Securing Tomorrow’s Catch. Why SA Retailers are Investing in Sustainable Fishing

South Africa’s commercial fishing industry is an R8 billion economic engine that supports about 28000 jobs, according to 2021 figures supplied by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Yet, this vital sector is navigating perilous waters. With a third of the world’s fisheries pushed beyond their biological limits, compounded by local challenges like illegal fishing and climate change, the long-term viability of the industry is at risk. This article is written by CRAIG SMITH, the Senior Technical Specialist: Marine, at WWF South Africa.