Net Profit
20 Aug 2007
The exploitation of natural resources has the potential to lift third world countries out of dire economic predicaments. Hydrocarbons, oil and natural gas are seldom out of the news, with wars being waged to secure these precious commodities. Mozambique is one of the poorest countries in the
Namibian PM responds to campaign groups & tourists reaction to the killing of seals
13 Jul 2007
In July 2007 ecoeye went to Namibia to get the latest information on the plight of the seals. From filming and watching seal behaviour on the beaches where the clubbing occurs we noticed there were very few pup’s on the beaches. Locals who know the seals told us that the young pups have learnt
The Hyena Man
4 Jun 2007
The ancient town of Harar, eastern Ethiopia, plays host to a truly amazing spectacle which happens just after sunset on the outskirts of town. Yusuf takes centre stage, Illuminated by the congregated car headlights. The surrounding mountains of Harar are home to many Hyenas and for the curious
World Naked Bike Ride
2 Apr 2007
Environmental campaigners rely on a number of different strategies to get their message to a wider audience. They organise bold and expensive campaigns, the likes of Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd are familiar with, sending ships down to Antarctica, chasing the Japanese whaling fleets, and are often
Meerkat Magic
25 Mar 2007
Grant M. Mc Ilrath has been researching Meerkats for over 11 years and runs the only wild Meerkat conservation project in the world. None of the Meerkats on his project have ever been fed. They are all habituated simply by highly selective ethical neuro-linguistic programming habituation
Cape Fur Seals - Part 2
1 Oct 2006
The plight of seals world wide, the relentless clubbing suffered in predominantly Canada and Namibia, where over 400 000 animals are collectively butchered, is a subject very close to our heart. We have been very successful in keeping the eyes of the world watching. Two half hour documentaries on
Hunting Johan
4 Jun 2006
Quinton Martins became fascinated by the Cape Leopard, perhaps the most elusive of Africa’s big cats, after spotting their tracks whilst hiking in the Cederberg. What followed was perhaps the most exciting and challenging journey any young biologist could ever dream to take. He dedicated his life
Hunters become Hunted
1 Apr 2006
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society make waves wherever they go. As very pro-active law enforces of the high seas as they call themselves. Bart Smithers of ecoeye learnt of their heroics in Antarctica where they chased the Japanese whaling fleet out of the Whale Sanctuary. They limped back to Cape
Silence of the Zams
15 May 2005
The Bull Shark or Zambezi as it is known in South Africa, became the centre of a heated battle, between those who claimed there are plenty of them, and kill them for the sport, and the another group who argue that this approach is simply unacceptable. Denise Milton, ran a commercial fishing
Sardine Run
1 Nov 2004
It’s not quite certain why, every year around June/July, there is a mass migration of Sardines up the east coast of South Africa. Described by some as “The greatest shoal on earth”, witnessing this wildlife spectacle is a remarkable experience. Shoals of sardines often many 100’s of meters wide,