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Damian Schreiber

2025-07-032026-06-05
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What’s been said

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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace

    Source

    “He holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica).”

    Ghost Gear: A Global Crisis Unfolding on Our Doorstep
  3. December 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber holds master's in ecology and society from University for Peace

    Source

    “He holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica).”

    Return of the Giants: A coast healing through protection
  5. November 2025

  6. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber is marine conservation communications, field and research officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia

    Source

    “Damian Schreiber, marine conservation communications, field and research officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia; involved in seal rescues, education outreach, beach clean-ups, and public awareness.”

    Marine phosphate mining: Who profits and who pays?

  7. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica)

    Source

    “He holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica).”

    Marine phosphate mining: Who profits and who pays?

  8. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber is marine conservation communications, field and research officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia

    Source

    “Damian Schreiber, marine conservation communications, field and research officer at OCN; involved in seal rescues, education outreach, beach clean-ups, and public awareness.”

    Tour guides can play a key role in saving Namibia’s marine life

  9. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace

    Source

    “He holds a master's in ecology and society from the University for Peace (Costa Rica).”

    Tour guides can play a key role in saving Namibia’s marine life
  10. July 2025

  11. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber is the Marine conservation communications, field and research officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia

    Source

    “Damian Schreiber is the Marine conservation communications, field and research officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia.”

    Why We All Depend onthe Health of the Ocean

  12. The Namibian

    Damian Schreiber holds a master's degree in ecology and society from the University for Peace in Costa Rica

    Source

    “Born and raised in Namibia, he holds a master's degree in ecology and society from the University for Peace in Costa Rica.”

    Why We All Depend onthe Health of the Ocean
Agriculture & Land

Namibia's small-scale fishers lack legal status, face marginalisation

The News

Small-scale fishers in Namibia support more than 1,500 seasonal and full-time workers and land about 3,000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually, but remain overlooked in policy and lack legal recognition under the Marine Resources Act, which classifies only commercial and recreational fishers and effectively prohibits small-scale fishers from selling their catch.

Why it matters

Small-scale fishers lack legal status and market access despite landing N$27.6m in catch annually, exposing a policy gap that marginalises thousands of workers.

22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia's small-scale fishers lack legal status, face marginalisation

    Small-scale fishers in Namibia support more than 1,500 seasonal and full-time workers and land about 3,000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually, but remain overlooked in policy and lack legal recognition under the Marine Resources Act, which classifies only commercial and recreational fishers and effectively prohibits small-scale fishers from selling their catch.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. First Cape Fur Seal bird flu case raises Namibian transmission concerns

    A Cape Fur Seal in South Africa was confirmed infected with avian influenza in early April, marking the first recorded case of bird flu in the species. Scientists now worry the virus could spread to Namibia's seal populations through seabirds and contaminated water, especially given that seals and seabirds travel long distances along the coast between the two countries.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 7 May

  1. African penguin rehabilitation efforts amid critical species decline

    A female African penguin was successfully released back into the wild on Halifax Island near Lüderitz after 49 days of care by the Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds. With fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs globally and the species listed as Critically Endangered in October 2024, Namibia's penguin population has declined more than 82% since 1979.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Jackals, hyenas, vultures sustain Namibia's coastal ecosystem

    Namibia's coastline hosts scavenging species including brown hyenas, black-backed jackals, and vultures that play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance by feeding on marine carcasses. These 'beach cleaners' prevent disease spread and facilitate nutrient exchange between ocean and land, though they also face challenges including rabies transmission and endangerment.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Ocean warming threatens Namibia's fishing and coastal economy

    Warming oceans and changes in the Benguela Current ecosystem—including shifts in the Angola-Benguela Front and so-called 'Benguela Niño' events—are preventing recovery of sardine, hake, and lobster populations and endangering seabirds, putting coastal livelihoods and fishing businesses at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz at risk. Long-term research is needed to better understand these trends and adapt management to protect both wildlife and coastal communities.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Abandoned fishing gear kills marine life in Namibian waters

    Ghost gear—lost or discarded fishing equipment—persists in oceans for centuries, trapping and killing marine life including seals, dolphins, and whales. In Namibia, about half of the seals rescued by Ocean Conservation Namibia in 2025 were entangled in such gear, and globally approximately 640,000 tonnes of ghost gear enter the ocean annually, making up roughly 10% of all ocean plastic.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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