Coastal Africa

The African intertidal zone is home to a unique universe of plants and creatures; here, life has adapted to survive in a challenging marine environment; some species are able to live on exposed rocks, while others prefer the shelter of rock pools.

A narrow band of Africa's coast is home to a diverse array of marine life.

At the southern tip of Africa lies an underwater forest of haunting beauty. Venture into the depths of this singular world of strange plants and exotic sex-changing fish as they take refuge in this fertile and unique ecosystem.

The struggle of the African Penguin, which lives in a hostile environment.