WWF-SASSI SEAFOOD GUIDE: The Process thus far... - WWF-SASSI is all about providing sufficient information to make environmentally-conscientious seafood choices. All of the tools that we provide to help you make better seafood choices are dependent on good information incorporated into our seafood list. Since its inception in 2004, SASSI has become recognised by consumers as the “traffic light” system by which they can know which seafood species can be consumed with a clear conscience (green), which should be regarded...learn more
South Africa makes marine conservation history by declaring Prince Edward Islands MPA - WWF South Africa (WWF-SA) is elated over Minister Edna Molewa’s recent formal gazetting of the declaration of the Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) – South Africa’s and the continent’s first offshore MPA. The Islands, which consist of Prince Edward and Marion Islands, are located almost 2,000 kilometres south of South Africa in the Southern Ocean. They form an important global biodiversity hotspot, which was subject...learn more
WWF-SASSI Draft Assessment Results: Small and Large Pelagics - WWF-SASSI would like to inform you, as interested and affected parties, of the preliminary results of sustainability assessments for priority local and imported species in wild capture fisheries. Please note, these are DRAFT results, the finalisation of which is pending the completion of the full assessment process (see here for the WWF-SASSI process). Stakeholders now have 30 days to submit comments on these draft assessments (i.e. on or before 18...learn more
TASTE OF CAPE TOWN A CARNIVAL OF POP-UPS, BREWS, CULINARY HEIRLOOMS AND REBEL CHEFS - The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town is part of the largest food event in the world, celebrating the city’s status as an internationally recognised gourmet centre. Taste Festivals collectively draw over 325 000 visitors annually, is hosted in 18 international cities, linking cities as far flung as Amsterdam, Auckland, Dublin, Dubai, London, Melbourne, Milan and Sydney through a shared love for ground-breaking food, dining...learn more
The inspiration for Earth Hour goes beyond one hour - WWF’s Earth Hour has concluded another record sweep around our planet from Samoa on one side of the International Date Line to the Cook Islands on the other, with hundreds of millions again uniting to send a clear message - we are determined to create a sustainable future for our planet. Many South Africans joined in the event, which was observed in more than 7000 cities, towns and municipalities in...learn more
UCT's Diver24 gets SASSI - Between 12.00 on Friday 22nd of February and 12.00 on Saturday 23rd, 60 divers entered the waters of UCT pool in the name of raising awareness for marine conservation in the False Bay area and beyond. Each buddy team was given an hour slot underwater, and were not allowed to break the surface of the water until the next buddy team was at the bottom of the pool. At the bottom they found a document saying...learn more
The SASSI Seafood Circle - Last night, South Africa’s top chefs and restaurants, that are making the preparation and serving of delectable sustainable seafood dishes a priority, were honoured at the launch of the SASSI Seafood Circle sponsored by Pick n Pay. Janine Basson Manager of WWF-SASSI said, "WWF-SASSI is delighted to announce the launch of the SASSI Seafood Circle, presented by Pick n Pay. “Building on the phenomenal success and traction of the "Green, Orange, Red” guide amongst the South...learn more
WWF-SASSI Draft Assessment Results - WWF-SASSI would like to inform you, as interested and affected parties, of the preliminary results of sustainability assessments for priority local and imported species in wild capture fisheries. Please note, these are DRAFT results, the finalisation of which is pending the completion of the full assessment process (see here for the WWF-SASSI process). Stakeholders now have 30 days (31 March) to submit comments on these draft assessments, after which the assessments will be reviewed by...learn more
WWF-SASSI SEAFOOD GUIDE: The Process thus far... - WWF-SASSI...learn more
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