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Inshore Line Fish Resources. Act Now or Lose Forever

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South Africa's declining inshore line fish resources has been a discussion point for many years. It seems the only logical solution to rebuilding the stocks is to refrain from harping on the past, and instead focus on their future sustainability.

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Latest. uShaka Marine World Re-Opens

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uShaka Marine World in Durban, has re-opened its doors. This follows the settlement of the wage dispute with SAMWU, the union representing the bargaining unit employees. The strike was officially suspended on Friday, 15 March 2024.

Record Fish-Oil Prices Drive Up Oceana Group’s Earnings

Good news for investors is that the Oceana Group expects its earnings and headline earnings per share to be at least 60% higher for the half-year ending 31 March 2024 compared to the same period last year. This 'exceptional' performance is due to higher inventory levels and record fish-oil prices which has seen revenue doubling at its US subsidiary.

SADSTIA Celebrates its Golden Jubilee

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On 24 March, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association, SADSTIA, celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a series of articles, Fishing Industry News and...
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Minister Says Traditional Linefish TAE Split is Fair

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The battle for more quota allocation to small-scale fishers in the traditional linefish sector, has come to nought. The Minister says the total allowable effort (TAE) for the 2024/2025 fishing season is based on equitable distribution. Small-scale fishers disagree.

What Climate Change Means for South Africa and Its People

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A new climate change impact synthesis report titled, “Climate change impacts in South Africa: What climate change means for a country and its people”, highlights the impacts of climate change on South Africa and the cascading effect these changes may have on people’s lives. The report was compiled by Dr Peter Johnston, Dr Temitope Egbebiyi, Luckson Zvobogo, Dr Sabina Abba Omar, Anton Cartwright and Prof Bruce Hewitson, climate change researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT)

Call for Scientific Inquiry in Guiding Conservation Efforts Needed for White Sharks

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The recent sighting of an Orca chasing dolphins off Umhloti and Ballito in KwaZulu Natal might not be such a rare event in the future. That there has been an increase in such sightings since 2015 seems to support the findings from a recent study that South Africa's white shark population has not decreased, but simply redistributed eastwards to fleet predation from Orcas. But a group of marine biologists specialising in shark ecology, genetics and fisheries are challenging the findings and are calling on authorities to take a precautionary approach.

Give An Hour for Earth, Mzansi

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WWF South Africa is breathing new life into Earth Hour. Instead of ‘switching off’, South Africans are asked to join the Earth Hour movement...

South Africa Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

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South Africa has committed to sustainable fishing practices by depositing its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation held in Abu Dhabi from 26 February to 2 March 2024.

SADSTIA Marks 50-Year Milestone

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On 24 March, the South African Deep-Sea Trawling Industry Association, SADSTIA, celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a series of articles, Fishing Industry and...

Safeguarding Against the Ongoing Supply Chain Disruptions

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This article refers to the mining industry. In fact it is applicable to all industry, including the fisheries, which relies heavily on a complex network of suppliers, logistics partners, and transporters to ensure the efficient movement of materials. However, one of the major challenges faced by corporate companies operating in South Africa, specially mining, is the inadequate infrastructure for moving raw materials, particularly the poor condition of ports and railways. These supply chain disruptions not only hamper operations but also lead to various contractual disputes.

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African Countries Most Vulnerable to IUU Fishing, Transparency Must be Improved

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A new report highlights the scourge of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. It also points to the fact that Africa is the target of 48,9% of industrial and semi-industrial vessels involved in this activity. There is now a call for urgent measures to improve transparency in the fisheries sector to fight IUU fishing.

Hake Trawl Re-Certification Delayed

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The re-certification of the South African hake trawl fishery will be delayed but there will not be a break in certification.

Squid Sector Appeals Finalised

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Squid sector appeal decisions have been finalised but the 97 appellants across the different categories of applicants will have to wait a while for their individual appeal decisions. The season is due to begin on 1 July.

FRAP 2021/22. Grant of Right Letters; Scoresheets; and Appeals

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The Fisheries Department has published the FRAP2021/22 Grant of Rights Letters, Scoresheets, and the Appeal process on their online platform https://www.frap2021.co.za/. Also available are the General Published Reasons for all the sectors, which includes the full list of all successful and unsuccessful applications. MYLES MINNAAR explains further...
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