Scientific Society Swakopmund / Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft Swakopmund

𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵
This 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 was released on May 08, 2024 to global audiences. Once again we have the privilege of screening this fascinating film at the Swakopmund Museum. 🌊

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
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A Behind the Scenes Look:
Have you booked your spot yet at this year's "Night at the Museum?" We busy preparing, so don't miss the opportunity to meet these characters. One of them might just be the murderer?!

Children : 10-15 years @ 18h00-19h30 = N$ 30
Adults: 16+ years @ 20h30 – 22h00 = N$ 50
Bookings are ESSENTIAL
Book with: Nadine Phiri at 081 2947344

Africa's second largest marine protected area, the "Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA)", is situated along Namibia's south coast within the globally significant Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem and encompasses approximately 9,500 km² of an ecologically important marine area. This expansive marine protected area (MPA) serves as a critical breeding and feeding refuge for numerous threatened species, including the endemic African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), Cape cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis), Bank cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) and Cape gannet (Morus capensis), alongside diverse cetacean and chondrichthyan species.

Effective management of Africa's second largest MPA demands a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach. A dedicated team comprising community members, local rangers from the Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds, and conservation managers from the Namibian Nature Foundation work in close partnership with international collaborators to support the Ministry mandated with NIMPA's stewardship. This integrated model has generated tangible conservation outcomes while navigating the operational complexities inherent to managing a vast, remote marine landscape.

We have another interesting talk for you in connection with 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!🌊

Please be invited to listen to 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮 about the theme "𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮 - 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆?",
📅 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬
🏠 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺.

This presentation explores Namibia’s growing role in the global green hydrogen industry and examines both the opportunities and environmental concerns associated with large-scale hydrogen development along the country’s coastline.

It will highlight the need for strong environmental governance, transparent environmental screening, robust marine emergency planning, and fair local participation to ensure that development does not come at the expense of Namibia’s natural heritage and ocean health.

Damian Schreiber is the Marine Conservation Field, Research, and Communications Officer at Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN). He is committed to evidence-based advocacy, environmental educational campaigns, and public outreach. His work focuses on fostering a deeper connection between Namibian communities and their marine heritage to ensure a sustainable future for the coast.

The talk will be held in English.
The entrance is free, donations are welcome.

Celebrate World Ocean Day 6th June in Swakopmund!

Are you in town? Visit our 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 at the 𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗚 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁! 🤩

🥳The time has finally arrived for another Night at the Museum on the 13th and 14th June 2026! This time prepared and hosted by the Swakopmund Museum Youth Ambassadors.

Step into the shadows at the Swakopmund Museum for a thrilling *Night at the Museum: Murder Mystery*. Explore darkened exhibits, solve hidden riddles, uncover secret clues, and work together to reveal the truth behind a chilling murder that shook the museum walls.

📆 Saturday,13th June and Sunday, 14th June 2026
📌Children: 10-15 years @ 18h00-19h30, Price: N$ 30
📌Adults: 16+ years @ 20h30 – 22h00, Price: N$ 50

📱Bookings are ESSENTIAL, limited spaces available!
Book with: Nadine Phiri at 081 2947344

The 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀, or 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗢𝗕, is dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of seabirds along Namibia’s coastline, with a strong focus on the endangered 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 and other marine bird species. 🐧

At the 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗟ü𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇, injured, sick, oiled, and abandoned seabirds are rescued, treated, rehabilitated and released back into the wild. The teams also work on Namibia’s offshore islands, where they monitor breeding colonies, maintain nest boxes, collect scientific data, and help protect critical seabird habitats.

Through conservation, research, rehabilitation, and collaboration, 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗢𝗕 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 and ensure a future for our seabirds and oceans. 🦩🌊

🌍✨ Workshop Recap: Using the Museum as an Alternative Classroom ✨🌍

In celebration of International Museums Day, organized by ICOM under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” the Swakopmund Museum, together with the Landesmuseum Hannover and supported by the Agency for International Museum Cooperation with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, hosted a dynamic workshop exploring how museums can serve as "Alternative Classrooms."

📚 With Namibia’s overcrowded classrooms often exceeding 50 learners, the museum’s collections offer a powerful complementary space for subject-specific lessons.

✨ Workshop Focus:
1️⃣ Guided tour led by Nadine Phiri & Mia Ndeuyepa
2️⃣ Collaborative survey and idea-sharing with participants
3️⃣ Introduction to the Alternative Classroom concept

👥 We were delighted to welcome around 40 participants, and the conversations sparked were inspiring highlighting the museum’s role as an "Alternative Classroom" and a place for freedom of opinion and expression.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us. More workshops will follow… watch this space!

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We hosted a talk about "𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮" at the Swakopmund Museum last Tuesday. If you would like to contribute by reporting your sightings, here is some more info:

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮
The project focus is on the distribution and conservation status of the 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁 (𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗸𝗮𝘁) 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 in Namibia. It is the 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮.
Click the link to the digital information brochure about black-footed cats: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/249e77fa6b.html

Also see the poster on top explaining the differences between the black-footed cat and the African wild cat.

Kindly complete the online survey questionnaire in the link below. Your contribution is vital to collect distribution records and raise awareness for this unique small wild cat:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gO_mGPIVfTG4lBJt4V3v-bJR4bt7kwPWIAAnVmmFwCo/edit

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀/ 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗞ü𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿) 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘁@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 +𝟮𝟲𝟰 𝟴𝟭 𝟰𝟬𝟯 𝟬𝟲𝟱𝟰:

- 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 & 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
- 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗚𝗣𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴/ 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲/ 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻
- 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
- 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿/ 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
- 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀/ 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