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Sandfish in the Sky
Born out of sisal stems, split cane and voile fabric, a school of five Clanwilliam Sandfish came to life in the Tankwa Karoo at AfrikaBurn 2024!
Crafted by local artist Chip Snaddon and his team of creatives, the fish puppets aim to raise awareness about the endangered Clanwilliam Sandfish - a migratory species unique to the Tankwa Karoo and Cederberg Mountains, and an ambassador for healthy, free-flowing rivers in South Africa.
The sandfish artworks are also part of the World Fish Migration Day 2024 campaign, which celebrates migratory fish and free-flowing rivers around the world!
Saving Sandfish is part of the Freshwater Research Centre’s Fynbos Fish Revival initiative working to save threatened fish species and restore critical river habitat by working with local communities.
Links:
Fynbos Fish Revival: www.frcsa.org.za/our-work/fynbos-fish-revival/
Saving Sandfish: www.frcsa.org.za/our-work/saving-sandfish/
World Fish Migration Day: www.worldfishmigrationday.com
AfrikaBurn: www.afrikaburn.org
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Saving Sandfish | EP6 | Koning vannie Doring
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In this episode, the Saving Sandfish crew embarks on an epic adventure down the mighty Doring River, sampling pools along the way in search of massive sandfish and the Koning vannie Doring! Dive in to find out more about the creatures that inhabit this arid and intricate waterscape. Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jeremy Shelton, which chr...
Saving Sandfish | EP5 | Onderbek se Kind
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Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jem Shelton, which chronicles the highs and the lows of conserving South Africa's most threatened migratory freshwater fish. The series explores the diverse freshwater ecosystems of the Greater Cederberg Region and profiles the passionate scientists, conservationists and land-owners helping to save the iconi...
The Ghosts of Table Mountain
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Table Mountain stands isolated - an ancient, rocky beacon of biodiversity amidst the bustling city Cape Town at the south-western tip of Africa. Although humans have altered much of the mountain’s ecosystems, it’s fairytale gorges and tea-coloured streams are still home to an iconic but elusive amphibian - the Table Mountain Ghost Frog. The Ghosts of Table Mountain reveals the secret life of th...
Waterdak | Fish, flow and farming on the roof of the Western Cape
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Waterdak is a short documentary about rising to the challenge of balancing water for people and biodiversity on the roof of the Western Cape. For more information visit www.fishwaterfilms.com/project/waterdak A project by Freshwater Research Centre, WWF South Africa and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (LandCare) Featuring Sakkie Du Toit - De Straadt Farm Theo Van Rooyen - Kleinvlei F...
Saving Sandfish | EP4 | The Quest for Spawning
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Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jem Shelton, which chronicles the highs and the lows of conserving South Africa's most threatened migratory freshwater fish. The series explores the diverse freshwater ecosystems of the Greater Cederberg Region and profiles the passionate scientists, conservationists and land-owners helping to save the iconi...
VR360 | Sandfish Migration
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VR360 | Sandfish Migration
Water Mountain | The source of Cape Town’s drinking water (Documentary)
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Water Mountain is a story about the Sonderend River, the people of the Vyeboom Valley, and how art has the power to bring them closer. The film follows the journey of Cape Town-based artist Chip Snaddon, as he immerses in the Vyeboom community to conceptualise, co-create and install a sculpture of two giant redfin minnows on the banks of the mighty Sonderend river. Farm workers snorkel in the S...
Water Mountain (Trailer)
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Water Mountain is a story about the Sonderend River, the people of the Vyeboom Valley, and how art has the power to bring them closer. The film follows the journey of Cape Town-based artist Chip Snaddon, as he immerses in the Vyeboom community to conceptualise, co-create and install a sculpture of two giant redfin minnows on the banks of the mighty Sonderend river. Farm workers snorkel in the S...
Saving Sandfish | EP3 | Searching for Sandfish
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Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and 10-part web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jem Shelton, which chronicles the highs and the lows of conserving one of South Africa's most threatened large-bodied fish. The series explores the diverse freshwater ecosystems of the Greater Cederberg Region and profiles the passionate scientists, conservationists and land-owners helping to save th...
The Orange
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The Orange is South Africa’s largest river, sourcing in the mystical Lesotho Highlands, and flowing west for over 1000km before spilling out into the icy Atlantic Ocean at the Namibian border. Crossing a diversity of cultures, settlements and ecosystems, the river collects and transports sediments from cross South Africa, and normally runs turbid year-round, hence its name. Recently its water h...
Saving Sandfish | EP2 | Meet the Biedouw
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Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and 10-part web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jem Shelton, which chronicles the highs and the lows of conserving one of South Africa's most threatened large-bodied fish. The series explores the diverse freshwater ecosystems of the Greater Cederberg Region and profiles the passionate scientists, conservationists and land-owners helping to save th...
Saving Sandfish | EP1 | Meet Onderbek
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Saving Sandfish is a conservation project and 10-part web series produced by Otto Whitehead and Jem Shelton, which chronicles the highs and the lows of conserving one of South Africa's most threatened large-bodied fish. The series explores the diverse freshwater ecosystems of the Greater Cederberg Region and profiles the passionate scientists, conservationists and land-owners helping to save th...
VR360 | Biedouw River Seasonality
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This footage is part of the Saving Sandfish project and serves to illustrate the seasonal nature of the Biedouw River. The Biedouw River is an ephemeral river on the north-eastern side of the Cederberg that flows into the Doring, South Africa's largest undammed river. The upper part of the Biedouw River holds water all year round, but the lower stretches (comprised of long shallow pools) are mo...

