Along the wild coasts of South Africa and Namibia, the African Penguin faces a fight to survive. Once abundant, the species has been driven to the edge by overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. With sardine and anchovy stocks depleted, adults are swimming farther and deeper for food—often returning to chicks empty‑bellied.

Heatwaves and flooding have stripped away safe nesting sites, breeding seasons are failing, and numbers continue to drop. The African Penguin is now Critically Endangered, with only about 1,200 breeding pairs left in Namibia—a stark warning for our oceans and for us.

There is still hope. Conservationists, communities, and scientists are protecting colonies, restoring habitats, and working to rebuild fish populations. Join the effort: share this film, support local conservation, and learn how to help at www.nampop.org.na. Together, we can keep Africa’s penguin on our coastlines for generations to come.

Year: 2025

Produced by: GRID-Arendal, Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF)

Tags: AfricanPenguin Climate Impact Endangered Marine Conservation Namibia Overfishing Save Wildlife South Africa