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Mabola Water Protection Battle Resumes
A coalition of environmental justice organisations, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), are once again in a battle to prevent a new...
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Another Successful Crew Rescue, Vessel Sinks
Twenty-two fishermen were rescued from their sinking fishing long liner off the coast of Cape Town on Friday.
The 22 crew members on board the...
The Hake Double Take
The pricing of fish isn’t just a thumb suck. Across the hake industry there is great pressure to fully utilise the global total allowable...
Small Vessel Interim Certificates Extension
Small Vessel Interim Certificates of Competency have been granted an extension.
The extension to 31 March 2025 applies to interim certificates issued by the South...
Mabola Water Protection Battle Resumes
A coalition of environmental justice organisations, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), are once again in a battle to prevent a new...
Cold Water Phenomenon Explored
A sharp drop in the temperature of the water could be a reason why fish are washing up dead on South Africa’s beaches. It could also be a reason why shark habitats are shrinking.
New Freshwater Fish Species for Science
Did you know, researchers from the National Research Foundation’s South African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) are in the process of describing the freshwater Goukou galaxias as a new fish species for science.
Focus on Forced Labour and Strengthening Legislation and Working Conditions in the Fishing Industry
The South African Department of Employment and Labour has for the first time ever expressed its interest in becoming more involved in labour-related issues in the fishing industry. This includes vessel inspections. Find out why now... and watch the video.
Two Oceans Aquarium to Get New Turtle Conservation Centre
The Two Oceans Aquarium, in partnership with the V&A Waterfront, has announced it will be opening the doors of its new Turtle Conservation Centre in the summer months of 2026.
Comment on the Coastal Management Plans for KwaZulu Natal
The KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) recently gazetted two draft management plans. They are the Coastal Management Programme (CMP) and the Estuarine Management Plan (EMP). Both are in the public domain for comment and the deadline is looming.
Household Affordability and the Price of Fish
Once again, South Africa’s household affordability index does not list fish as a core food. The only protein that does appear is frozen chicken pieces. Fish is however on the list of foods in the basket which increased by 5% or more in March alone.
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Stealing the March. Majors Happy with ‘Fair’ Rights Allocations
The conclusion of the Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP 21/22) has been a huge relief to fishing majors. A day later, on 1 March, Sea Harvest and Oceana Group Limited, lost their Company Secretaries. Despite this they are buoyed about the 'fair' allocations even though a reduction in total allowable catch (TAC), and in the case of Sea Harvest and Irvin and Johnson, some of their quota.
Marine Sciences School Subject Gazetted
Marine Sciences has been officially gazetted as a South African National Curriculum school subject Grade R-12.
Namibia. Spurt of Fish Processing Factories
While fishing right applicants patiently wait to find out if they are successful, several companies have opened new processing factories.
Informing Marine Conservation. Penguin Population Research
New research has shown that closing Robben Island to commercial fishing for three years directly benefited the African penguin population on the island and...
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