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  • @DeanFisherman
    @DeanFisherman 2 місяці тому

    Hi there I wonder if you can help with apt I live in Bloemhof the Vaal river Runs through the town There is a weir running right across the river blocking the Flow .. the other day while walking along the river I noticed Hundreds of young Yellow Fish Trying to get over the weir if not thousands, not sure if they are are small or large mouth. Is there not something that can be be done about it they are killing themselves and dying of exhaustion.. Please help..🤔😞🎣🎣 it

  • @Fairy-8080
    @Fairy-8080 5 місяців тому

    We loved them so very deeply ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟 thank you so much for this incredible work that truly became alive 😘

  • @arnehaieschild343
    @arnehaieschild343 7 місяців тому

    Bass and blue gills are a damn misery for our indigenous fish..very sad...good to at least see people trying to make a difference....

  • @sarahward779
    @sarahward779 8 місяців тому

    SO WONDERFUL - thank you Chip and all

  • @nimhu
    @nimhu 8 місяців тому

    So long and thanks for the fish!

  • @nicolenethomas1968
    @nicolenethomas1968 8 місяців тому

    Amazing to hear the story behind the glorious fish that was floating around the binnekring. Saw them first when our art work tree of stories was burning, beautiful memories.

    • @FishwaterFilms
      @FishwaterFilms 8 місяців тому

      Awesome. Tree of stories was magical! Thank you :)

  • @morrowstevenj
    @morrowstevenj 8 місяців тому

    So beautiful. Thank you!

  • @bryan_garrick_little
    @bryan_garrick_little 8 місяців тому

    Onderbekvis !! ✨🤩 wonderful work

  • @battybri
    @battybri 8 місяців тому

    A brilliant piece of work 🔥

  • @Ant.Groover
    @Ant.Groover 8 місяців тому

    Ahhh lovely - well done Chip and team !

    • @FishwaterFilms
      @FishwaterFilms 8 місяців тому

      Thank you! so glad you enjoyed it.

  • @beachscriber
    @beachscriber 8 місяців тому

    The beard also glows gloriously in the golden hour.

  • @grantappleton2553
    @grantappleton2553 8 місяців тому

    Amazing work Jem, would have loved to see them at the burn.

    • @FishwaterFilms
      @FishwaterFilms 8 місяців тому

      Thanks App Man - they were truly glorious. Hoping to unleash them again soon...

  • @K99749
    @K99749 10 місяців тому

    Watched this whole series. You guys are heroes. Thank you for all you're doing to save our native fish. I'm going to spread the word and get some bucks to you too. You guys are great 👍 👌 🇿🇦

  • @fishonlinesa
    @fishonlinesa 10 місяців тому

    2 more subs to hit that 1k mark! cmon people!

  • @Lukenorton
    @Lukenorton 10 місяців тому

    What an incredible documentary! What do you guys do with the invasive fish you catch?

  • @Groot_G
    @Groot_G 11 місяців тому

    Lovely footage. Well done. I used to see ghost frogs and tadpoles in the 1980s - without looking for them. Now, I see nothing. Good luck with your work.

  • @bryan_garrick_little
    @bryan_garrick_little 11 місяців тому

    eish, sad. but so cool that you beautiful humans are shining a spotlight on these incredible river systems and making a stand against the loss of our natural heritage. next time I want to come with - by Mokoro! 😁

  • @stefanvanvuuren3931
    @stefanvanvuuren3931 11 місяців тому

    LOVE IT! <3

  • @jillikube3826
    @jillikube3826 Рік тому

    'Promosm'

  • @deontenvelden2117
    @deontenvelden2117 Рік тому

    Love your work !!

  • @joshuawilliams2556
    @joshuawilliams2556 Рік тому

    cant we help them by breeding them as well so we can have a higher population?

  • @EdwardHazell
    @EdwardHazell Рік тому

    Beautifully made documentary

  • @EdwardHazell
    @EdwardHazell Рік тому

    Did people introduce bass and bluegill?

    • @jeremyshelton7047
      @jeremyshelton7047 Рік тому

      Yes, bass were introduced to improve angling, and then bluegill as a food source for the bass after they depleted indigenous fish populations through predation.

  • @EdwardHazell
    @EdwardHazell Рік тому

    Why are the native fish gone?

    • @jeremyshelton7047
      @jeremyshelton7047 Рік тому

      The main reason is predation by invasive fish introduced from North America.

