The African intertidal zone is home to a unique universe of plants and creatures. Here, life has adapted to survive in a challenging marine environment - some species are able to live on exposed rocks, while others prefer the shelter of rock pools.
The two spectacular coasts that join at the southern tip of Africa offer landscapes of rare beauty and host a diverse array of marine life.
Exploring the Golden Forest, the vast expanses of kelp that lines Africa's southwestern shore. Fed by an upwelling of nutrients from deep in the Atlantic, the kelp forest nurtures a variety of species.
Southern African penguins are struggling, but the iconic species has found a stronghold on two islands in Algoa Bay.
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