Thousands of rock lobster and other marine species have beached on the West Coast, due to a red tide.

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2 March 2022

The red tide occurs when algae grow out of control and oxygen in the water declines. Deceased sharks, hagfish and other species have been photographed on the beaches, around Elandsbaai and Doringbaai.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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