Thousands of rock lobster, many sharks and other marine species beached on the West Coast around Elandsbaai and Doringbaai. The cause of the mass die-off is is called a ‘red tide’. A red tide is an event that occurs on the coastline when algae — a plant-like organism — grows out of control. The name comes from the fact that overgrown … Continue reading Look! Massive rock lobster die-off on the West Coast – here’s why