20 year Commemoration of MV Treasure Oil Spill
Author: SANCCOB
2020 marks the 20th year passed since the MV Treasure sank off the coast of Cape Town, between Dassen & Robben islands, resulting in a major spill of bunker oil into the ocean.
19,000 African penguins and hundreds of other seabirds were oiled and a further 19,500 penguins were captured and translocated to the Eastern Cape, while the oil was cleaned by Bio-Matrix.
This event is still the biggest animal rescue operation in world history today.
On 23 June 2020, we will host a webinar and share a brief account of what transpired, followed by video clips of personal experiences by some of the thousands of coordinators, animal professionals and volunteers, many of whom continued to contribute to the conservation sector and the plight of the endangered African penguin.
REGISTER HERE to join the webinar and hear all about it from the personal anecdotes shared.
If you cannot join our live webinar then you can still watch the feature once it is shared on our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/SANCCOBSavesSeabirds/
We also invite you to be the first to share your memorable experience of the oil spill event publicly by submitting a short story online - CLICK HERE to share your story
Please pass this link to others you know to share their experience too.
Get Involved
- Tours and education lessons at our centres in Table View and Port Elizabeth are still temporarily paused but we encourage you to get in touch with Alex and Sharnay to book online lessons for family households or school groups. Contact the Education Department via email on alex@sanccob.co.za and sharnay@sanccob.co.za.
- We have reopened our application process for internships for the months ahead. We offer opportunities for 3 or 6 month structured and mentored training programmes with a strong focus on skills development in the fields of animal science, husbandry and care, as well as welfare related fields. Previous experience working with birds is desirable but not essential. More information and downloadable application form found here and please don't hesitate to email Angela at volunteers@sanccob.co.za with enquiries.
- Join SANCCOB's Membership Programme at R300 per annum and be part of a supporter group with voting rights at our Annual General Meetings. You will receive a membership certificate and a tour for two at either of our centres and a special rate is offered to senior citizens.
- Our Legacy Programme offers the opportunity to support our organisation for years to come and your legacy will live on. If you choose to leave a gift in your Will to SANCCOB then please let us know of your intention or contact zainab@sanccob.co.za if you have enquiries about the programme.
- Our Online Shop remains active. You might just find the perfect gift for family and friends or perhaps a special treat for yourself.
You can Donate Online or directly to SANCCOB's bank account.
First National Bank | Table View Branch | Account number 5923 713 5859 | Swift Code FIRNZAJJ
Reference your name and contact number.
Please forward your bank slip to Stephanie@sanccob.co.za so that we may formally thank you and assist with a Section 18A tax certificate for donations of R100 or more from South African citizens.
