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Saving the Penguins in South Africa

Read the blog of three Mystic Aquarium staff members as they worked at the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) in South Africa November 2012 through January 2013. They were there to help hand-rear over 300 abandoned African penguin chicks and prepare them for survival in the ocean. The African penguin population is endangered and has declined over 60% since 2001.

Supervisor of Penguins and Pinnipeds Laurie Macha, Senior Trainer of Penguins and Pinnipeds Tracy Camp, and Penguin Trainer Josh Davis each spent two weeks at SANCCOB. Travel expenses for Laurie, Tracy and Josh were made possible through funds raised by Mystic Aquarium's annual Penguin Run/Walk held each October.

Scroll down to read blog postings dated back to 2010.



November 30, 2012 - Tracy Camp

Today I was assigned to the ICU again. It is nice to have the opportunity to work in the same area twice in a row. It helps me to understand and get a hold on how the day is organized.

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November 29, 2012 - Tracy Camp

I finally made it! After a very long plane ride, I am back in South Africa! I am so excited to see our long lost penguin friends again. It has been two years since my last journey to Cape Town, but this time will be very different.

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November 30, 2012 - Laurie Macha

Today is my last day at SANCCOB, a very emotional and somber day. Although I was leaving later that day to start my journey back to the states, I figured I could at least work a half day to give one last helping hand.

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November 29, 2012 - Laurie Macha

Today a great friend and colleague joined me in our conservation efforts at SANCCOB. Tracy Camp arrived late last night and woke up bright and early after her two day journey to South Africa to assist in the chick bolstering efforts.

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More Articles...
  • November 27, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 26, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 25, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 24, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 23, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 21, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 20, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 19, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • December 19, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 18, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
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