Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area, Marine protected area along the Eastern Cape coast, South Africa.
The Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area is a coastal reserve in the Eastern Cape province that stretches from the shoreline into the Indian Ocean. The area is divided into zones with different rules for fishing and access.
The area first received protection in 1989 and gained full marine protected status in 2000. This recognition came after local people had been removed from their lands and helped restore their connection to the coast.
Local communities have deep roots here and continue to fish these waters using traditional methods that shaped the region for generations. You can observe this ongoing connection between people and sea in daily activities along the shore.
Visitors can walk the beaches and explore the shoreline, though some areas have access restrictions that are worth checking before you go. The site is accessible from nearby communities along the coast.
This spot sits where two ocean currents meet, creating an unusual mix of marine life you would not find in other places. Tropical and cooler-water species live side by side here.
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