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Third Vessel Delivery to SA Navy

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The third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV), SAS Adam Kok III, has been delivered to the South African Navy by Damen Shipyards Cape Town...

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Third Vessel Delivery to SA Navy

The third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel (MMIPV), SAS Adam Kok III, has been delivered to the South African Navy by Damen Shipyards Cape Town...

Empowering Equity or Overreach? The Implications of Proposed Changes to EE Legislation

In the ever-evolving landscape of labour law and social justice, South Africa's Employment Equity Act (EEA) has long served as a tool for redressing...

Does the Minister Have his Ear to the Ground?

If you haven’t read it yet the verdict of the South Africa Fisher People’s Tribunal is an eye opener and the government should be...

New Survey Application for Cape South Coast

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The departure of TotalEnergies EP South Africa (TEEPSA) as the operator of Block 11B/12B in late 2024 is not the end of the story...

There’s a Catch to Paying Fishers to Release Sharks in the Name of Conservation

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Paying fishers to release sharks accidentally caught in their nets can incentivise conservation action – but there’s a catch, writes Hollie Booth, University of Oxford Sharks...

Scientists in Antarctica. Why They’re There and What They’ve Found

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A media storm blew up in mid-March 2025 when a researcher at South Africa’s isolated Sanae IV base in Antarctica accused one of its...

‘Fishing for Freedom’ Tour Starts Tomorrow

Coastal fishing communities will be able to express their wishes about building their harbour economy this week when the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and...

Another Fishing Tragedy

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Another tragedy at sea has claimed the life of a well-known Mossel Bay fisherman whose ski-boat washed ashore east of Gouritsmond on Sunday. The body...

More Controversy For Namibian Fishing Industry

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The Namibian fishing industry is dogged by more controversy, this time the new Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Mac Hengari. The Namibian media...

The Merchant Shipping Bill: Charting Troubled Waters

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In recent months, the Merchant Shipping Bill introduced in the Parliament of South Africa has stirred vigorous debate among stakeholders in the maritime industry, civil society,...
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South African Movie Sons of the Sea Dives Into the Complexity of Poaching

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Marieke Norton, University of Cape Town What does salvation look like? When a person lacks options, this may not be a straightforward judgement to make....

Eye In The Sky. Interacting With The Wild

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Outdoor photographer JEAN TRESFON has made a name for himself as Cape Town's 'eye-in-the-sky', photographing everything from whales to sewerage plumes while flying his...

The Octopus Fishery Has a Gripping Story to Tell…

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South Africa’s experimental octopus long line fishery has a positive story to tell of flexibility, co-operation, and technology. It has recently become one of the most advanced fisheries in the world as far as whale mitigation measures are concerned. These have been voluntarily implemented and are now permit conditions.

A New Wave of Concious Business With An Eye On The Long Term Goal...

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As Andre Bok of Kingfish Enterprises will tell you, establishing a new aquaculture business takes time, money, knowledge, and patience. However, the pleasure of being able to feed people in the long term often outweighs the risks associated with any kind of farming. This is the fifth article in a five part series written by DR MANDY UYS, who specialises in aquatic ecosystems science and consulting.
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