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Internet Coverage of Penguin Rescue Operation
International, 7/9/2000
In response to Cape Town's penguin disaster, a South African internet site, www.ca2000.co.za, has teamed up with the South African National Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob), to provide live Internet pictures of the clean- up operation.
This is the first time webcams have been used to monitor an environmental disaster in Africa on the Internet.
Two weeks ago, the Treasure, a giant bulk-ore carrier sank off Cape Town, spilling several tons of oil.
Thousands of oil-coated penguins have been rescued in the biggest clean-up operation of its kind.
The Internet site www.ca2000.co.za also features a map showing the progress of the three penguins named 'Peter, Percy and Pamela' with satellite transmitters on their backs after being rescued and transported to Port Elizabeth before being released to swim back to Cape Town.
In a further technological innovation, www.ca2000.co.za has enabled the first online donation process for concerned international or domestic individuals and enterprises to pledge money for the penguins.
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