The 21st Century The new millennium also brought new opportunities and developments to Hondeklip Bay. Procedures are already in place to extend the Namaqua National Park to the coast.  This extention involves the area between the Groen River Estuary and the mouth of the Spoeg River just south of Hondeklip Bay. Much of this section of coastline is unspoiled and here visitors can observe the rich and fascinating inter-tidal life that frequents the nutrient-rich Benguela Current.  Near the mouth of the Spoeg River are caves with more archaeological treasures. To the community of Hondeklip Bay this will bring new opportunities for sustainable development and a more dependable tourism orientated industry.  A budding kelp harvesting industry is already operating and almost entirely self-sufficient. An abalone farm has been established at the old crayfish factory site and plans are in place to extend the project. Poverty alleviation projects are being initiated to create short-term jobs as an interim measure while long-term projects are being developed. These projects also benefit the community as the jobs focus on cleaning up,  building of houses, schools, construction of roads, sports grounds, and other recreational facilities and public infrastructure.