︎ you just need to go with it’s flow and grab it’s opportunities. Always be on the look out for the presence of wonder as life is full of miracles, we just need to recognize them. Life may be strange but damn it’s good 𓁹

~ World Ocean Day ~ Why should we care? The marin

~ World Ocean Day ~ Why should we care? The marine environment is an essential component of the global life-support system here on Earth. Covering 71% of Earth’s surface, our oceans hold some of the highest biodiversity on the planet. It provides a habitat and a source of food for more than 80% of the planets inhabitance 𓆉 Just alone, the oceans provide us humans with food, oxygen and jobs. It cultivates and houses an abundance of life which make up intricate and vital ecosystems 𓇽 The well being of our oceans is essential for the well being of life on land. We need to learn, understand, appreciate and respect the marine environment for it provides us with all that we need, just not enough for our greed... #worldoceansday #marineconservation #marineenvironment #planetearth #naturelover #oceancreatures #saveourseas #gogentle

Now more than ever, we have the opportunity to pau

Now more than ever, we have the opportunity to pause, to sit with all that we are and what makes up our life here on Earth ❁ We are able to reflect on the things which we value and perhaps the things we no longer value... Despite this time coming as a harsh reality for most, it is important to know that things are changing, energy and values are shifting ....S•H•I•F•T with it....and remember, C•H•A•N•G•E is the only C•O•N•S•T•A•N•T• ∞
We need to become mindful about accepting change instead of running away from it. Change is growth. Growth is becoming the true and best authentic self 𓁺 Trust the process of change and make the most of all its opportunities 🌕 🌖 🌗 🌘 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕 #change #minfulness #gowiththeflow #life 📷- @janikalheit 🦋

~ 𑁍 Endangered Species Day 𑁍 ~ WARNING - gr

~ 𑁍 Endangered Species Day 𑁍 ~

WARNING - graphic (REAL) content!

Today we recognise some of the species which could soon no longer be with us. Wildlife which has graced our planet for far longer than humans can even comprehend.. Our awareness and advocation for other beings with whom we share this planet should not only be reserved for just a day but instead should be a part of our everyday lives. We are responsible for the damage we have caused... ❀❀❀
There are a multitude of reasons which contribute towards the endangerment and even extinction of wildlife here on Earth. Human activity being the main and most destructive. From deforestation, over development, agriculture runoff, industry to poaching, we are burning, poisoning, melting and destroying our natural world. ❀❀❀
If we stop and invest a little more time into learning, understanding and appreciating our planet, we would quickly realise just how insignificant we are without it 𓁹

Too often, we find it easier to turn a blind eye to the things which upset us, haunt us, make us question our values and overall worth...But that is exactly where the problem lies. Whilst we protect ourselves from reality, we are allowing our planet to die a cruel death. Recognize the problem, learn about the issues, find a solution and help make a change. ❀❀❀
No difference is ever too small. Find something that you are passionate about and make that difference. The planet needs us, please 🙁 "the decision of an individual, builds the power of society" ☼ For an extra read ☼
I introduce a few of South Africa’s most endangered (Red List) fish species on my website - https://jencatco.com/endangered-species-id/ ❀
#endangeredspeciesday
#planetearth
#wildlife
#endangeredspecies
#natureconservation
#marineconservation
#conservationphotography
#animals
#naturlover

What I would do to be back in the pouring rain, bl

What I would do to be back in the pouring rain, blanking on every cast and not being able to to feel my fingers.. Never take anything for granted ☯︎︎ 🦋☯︎︎ #lockdownday47 #fishing #castingpractice #catachandrelease #keepemwet #estuary #saltwaterfishing #getoutside

Back when being in nature wasn’t forbidden... De

Back when being in nature wasn’t forbidden... Desperate for some of Mother Nature’s healing 🌱🦋🌻🌊 Fun fact - 94% of life on planet Earth is aquatic 🐋 #freedive #underwater #natureshealing #getoutside #planetearth #blueplanet

A pic from quite some time ago but a thought from

A pic from quite some time ago but a thought from the present ... 𓁹 A strange thing this life. I guess we just have to be our own light ☽ and know that lessons are taught so we must try learn, for mistakes can be blessings from something you once yearned ☀︎︎ ~ just a thought from me ~

The more you release - the luckier you get シ Sn

The more you release - the luckier you get シ

Snapped a pic of this beautiful red steenbras just before it made its way back down below. ⁣⁣⁣
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Red steenbras, the longest lived teleost species in South Africa, are considered to be the bully’s of the reef. Their voracious appetite caused for them to be easily exploited by anglers, which ultimately caused a collapse of the stock. They eat just about any bait... ⁣⁣⁣
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But thanks to strict regulations and a 4 year ban imposed by the South African government, their numbers are on the rise. The sharp increase in the number of juvenile red steenbras gives us a glimmer of hope for the species #redsteenbras #steenbras #catchandrelease #keepemwet #tagandrelease #saltfishing #saltwaterfishing #reefspecies #marineconservation #fishingforthefuture #angler #ethicalangling #fish #fishing #girlswhofish

A salty escape would be nice right about now...𓆉

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