Sustainability in Gourmet Kitchens
The kitchen is a unique spot where creativity meets conscience and this year, WWF-SASSI is once again proud to partner with the JHP Gourmet Guide™ to honour chefs who are redefining what it means to cook sustainably. WWF-SASSI recognises that sustainability is a journey, and that success is not achieved overnight. This award is given […]
Marine Month Celebrations
This National Marine Week (6 – 10 October 2025) , we partnered with our incredible WWF-SASSI Networking and Education Partners, such as NRF-SAIAB, uShaka Sea World, Pick n Pay School Club, Vodacom and Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre. These collaborations celebrated our wonderful biodiverse seas, the work our partners are doing, and how […]
The Beating Heart of Our Oceans: Why Marine Biodiversity Matters
A thriving ocean is one filled with life – from microscopic plankton drifting in sunlit waters to majestic whales gliding through the deep blue, every form of ocean life plays a vital role in keeping our planet balanced and alive. Marine biodiversity is what keeps our oceans healthy and resilient. It keeps our seas healthy, […]
Fragile Waters, Resilient Futures
The WWF-SASSI Retailer/Supplier Participation Scheme (RSPS) Report 2024 The ocean’s story is one of both fragility and resilience – and this year’s WWF-SASSI RSPS Report 2024 captures that journey perfectly. It celebrates the progress made, shines a light on retailers and supplier progress, and charts a bold course toward a future where all seafood is […]
Driving Sustainable Fisheries: The Power of Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs)
Healthy oceans starts with sustainable fishing practices, however, overexploitation, intense fishing and poor management of marine resources continue to place pressure on our blue planet. But there’s hope and it comes in the form of collaboration. What is a FIP? Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) are multi-stakeholder initiatives that bring together governments, industry, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations), […]
Future Custodians of the Sea
The Importance of our seas Our oceans are not only biodiversity hotspots far removed from our daily lives, but are deeply connected to livelihoods, cultures, and heritage. This connection is under threat. Climate change, overfishing and other pressures continue to compromise ocean health, and inadvertently, ours. The good news? The tide can still turn, but only […]
Whipping Up Waves: WWF-SASSI on Expresso Show’s Culinary Hotline!
Chefs usually express their culinary genius behind the scenes, with little to no limelight – often as they prefer, but WWF-SASSI wants to showcase these unsung heroes & influencers in the culinary scene. What chefs cook today, are a trend tomorrow – and we want to ensure that seafood choices made today set us up […]
Celebrate World Ocean Month: Sustain what sustains us
Have you ever taken a moment to fathom the depth and value of our ocean? From supporting millions of livelihoods, to providing delicious food on our plates, and supplying oxygen for every third breath, our oceans are one of the world’s greatest wonders. It nourishes us, inspires us, and connects us. June is World Ocean […]
Dive in and Celebrate Our Oceans this Marine Month!
Marine Month is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action! We all have a role to play in safeguarding our oceans. Whether enjoying a day at the beach or simply buying seafood, your choices make a difference. In October we celebrate our oceans a little extra as it marks National Marine Month, […]
WWF-SASSI’s Exciting Cook-Off Extravaganza Celebrated 20 Years of Sustainable Seafood Choices
Last Summer, the V&A Waterfront Battery Park at V&A was abuzz with culinary excitement as WWF-SASSI (Southern Africa Sustainable Seafood Initiative) hosted a sensational sustainable seafood summer cook-off. This celebratory event marked two decades of promoting sustainable seafood choices and conserving our oceans. The cook-off extravaganza featured renowned WWF-SASSI corporate funder and partner cooking teams […]