International

Surprising treasures of Namibia’s arid coastline

The Namibian coastline remains one of most fascinating and intriguing in the world due to its inhospitable appearance and the mystery implied by its pseudonym – the Skeleton Coast. It is rich in legends, fables and history, but also full of surprises for those who take a look beyond the mere obvious.

Namibia rebuilds its fishing industry to benefit the country’s population

In the mere space of 20 years since its independence in 1990, Namibia has succeeded in turning its approximately 1 500-kilometre long coastline – which is hyper-arid desert along its entire length – into the source of about a third of its gross domestic product.

The threat of pollution gives momentum to international synergy

While marine pollution and the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere are major concerns for the marine industry, it was not always the case. In fact, at international level, some 60 years ago, the issue did not feature at all.