The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SeMBR) incorporates uShaka Sea World and the Oceanographic Research Institute. SeMBR fulfils this mission by operating the following divisions: *The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) *uShaka Sea World *uShaka Sea World Education Centre.

The Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) is a division of the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SeMBR) which strives to stimulate community awareness of the marine environment through education and promote wise, sustainable use of marine resources through scientific investigation. ORI's VISION is 'to be the leading coastal and marine ecosystems research organisation in southern Africa and the West Indian Ocean, attracting world-class staff to a world-leading facility. " ORI's MISSION is "to monitor, sustain and improve the environmental health of coastal and marine ecosystems to the benefit of all.

WESSA is a South African environmental conservation NGO.

DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage works in the South African bush to educate local children about the environment and ignite their passion for wildlife. Each week, DAKTARI welcomes eight new students to our camp to attend lessons, do activities, and interact with the animals in our wildlife sanctuary. It is home to more than 40 animals that are unable to survive in the bush. They live out their lives at DAKTARI, acting as animal ambassadors to teach the children. Our work also extends outside of the camp. We host weekly Eco Clubs and wildlife crime campaigns at the local schools to reinforce the education the students receive at DAKTARI. DAKTARI also runs a working experience program for unemployed you to help them find employment.

WESSA is a South African environmental conservation NGO.

Before De Mond became a nature reserve, the area's sand dunes were stabilised with indigenous vegetation. The reserve's vegetation ranges from dune milkwood forests to saltmarshes, which sustain the river's ecosystem. Inland, dune fynbos grows next to limestone fynbos. De Mond is also home to grysbok, steenbok and grey duiker. The only notable predator is the caracal, which is seldom seen. The reserve also has an abundance of reptiles and amphibians. Visitors should look out for puff adders, particularly in spring. The reserve's rich birdlife make it a popular destination for birders. De Mond is a breeding site for the threatened damara and caspian terns. The reserve also protects the rare African black oystercatcher and the endangered blue crane.