Reality of Seabed Mining
In 2012 and 2014, the Department of Mineral Resources granted three prospecting rights for marine phosphate to private companies. These rights extend over a considerable portion of South Africa’s marine environment, together covering more than 150 000 km2, approximately 10% of our exclusive economic zone. Since prospecting rights are being granted there is every indication […]
West Coast “Red” Lobster
Beneath the waters off the western coast of South Africa, an epic struggle for survival is ongoing by one of South Africa’s most iconic marine species, the West Coast Rock Lobster (Jasus lalandii). This species, prized for its flavourful meat and relative ease of catching, is the subject of rampant, illegal fishing that is threatening […]
Woolworths makes Waves
The International Coastal Clean Up was a huge success for South African coastlines. This event sponsored by Woolworths South Africa, took place around the country on Saturday 17 September 2016. Scholars and volunteers as young as six years old braved the cold morning in Cape Town and Durban and tackled the mammoth task of how […]
SASSI tackles Gauteng
With the current plight of dwindling fish populations and exploitation of fisheries both globally and nationally, WWF-SASSI aims to make its mark in the sustainable seafood hub in Gauteng. As South Africa’s economic gold mine, Gauteng’s seafood industry is fast growing and high demanding. Creating awareness on sustainable seafood is pivotal to making a marked […]
SASSI celebrates Mandela Day
Inspired by Mandela’s legacy and his commitment to social justice and human wellbeing, WWF South Africa’s employees rolled up their sleeves to work at various community projects across the country, contributing their 67 minutes to society to uphold Madiba’s legacy. In the southern peninsula of Cape Town, a team of committed WWF graduate interns from […]
SASSI Trailblazer Chef Awards 2016
Six of South Africa’s finest cuisine masters have been crowned as SASSI Trailblazer Chefs for 2016. Each of the winners are accomplished in their own right. These six individuals have gone above and beyond in their kitchens to create and maintain a sustainable seafood hub within their industry. The winners for 2016 are chefs Andrea […]
Deep-sea trawl operators and WWF-SA team up to tackle fishy issues
18 May 2016 The South African Deep Sea Trawling Industry Association (SADSTIA) has teamed up with conservation organisation, WWF South Africa (WWF-SA), to dramatically improve the management of at least 12 non-target fish species that are caught alongside hake in the offshore demersal trawl fishery. SADSTIA’s members are the trawler owners and operators that deliver […]
Public support for Phakisa MPAs
The South African government has recently proposed a network of 21 new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) aimed at increasing ocean protection from only 0.4% of South Africa’s ocean territory to 5%. While this is still a ‘drop in the ocean’ compared to what is needed to secure healthy oceans, it is a great step in […]
21 new marine protected areas coming soon!
The South African Government through Operation Phakisa and in partnership with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in the marine sector has proposed declaring 21 new mid-ocean marine protected areas (MPA). These new MPAs have set management objectives and have been designed to protect important marine habitats and ecosystems that will contribute to the longevity of […]
Waves of change through our seafood industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Developing a sustainable seafood industry requires more than sustainable fishing, it is about addressing all parts of the supply chain. With its consumer, market and fisheries initiatives, WWF-SA has built a strong foundation for a future in which all stakeholders in the seafood industry understand their roles in conserving our marine resources. A recently released […]