Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team

31/05/2026

26/05/2026

🎓🎓SMART visits Ridgeview Primary 🎓🎓
What a joyful and meaningful morning at Ridgeview Primary in Mossel Bay. We introduced the learners to the work of the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) and the role they can play in protecting the ocean and its animals. Sammy the sea turtle mascot made his appearance and, of course, stole everyone’s hearts.
A big thank you to the school for the warm welcome and extra effort, and to the children who showcased their beautiful ocean awareness artwork. You are true little ocean heroes.
We appreciate every smile, question, and creative expression. Together, we are building a community that loves and protects the sea.

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🎓🎓SMART kuier by Ridgeview Primary 🎓🎓
Wat ’n ’n Vreugdevolle en betekenisvolle oggend by Ridgeview Primary in Mosselbaai. Ons het die leerders bekendgestel aan Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) se werk en die rol wat hulle kan speel in die beskerming van die oseaan en sy diere Sammy die seeskilpad mascot het sy opwagting gemaak en natuurlik die harte gesteel.
’n Groot dankie aan die skool vir die warm ontvangs en ekstra moeite, en aan die kinders wat hul pragtige oseaan bewusmakingskunswerke uitgestal het. Julle is ware klein oseaanhelde.
Ons waardeer elke glimlag, vraag en kreatiewe uitdrukking. Saam bou ons ’n gemeenskap wat die see liefhet en beskerm.

25/05/2026

22/05/2026

19/05/2026

Let’s LEARN, CARE, and PROTECT together.
The Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) would love to visit your school, facility, organisation or business. Our outreach program is all about sharing stories of the ocean, and inspiring care for dolphins, whales, seals, and sea turtles along our shores. Raising awareness under young and old.
Our outreach operations extend along the coastline from Wilderness to Gourikwa.
We warmly invite you to connect with us. Let’s learn, share, and protect our oceans together.
Email us at [email protected] or Contact Ursula at 082 890 8978

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Kom ons LEER, GROEI en BESKERM saam.
Die Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) wil graag jou skool, fasiliteit, organisasie of besigheid besoek. Ons bewusmakingsprogram fokus daarop om verhale van die oseaan te deel en om sorg en omgee vir dolfyne, walvisse, robbe en seeskilpaaie langs ons kus te inspireer. Ons skep bewustheid onder jonk en oud.
Ons uitreik-operasies strek langs die kuslyn van Wilderness tot Gourikwa.
Ons nooi jou hartlik uit om ons te kontak. Kom ons leer, deel en beskerm ons oseane saam.
E-pos: [email protected] of kontak Ursula by 082 890 8978

19/05/2026

16/05/2026

SAMPLE COLLECTION of a deceased dolphin - Hersham Beach 🐬
💪Teamwork in Action💪
As requested by Dr. Greg of Bayworld, Val and Michelle from Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) went down to Hersham Beach to collect samples from a dead dolphin. Seeing our struggle to turn the dolphin over, three ladies gladly stepped in to assist. 🐬
We are deeply thankful to Susan Maree, Heylene Maree, and Etta du Preez for their incredible support and willingness. With all the necessary PPE provided, they even stayed right through to the end assisting with writing and documenting as well. Your dedication and willingness made a difficult task possible.
Thank you so much - your help meant the world to us.🙏

14/05/2026

Seal RESCUE at Gate 1 – Harbour Entrance
Yesterday, the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) responded to a report of a Cape fur seal at Gate 1, Harbour entrance. The yearling was undernourished, and after careful assessment, the decision was made to capture and transport it to Hartenbos Animal Hospital for better care.
Thanks to the teamwork of Mario and Ursula, everything went smoothly, since it wasn’t exactly the easiest place to catch him. The seal is now safely at HDH receiving the attention it needs.
Thank you also to Tersia and Louis for their support during the rescue. Together, we continue to make a difference for our marine wildlife.

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Rob REDDING by Hek 1 – Hawe-ingang
Gister het die Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.) gereageer op ’n oproep van ’n Kaapse pelsrob by Hek 1, Hawe-ingang. Die jaarling was ondervoed, en ná deeglike beoordeling is besluit om hom na die Hartenbos Dierehospitaal te vervoer vir beter sorg.
Danksy aan die spanwerk van Mario en Ursula het alles glad verloop, want dit was glad nie die maklikste plek om hom te vang nie. Die rob is nou veilig by HDH waar hy die nodige aandag ontvang.
’n Dankie ook aan Tersia en Louis vir hul ondersteuning tydens die redding.