Navigating conservation fatigue in protected natural spaces I walk on a local beach every day. It’s my place to exercise, to breathe, to clear my head. It’s also a protected no-take zone — no dogs, no fishing — because the birdlife here is struggling and the ecosystem is fragile. That protection is exactly why I Read More
Category: ENVIRONMENTAL
Why the Helderberg Marine Protected Area Matters: A Response to Jack Walsh
When I first read Jack Walsh’s 2022 article, “The Enigma Projected by Marine Protected Areas,” I understood the frustration he voiced. Walsh questions whether Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) — those designated ocean zones where certain activities are restricted — truly deliver what they promise. It’s a fair question, and one worth engaging with honestly. After all, conservation Read More