On 17 January, Cape Town’s Marine Animal Stranding Network was called to Melkbosstrand, where two pygmy sperm whales, an adult and a juvenile, had become beached. The call also drew a swift response from various authorities, including the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), NSRI Melkbosstrand rescue swimmers, the SPCA Wildlife Inspectorate and City of Cape Town (CoCT) officials. … Continue reading Officials and the public rally to assist beached whales in Melkbosstrand