GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) in Mossel Bay has contributed another R100 000 to support the conservation efforts of its strategic environmental partner, the Seabird and Penguin Rehabilitation Centre (Saprec), which provides treatment and temporary care to injured, diseased, displaced or oiled indigenous marine birds.

Shadrack Tshikalange, the port manager, said this is part of the port's ongoing environmental responsibility towards the conservation and rehabilitation of marine life.

"Saprec plays a key role in fighting the decline of biodiversity and our continued partnership with it reflects TNPA's passion and heart to contribute to and drive a better South Africa forward."

Saprec funds are channelled towards centre refurbishment, maintenance and conservation of seabirds such as the African penguin, which is confined to Southern African waters and is listed as endangered on the IUCN "List of Threatened Species".

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