  • @Rockhard1871
    @Rockhard1871 Рік тому

    Awesome episode. Just sad to see the state of our indigenous endemic fish. Stunning catch Dean Impson. Did you release the invasive fish back and if so why?

  • @ohmyfynbos6070
    @ohmyfynbos6070 Рік тому

    Another brilliant episode! Noticed from around 16:20 that riparian vegetation includes Nerium oleander (Oleander), Sesbania punicea (Red Sesbania) and Cyperus textilis (Papyrus). The Oleander has been in the Doring system since at least the early 1990s, if not much earlier; the Sesbania probably much longer; and Papyrus (globally distributed) does extremely well in eutrophied water bodies. Both Oleander and Sesbania are toxic to animals and humans and I wonder what effect this might have on water quality, particularly portions of the river where Oleander forms near-impenetrable mangrove-like stands (to the exclusion of nearly all indigenous plant species). Those poor Sandfish face an uphill battle against aliens from North & South America, the Mediterranean basin and Asia!

  • @bernhardw2346
    @bernhardw2346 Рік тому

    Magnificent doccie

  • @rogermiafricacom
    @rogermiafricacom Рік тому

    Full documentary is at ua-cam.com/video/usqtYALIWpI/v-deo.html

  • @travishesom365
    @travishesom365 Рік тому

    Beautifully captured, expertly edited, such a joy to watch!

  • @bullerbenade2342
    @bullerbenade2342 Рік тому

    An old man in Vredendal told me about the "onderbekke" they caught in the olifants near town but it sounded pretty recent the way he was telling the stories maybe small groups still inhabit the system

    • @OttoWhitehead
      @OttoWhitehead 8 місяців тому

      That is great to hear! Thanks for the info. Sandfish appear to have disappeared in the Olifants upriver from the Clanwilliam Dam but it is very likely that they still occur in the lower reaches, such as near Vredendal. What will be interesting to find out is when these sandfish are seen and where they might be spawning. It is possible they may spend summer in pools here and then migrate up to find suitable riffles in the Doring and its tributaries. There is still so much to learn :)

  • @laurenmuller200
    @laurenmuller200 Рік тому

    I love your videos.

  • @joshfynbos
    @joshfynbos Рік тому

    So amazing guys! Big respect on all the hard work

  • @carolinekloppert5177
    @carolinekloppert5177 Рік тому

    lovely film

  • @julieanderson8968
    @julieanderson8968 Рік тому

    BEAUTIFUL FILM, THANK YOU

  • @christopping5876
    @christopping5876 Рік тому

    Beautifully photographed and produced video. Thank-you Good luck!!

  • @simsonshakesamushila8540
    @simsonshakesamushila8540 Рік тому

    Make another one where yall go deeper

  • @annaaldridge1312
    @annaaldridge1312 Рік тому

    So beautifully documented with humour and gravitas in equal measure.

  • @annavandermerwe50
    @annavandermerwe50 Рік тому

    Amazing 🤩 love it-can’t wait for the next episode!

  • @ReflectionsofLife
    @ReflectionsofLife Рік тому

    You guys are such legends - thank you for this incredible series, it is a labour of love and we really appreciate what you both have created. Thank you - Michael

  • @kerrysink9373
    @kerrysink9373 Рік тому

    Wow wow wow- incredible footage, moving stories, insights about fish beyond what I thought possible - you guys are doing beautiful and inspiring work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @criagfurness8305
    @criagfurness8305 Рік тому

    simply awesome - proudly South African !

  • @grantappleton2553
    @grantappleton2553 Рік тому

    So rad guys really enjoyed this one, keep'em coming.

  • @bengumz8562
    @bengumz8562 2 роки тому

    Wie is die manne op die dak

  • @schalkbruwer9767
    @schalkbruwer9767 2 роки тому

    Whats the difference between sandvis and moddervis or onderbek

    • @FishwaterFilms
      @FishwaterFilms Рік тому

      A sandvis and a moddervis are both onderbeks, as they have underslung mouths. The sandvis occurs in the Olifants-Doring river system, whereas the moddervis occurs in the Orange River system.

  • @brinkbruwer4958
    @brinkbruwer4958 2 роки тому

    How do we get rid of invasive fish

  • @brinkbruwer4958
    @brinkbruwer4958 2 роки тому

    Bruh what is your job cuz I wanna do this too

  • @brinkbruwer4958
    @brinkbruwer4958 2 роки тому

    What can i do to help

  • @santiagodelgadolopez5831
    @santiagodelgadolopez5831 2 роки тому

    awaiting for the final chapter, amazing job guys. Greetings from Spain!

  • @annavandermerwe50
    @annavandermerwe50 2 роки тому

    Would love to see the final chapter!

    • @FishwaterFilms
      @FishwaterFilms Рік тому

      Love the gees Anna! We've got good news, EP5 just went live.

  • @xuanpretorius9399
    @xuanpretorius9399 2 роки тому

    Where ep 5?