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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 23, 2012 - Laurie Macha

Today I was assigned to work in ICU with Marguerite. There are so many birds in ICU at the moment: 20 little chicks, about 30 bigger chicks, adults, juveniles and a few blues, seven flighted birds and the two petrels.

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November 21, 2012 - Laurie Macha

Today I had the opportunity to observe and learn the chick sorting process from Nicky, the bird manager at SANCCOB. When chicks are admitted they get moved to areas or pens that are suitable to their size, weight and health condition.

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November 20, 2012 - Laurie Macha

Today I was fortunate to be assigned to work in the chick rearing unit (CRU). First of all I was blown away by the intensity of the day. I worked with a very nice and patient volunteer today as I had no experience in this area at SANCCOB before.

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November 19, 2012 - Laurie Macha

I arrived at SANCCOB extremely anxious to say hello to longtime friends and colleagues. I received such warm welcomes from all the staff and I immediately felt that even though two years had passed since my last visit, it seemed like yesterday.

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More Articles...
  • December 19, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 18, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 17, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 16, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 15, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 14, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 13, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 11, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 10, 2010 - Sarah Dunn
  • December 4, 2010 - Laurie Macha
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