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Sardine Run Forecast (EXPERT SERIES)

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“Activity does not mean there are sardines.” - Jace Govender

In this week's Expert Series episode, Vinesh welcomes back sardine expert Jace Govender to discuss the anticipated 2024 sardine run.
They talk about everything from fake news and the reliability of information relating to the sardine run to factors affecting the sardine migration - including water temperature and weather conditions.
Jace also talks about some of the dangers involved in this seasonal event and the precautions we can take.

For the very latest information about this annual phenomenon, listen to this episode.

00:00 Introduction to the Sardine Run
00:35 Meet the Expert: Jace Govender
01:15 Current Sardine Run Updates
02:38 Understanding Sardine Behavior
04:06 Preparing for the Sardine Run
09:41 Safety and Community Involvement
11:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
3 Jun 2024 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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