MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Carol Walton is the founder of the Seabird and Penguin Rehabilitation Centre (Saprec), a non-profit organisation based in Mossdustria. For the past 21 years, under Carol's leadership, Saprec has been at the heart of seabird rescues along more than 200km of coastline, from Plettenberg Bay to Still Bay.
Tell us a little about yourself - who are you and what do you do?
I am Carol Walton, founder of the Seabird and Penguin Rehabilitation Centre, known as Saprec.
How long have you lived in the Mossel Bay area?
I arrived in Mossel Bay in 2003 and have been rescuing seabirds ever since.
What is something you would still like to achieve or do?
I feel that I have achieved my dream. The ultimate goal would be to relocate Saprec closer to the ocean.
Who or what has had the biggest influence on your life?
My father, who was a conservationist, had the biggest influence on my life and steered me in this direction.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending quality time with my son and his wife, reading and playing mahjong.
What is your favourite thing about Mossel Bay?
Its slow pace of life.
What is something about you that people might not know?
I qualified in nature conservation and have spent my entire adult life working with various species of birds and animals.
What are you most proud of in your life?
Designing and building Saprec, which opened 21 years ago.
If you could invite anyone in the world for coffee, who would it be and why?
David Attenborough. Through his lens, he has revealed the beauty of the natural world.
What is one thing you would like to say to the people of Mossel Bay?
Many of you may not have heard of Saprec, which works to protect our coastline by rescuing seabirds, particularly the critically endangered African penguin. Please come and visit us to experience the vital work we do.
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