Animals at Ushaka Sea World are not affected by the strike.

As the strike continues at Ushaka Marine World, you may be wondering what will happen to the animals if they have no one to care for them while employees try to resolve their financial problems.

With this concern in mind, Berea Mail spoke to Ushaka Marine World officials about the safety and health of the animals during this latest strike, and whether this will have any impact on marine life in Africa's largest marine park. Asked.

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“The industrial action situation is very disappointing, but we hope that it will be resolved soon and that the workers can return to work. However, the situation in this industry is being managed by a separate entity from Ushaka Marine. In no way will it affect the aquarium or the marine world where it resides,” said Buhle Malunga, marketing executive at Ushaka Marine World.

The South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) assured the public that it is business as usual and that they cannot stop their daily operations.

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“We have always come to work. Whether it was during COVID-19, during the riots in July, or during the floods in April, we are always on the job, because our job is to care for marine life. Our life support team works around the clock to ensure the lives of our animals continue as normal. working,” SAAMBR spokeswoman Ann Kuntz said.

Although the expected industrial action has not yet begun, Ushaka Marin remains a ghost town, very different from the usual bustling center of eThekwini.

The park remains closed until further notice.