
Beach Week: Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary (Classic)
The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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The Economic Impact of Penguin Conservation
This chapter highlights the critical role of the African penguin in the local economy, focusing on potential job losses in the fishing industry and communities near Boulders Beach if the species were to vanish. It also explores conservation efforts supported by entrance fees to the penguin colony and underscores the importance of wildlife conservation for both ecological and community well-being.
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