Dive into the wonders of the Sardine Run, often called the "Greatest Shoal on Earth." Join experts Julie and Nico as they recount a year of contrasts, from elusive bait balls to breathtaking encounters with dolphins, whales, and even orcas. Discover the beauty, challenges, and urgent conservation lessons behind this extraordinary marine spectacle.

Under the scorching 2 p.m. coastal sun at Mnarani Club, the Seas4Life team joined 100 individual competitors and 50 teams in a thrilling 750m swim, 20km bike ride, and 10km run. The triathlon was to raise funds to restore Kenya’s mangroves. With 1 million KSH raised, donations are still open to help plant 30,000 trees and protect Kilifi’s coastlines.

Hear from Ocean Guardian Isobel Crosskey on her experience during her gap year placement helping Turtle Conservation with the Olive Ridley Project in Diani Beach.

Steeped in history, the genie really comes out of the lamp when you get to Kiunga – a marine protected area where the reefs are populated with the fluorescence of coral and fish.

We at Seas4Life have adapted that concept to the sea, where you travel in, on and around the sea to venture into the blue wilderness.

The Seas4Life Foundation is dedicated to supporting and promoting marine conservation initiatives across the Western Indian Ocean. Join us and help create awareness for these great projects today.

Zanzibar evokes a sense of mystery, with its history of trading and beautiful seas. Ungunja Island (main Zanzibar) is renowned for its beaches, spice tours and globally recognised and protected Stone Town.

We briefly explored the Aliwal Shoals in June, after a wonderful week on the sardine run. I could not resist the opportunity having heard such wonderful tales and reports of the biodiversity we could encounter.

A mystery as intriguing and spectacular as the wildebeest migration takes place annually from mid May to end of July in the sea in South Africa. Millions of Sardines form great shoals moving northward along the East Coast.