Our Projects
By integrating our expert understanding of biodiversity, ecosystems, socio-ecological systems and economics, we address the status, use and strategic management of biodiversity and natural capital, to the benefit of society as a whole.
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National Estuary Conservation Plan
The National Estuary Core Conservation Plan was developed by Anchor to inform the National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment and the National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Areas project.
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Potential impacts of the proposed Addo MPA on commercial fisheries
Investigation into the potential impacts of the proposed Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area (MPA) on commercial fisheries and their value.
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Rovuma Basin baseline description & assessment
Baseline description and health assessment for the Rovuma Basin.
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Pangani Basin flows for people and environment
The five-year environmental flows study entailed quantitative ecological and socio-economic survey methods, stakeholder engagement, development of a modelling tool for the analysis of scenarios, and…
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Sierra Leone estuarine specialist study: baseline & impact assessment
Anchor is currently undertaking a multi-year specialist study, including a baseline report and impact assessment report on marine and estuarine habitats and associated flora and fauna, and delivery of…
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BRBAs for important aquaculture alien species
Biodiversity Risk and Benefit Assessments (BRBAs) were produced for the seven most important alien species used in the aquaculture industry in South Africa including Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas…
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Assessment of the impacts of the Elandsfontein Phosphate Mine on Langebaan Lagoon
Anchor conducts the monitoring of various biological and physico-chemical variables (such as salinity) to establish an appropriate baseline against which any potential future changes in and impacts on…
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EIA: construction & operation of a wave energy converter
Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction and operation of a wave energy converter (WEC) adjacent to the Abagold Farms, Hermanus.
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Value, co-management & financing of the Makgadikgadi Pans
Determining the value of protected areas of Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans, as well as the development of optimal models for co-management and a financing strategy.
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Development of a State of Ecosystem Information System for the BCLME region
Development of a user-friendly State of Ecosystem Information System (SEIS) for the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) region of Angola, Namibia and South Africa.
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Baseline assessments & EIAs for proposed Marine Aquaculture Development Zones
Environmental impact assessment and baseline assessments for four Marine Aquaculture Development Zones (MADZs) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Risk assessment for introduction of an non-indigenous species
Risk assessment and permit application for Camelina savita in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act 10 of 2004) for a non-indigenous species that has not previously…