By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa being a crucial hub in global maritime trade, the country is now grappling with a delicate balance: maximizing economic gains from its shipping industry - while safeguarding its precious marine environment. This challenge has intensified since 2016, as Middle Eastern conflicts rerouted trade from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope, significantly increasing vessel traffic. This surge in shipping has brought about economic boons like ship-to-ship bunkering, dry dock services and resupplying vessels. However, it's also amplified environmental concerns. Matthew finds out more in this week's Greenscene... 

Credits: Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa being a crucial hub in global maritime trade, the country is now grappling with a delicate balance: maximizing economic gains from its shipping industry - while safeguarding its precious marine environment. This challenge has intensified since 2016, as Middle Eastern conflicts rerouted trade from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope, significantly increasing vessel traffic. This surge in shipping has brought about economic boons like ship-to-ship bunkering, dry dock services and resupplying vessels. However, it's also amplified environmental concerns. Matthew finds out more in this week's Greenscene...&nbsp;
Credits: Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit at the University of Pretoria

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