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BIODIVERSITY
Dyer Island Conservation Trust, protecting biodiversity –
Noun –“the variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be important and desirable.”
Founded in 2006 by Wilfred Chivell, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust delivers conservation and research programmes to protect the biodiversity of the marine eco-system surrounding Dyer Island. The trust strives to protect:
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Building Young Ocean Champions Through Literacy
At the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, we believe that conservation begins with knowledge, […]
Strengthening marine wildlife stranding response through collaboration
On 4 August 2026, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) was notified of a […]
Two Struisbaai African Penguins Given a Second Chance
3 August 2026
For the past 20 years, since Wilfred Chivell founded the Dyer Island […]
Marine Protected Areas Day 2026: Ocean Protection Needs Human Connection
Ocean Protection Needs Human Connection is the theme for this year’s Marine Protected Areas […]
A Tiny Traveller from the Southern Ocean: A Rare Visitor to the Greater Dyer Island Ecosystem
On Friday, 24 July, a message popped up on our Whale Whisperer whale watching […]
