SANCCOB Gqeberha

SANCCOB Gqeberha, located in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a vital seabird rehabilitation centre. Operated by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, its primary mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release ill, injured, abandoned, and oiled seabirds, with a special focus on the critically endangered African penguin. The centre offers educational tours every 30 minutes, providing visitors with insights into seabird conservation and rehabilitation efforts. Activities include observing penguin feeds and learning about the centre's various programmes. SANCCOB Gqeberha plays a crucial role in reversing the decline of seabird populations and promoting ecological sustainability.