Loyiso Dunga
Mapping the Forests
South African conservationist and marine biologist Loyiso Dunga (aka the Kelp Keeper) fears that the great underwater forests could disappear before many humans have even realised their worth. Loyiso is a global ambassador for kelp forest ecosystems, with a passion for environmental education and outreach.
He works closely with groups like Sentinel Ocean Alliance to create ocean-based opportunities, and provides environmental education using both scientific and indigenous knowledge for the youth of South Africa’s coastal communities. His work with kelp includes using remote sensing to map South African kelp forests and assess their threat status using National Biodiversity Assessment and IUCN RLE approaches. Watch Loyiso in action in this short documentary.
